My first trip to this iconic tournament was terrific! I thoroughly enjoyed the Wednesday practice round at the 2012 Masters in Augusta where the weather was beautiful (until 3:30 p.m.), walking the course for the first time was unbelievable, and the Augusta National business model was making the sounds of peak performance. If you’re not […]
This chart produced by Bloomberg and posted by Business Insider is amazing! Can you believe it? Apple’s market cap is now bigger than the combined market caps of all publicly traded companies in Spain, Portugal and Greece combined. Is there any question about the superiority of their business model in creating value for customers, suppliers […]
When it comes to better business results, what’s one of the most -if not the most- important determinants? Well, those of you who know me well might be surprised by my answer. After all, I’m a strategy guy. It’s how I’m wired. Or maybe you would expect me to say “business design” since after strategy, […]
So, the leading brand of cookie on the planet has a birthday. Woohoo! Happy birthday, Oreo! 100 years of twist, lick and dunk… lots of great memories for us and great brand equity for Kraft.
We have one of those GPS units for our car that tells you every turn you need to make to get where you’re going. We call the voice “Lady Garmin”. And she works great until you get to a place where the roads have changed and the maps haven’t been updated. Then you get totally […]
MADISON, WI—Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world‐renowned leaders by attending Chick‐fil‐A Leadercast at American Family headquarters in Madison on May 4, 2012. Chick-fil‐A Leadercast is a one day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, including Madison. The event is expected to […]
Clearly the game of business has changed. Sellers are experiencing heightened sensitivity about what constitutes value in the minds of buyers… any buyers, whether you’re selling B2B or B2C. So, positioning your value proposition in the minds of those buyers, your customers, has become even more important than ever before. And as a result, I […]
In my letter this time last year I shared three strategies for a better, more meaningful Christmas: Find the Deeper Meaning(s) of Christmas (Check out this Charlie Brown clip). Stress Less About Presents, Give More Presence (For example, making Christmas cookies together). Expand the Reach of Christmas (Make a loan through Kiva, support a child […]
I wrote about Lady Gaga and her business model some time ago. Her disruptive business model accomplished in 18 months what it took Madonna a decade to do. Today I read an article that said she and her creative director, Laurieann Gibson, had parted ways. Is Gaga following the same path as most maturing business […]
What do product line extensions, in-store merchandising, and coupons have in common with supply chain continuous improvement programs like Lean and Six Sigma? They’re necessary but insufficient. Driving Forces Three macro trends are having a profound impact on the competitive landscape for every business. Macroeconomics– The trends in the aggregate economy of the U.S. and […]
