Business Strategy

A new model is being pioneered by geeks; a radical new mindset that has shifted the paradigm entirely on what a business can – and should – be. They do not follow the rules of the Industrial era, with their hierarchies and bureaucratic ways of thinking. They do not follow the principles preached in business schools since the dawn of time. They have all dedicated themselves to approaching business as a geek would: through trial and error, egalitarianism, evidence and stress-testing ideas in a group setting – rather than relying on the boss’s instincts.

Why Should Someone Choose You Over Everyone Else? When customers look at you and your competitors, why are you the obvious choice to do business with? You know your company is better, but your customers can’t tell the difference. There should be no question in your customer’s mind that you are their best choice. By far. Not a good option—the only option. Your company doesn’t have a marketing problem. You have a marketing differentiation problem. In medieval times, alchemy was the search for how to turn (boring) lead into (valuable) gold. While that was a useless effort, Eric Keiles ...

"All warfare is based on deception." With this insight, Sun Tzu invites us into the mind of one of history’s greatest military strategists. The Art of War is more than a military manual; it’s an ancient guide to mastering conflict, power, and human interaction. Written over 2,500 years ago in ancient China, its wisdom remains relevant across time and disciplines—from business to politics to personal growth. Sun Tzu’s treatise explores the profound nature of strategy.

From the latest applications of AI to blockchain-enabled business models to 5G networks, the most important technological innovations of the past year are reshaping the present and future of business. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities they are creating? The Year in Tech, 2021 will help you understand today's most essential thinking on these topics, what the latest tech innovations mean for your organization, and how you can use them to compete and win in the new landscape of business.

Persuasive Marketing an introduction to the use of NLP in Marketing & Advertising. Why do some advertising campaigns work and others fall flat? Behavioural Psychology demonstrates that we process marketing and advertising messages in the same way that we process interpersonal communication. This is because humans have built-in ‘fixed action patterns’ that produce consistent, predictable responses. These ‘fixed action patterns’ are unconscious hard-wired shortcuts that help us make decisions, behave or act more efficiently. Many of these ‘fixed action patterns’ are well known in ...

Here are three classics that must be in any business person's library: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Prince by Machiavelli, and A Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi. This impressive collection is accompanied by one hour of Zen-inspired Japanese music, performed on authentic instruments.

Do you know the best way to drive your company's growth? If not, it's time to boost your growth IQ. Trying to find the one right move that will improve your business's performance can feel overwhelming. But, as you'll discover in Growth IQ, there are just 10 simple - but easily misunderstood - paths to growth, and every successful growth strategy can be boiled down to picking the right combination and sequence of these paths for your current context.

Unlock the secrets to thriving in an unpredictable global market with "Managing Price Volatility." This comprehensive guide is your beacon through the turbulence of market fluctuations, providing essential strategies for businesses to conquer uncertainty and embrace opportunity. Dive into an in-depth exploration of the dynamic nature of price volatility and its historical roots. Discover the crucial drivers that shape market oscillations, equipping you with the knowledge to anticipate shifts and respond proactively. Learn how price volatility impacts businesses, from supply chains to ...

'Create, Automate, Accelerate' takes a controversial look at what it takes to build a business. It explores a framework called the 5 P's of Priority. Purpose, Passion, People, Place and Profit. It looks at the need to ask the right questions to get these priorities answered, and the importance of doing so in the right order. It also explores the phases of starting, automating and then accelerating your business growth in a very practical manner. Rather than give a 'one solution fits all' approach it encourages the reader to ask questions at each step of the journey to identify what will be ...

Serial entrepreneurs David Kidder and Christina Wallace reveal their revolutionary playbook for igniting growth inside established companies.

The Simple Side of Marketing Management Managing Marketing Should Not Be Difficult, Boring or Scary Learn some of the more complex aspects of marketing management in a simpler context. If you are interested in understanding marketing management in greater detail, but you are just not in the mood for those stale academic written, hard to understand, boring textbooks, then this book is just for you. If you are simply looking for additional information and wish to supplement your existing knowledge on marketing management, well then this book is for you. For the sake of covering both angles, ...

Every company needs a 3HAG - a three-year highly achievable goal! The 3HAG way is a prescriptive framework that takes the guessing out of your strategy and ensures you and your whole team are confident in where you are going. You’ll find step-by-step instructions to gut out your first 3HAG while building the confidence required to execute with speed toward your goals.

No pre-pandemic strategy is effective anymore. Alan Weiss has developed an original, new approach to strategy which thus far has certified over 100 people globally, delivering this approach to scores of firms of all types in four countries.

ORGANIZATIONS must accelerate strategic results to thrive, and they need you in the driver’s seat. How do you achieve this, even when firefighting is the norm? With three decades helping organizations deliver change, 2021 World PMO Influencer Laura Barnard unveils the system she uses with clients and students to evolve stagnant project and transformation teams into nimble, business-driven delivery engines.

Even the best competitive strategies mean nothing if they can't be executed. Yet many organizations struggle when they move from defining a strategy to implementing it. Somehow, all the careful planning falls to the side, and leaders are left wondering how to pick up the pieces. The HBR Guide to Executing Your Strategy is here to help. This book offers leaders and managers tips and advice for how to take even the most detailed strategy and apply it throughout their organizations.

The original edition of Discipline Without Punishment introduced a positive approach for getting problem employees to meet - and often even exceed - job requirements. The book still delivers on that promise, and in this revised edition, Dick Grote provides new insights, along with sample dialogues, memos, and worksheets.

The question looms large in a world that's forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic: How can you lead effectively amid uncertainty? "Lead the Right Way" is not just a leadership growth book; it's an urgent call to action for leaders at all levels to adapt and thrive in adversity. With organizational landscapes more volatile than ever, the necessity for leaders to embody empathy, agility, and resilience has intensified. Drawing from cutting-edge research and riveting narratives, Agarwal masterfully charts the path for navigating post-pandemic challenges, focusing on these three pivotal ...

Introducing Your Ultimate Handbook to Start and Grow Your Pressure Cleaning and Sealing Business. Are you tired of the daily grind of working for someone else? Do you have the drive and determination to be your own boss and build a successful business? If so, then this book is your roadmap to starting a lucrative Pressure Cleaning and Sealing business. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know to build a strong foundation for your business and take it to the next level. The book covers topics like finding your niche, understanding the industry, and creating a ...

Gary Vaynerchuk—the inspiring and unconventional entrepreneur who introduced us to the concept of crush it—knows how to get things done, have fun, and be massively successful. A marketing and business genius, Gary had the foresight to go beyond traditional methods and use social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to reach an untapped audience that continues to grow.

Two-time New York Times best-selling authors Roger Connors and Tom Smith show how leaders can achieve record-breaking results by quickly and effectively shaping their organizational culture to capitalize on their greatest asset - their people. Change the Culture, Change the Game joins their classic book The Oz Principle and their recent best seller How Did That Happen? to complete the most comprehensive series ever written on workplace accountability.