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So i was thinking, each of these tools and models has a use, and typically one understands the model and then applies the model in their work.
But as I’m assisting people learn new techniques and models I typically ask them to consider 5 further questions about what they are doing.
This is the second answer to my 5 most important questions session.… Read more
I’ll continue thinking about brands, businesses and growth, by now considering measurement.
We know that to successfully grow brands you need to win the battle for mental availability in your consumers mind by creating a compelling expectation and the battle for physical availability on retail shelves y delivering a distinctive experience.
So how can we measure mental availability, the quality and quantity of the consumers expectation?… Read more
Two weeks ago, I introduced Ken Blanchard as an author. He has, of course, written much more than about effective problem delegation. Now I’d like to share another of his concepts- one minute management.
When i was a new manager I happened to read Ken Blanchard, One Minute manager series. As a believer that simpler is better, it struck me as a great start to managing people.… Read more
Not my view, but that of commentator James Montier.
And I can see exactly where he is coming from. And thinking through his views, what superficially seems like a good idea- reward CEOs for increasing share price- has taken a damaging and illogical turn.
In short, SVM (Shareholder Value management) theory states that the only relevant detail corporations have to focus on is delivering increased financial returns to shareholders.… Read more
This is the last in a series of five articles about Boards of Directors- about building a board, identifying what a Board should do, selecting board members and how to spot and stop dysfunction.
A recent piece of research I read had an interesting recommendation- cut down on Board members.
The research suggested that, the number of directors has a strong correlation to company performance.… Read more