Companies often have an abundance of data available, but many struggle to make sense of that data and to translate it into actionable insight for management. By keeping in mind these four best practices, management can create an effective competitive intelligence function that not only responds to your specific organizational needs and enhances decision making at multiple levels, but that also can become a long-term source of competitive advantage in the future.
Step-by-step guide about the key aspects you need to keep in mind when preparing a funding package for investors.
Entrepreneurs typically ask us two questions about funding a new business. First, where do start-ups go to get funding to finance growth? And second, what can they do to effectively prepare for the “ask”?
Recent news about companies such RadioShack, Best Buy and Target, illustrate the typical mistakes companies make when expanding internationally.
From our experience working with executives and companies around the world, we have identified 8 key dimensions that when properly evaluated, allow management to accurately asses the current state of their capabilities, evaluate gaps and craft improvement plans.
Due to the increase in competitive intensity across industries, the accelerated pace of business and the globalized nature of many organizations, top management is constantly pressured to deliver ever more challenging growth targets
Are you keeping pace, but feel like you have blind spots when it comes to your customers or competitors? Would you like to shore up these weak areas, and make sure you have alignment on strategy and growth expectations across your organization?
Working as a growth strategist, I have the good fortune of helping companies address their most pressing growth strategy and innovation challenges. Regardless of industry or geographic location, my clients are relentless in their pursuit of strategies that will produce consistent, profitable growth. However, I also see how top management can struggle as they go about identifying, articulating and prioritizing growth opportunities.
Successful corporate entrepreneurship is at the core of corporate renewal. It allows an organization to benefit on latent market opportunities, develop new capabilities, and adapt to competitive challenges.