Four Hurdles to Strategy Execution
In their book, Blue Ocean Strategy, W.Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne describe four organisational hurdles to strategy execution. Their description relates to implementing a Blue Ocean Strategy, but truthfully, it applies equally to any strategy. Hurdles to strategy...
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...