I get to read a lot of reports done by MBAs at the end of their programs, mostly strategy assessments for some opportunity an organisation is facing. There […]
What’s a ‘professional’ strategy tool?
A method, approach, framework or whatever is likely a ‘professional’ tool if two skilled people, given the same problem, would pick the same tool, seek the same information, […]
Talent more scarce than customers?
It is interesting to learn that Chinese companies are finding it increasingly difficult to find the technical, functional and managerial talent they need to sustain their break-neck growth. […]
Standardizing strategy terminology
I recently came across a US-Govt-wide initiative to standardize terminology for strategic plans. It appears to have implications not only for Govt agencies but also for organizations who […]
Boom and bust – again.
The Economist reports that the Baltic Capesize index, which measures the cost of chartering huge ocean-going vessels used to transport iron ore and coal, has hit record highs, […]