The Focused Organisation
The Focused Organisation – To develop and deliver a successful business strategy, we need to focus. When asked what made them successful in their field, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet said, ‘focus’. Yes, we need a strategy system, the right KPI...
What is VRIO?
What is VRIO? – When it comes to strategic analysis, structured frameworks are extremely useful for guiding your development work. We’ve already looked at SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) as a key strategic development tool...
What is Digital Transformation?
Much has been made about digital transformation and its pivotal role in business today. But what exactly are we talking about when we discuss digital transformation, and what type of businesses does it actually apply to? Digital transformation is business...
Now is the time to take control
by Clive Keyte. There is no doubt that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis has posed an incredible challenge for businesses. Sales have suffered, budgets have been cut and the uncertainty posed by ongoing national and regional lockdowns means that business leaders are...
Are you a Strategic Thinker?
by Clive Keyte. Are you a strategic thinker? Welcome to the third and final instalment of our mini-series on Strategic Thinking, so far we have looked at Innovation and the Blue Ocean Strategy. Today we’re going to put strategic theories and models to one side...