Strategy
Applying the 3 Powers of Rapid Strategy Creation
Everybody who creates a business strategy faces the strategy/pivot dilemma: Times are uncertain, events and assumptions are moving quickly, or […]
Are You Executing on Your Strategies in a Timely, Predictable Way?
Strategy sets the direction for competitive advantage and success. It’s innovative and visible at the highest levels of the company. […]
Differentiation Is Essential in Business, but Comes at a Cost
On a social level, humans are hard-wired to be part of a tribe. Growing up, we want to fit in […]
Beyond Change Management: The ‘Journey Model’ of Organizational Change
Communication and persuasion are vital aspects of change management—so much so that it’s easy to focus on these skills almost […]
Using a ‘Connected Strategy’ to Create Long-Term Customer Relationships
AMA Quarterly sat down with Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch, the authors of Connected Strategy: Building Continuous Customer Relationships for […]
How to Lead Effectively During a Culture Change
Emerging markets, rapid innovation, and unprecedented geopolitical trends create complex challenges for today’s leaders. While strong strategic leaders may be […]
4 Capabilities Your Company Needs to Fuel Business Growth
Most businesses actively and continually seek to grow and expand. The rewards of growth are self-evident. However, the pursuit of […]
Close 2 Gaps to Increase Customer-Focused Innovation
Customer focus has always been an important source of business success, but it creates special advantages in today’s environment of […]
Should You Pursue a Diversification Strategy for Your Business?
While it’s easy for managers to get caught up in everyday project oversight and execution, it is important to pay […]
Design Doing: The Missing Component of Design Thinking
“Design doing” is the process of making business better by applying and sticking to the principles of design thinking. Action […]
Interview with Cal Turner Jr.: Lessons from AMA Set Company’s Future
AMA Quarterly talked with Cal Turner Jr., who turned his father’s company, Dollar General Corp., into the brand it is […]
Advice on Business Acquisitions from a Voice of Experience
John Chambers, chairman emeritus of Cisco and CEO of JC2 Ventures, offered his insights into business acquisitions in a podcast […]