Category: business strategy
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The $200 Billion Mistake: Lessons from Corporate Goliaths
Image: Created by DALL.E 3 In the blink of an eye, empires can crumble. The business world is littered with the remains of once-mighty corporations that seemed invincible—until they weren’t. What catastrophic missteps led to their downfall, and more importantly, what can today’s leaders learn from their hubris? This article delves into five infamous cases…
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Competitive Advantage Unlocked: Proven Strategies for Business Growth
Every business, whether a large corporation or a small start-up, needs a competitive advantage to succeed. Competitive advantage is what sets a company apart from its rivals. It can come from various sources, like lower costs, better products, or strong customer loyalty. No matter the industry or the size of your business, having a competitive…
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Thriving in the Age of AI
Today, markets are increasingly influenced by a new kind of organisation—one where artificial intelligence is progressively taking on a central role. This cohort includes giants like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Alibaba, as well as growing businesses such as 01.AI, DP Technology, Rebellions, Sakana AI, and Sarvam AI in Asia. Every time we use…
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Winning Business Success: Lessons from Formula 1 Racing
My passion for Formula 1 ignited during the inaugural race in Sepang, Malaysia, on March 7, 1999. It’s not just the high-speed action, driver skill, and rivalries that fill the sport with excitement and adrenaline, but also valuable Formula 1 lessons, among others, operational excellence and team dynamics. As a manager, this experience sparked a…
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Digital Strategy: Insights for SME Success
Strategy – what you do – and planning – how you do it, became amalgamated into strategic planning in the 1960s and 1970s. In the topsy-turvy environment of the late 1980s and 1990s, strategic planning failed to adapt and reinvent itself in the new business climate that was emerging, and failed to deliver its inherent…
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Leading in 2024: Essential Skills for Success
In an era of relentless change, the demands on leaders are undergoing a profound shift, mirroring the dynamic evolution of our world. Navigating a landscape marked by the nuance of challenges and opportunities, leaders today find themselves in the complex task of steering through uncertainty, fostering innovation, and leaving a positive imprint in the sphere…
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Leading in 2024: Essential Skills for Success
In an era of relentless change, the demands on leaders are undergoing a profound shift, mirroring the dynamic evolution of our world. Navigating a landscape marked by the nuance of challenges and opportunities, leaders today find themselves in the complex task of steering through uncertainty, fostering innovation, and leaving a positive imprint in the sphere…
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Navigating Tomorrow: The Essence of Strategic Thinking in Leadership
To achieve sustainable organisational success and deliver desired outcomes that create value for both the organisation and its stakeholders, the capacity to navigate uncertainty, foresee outcomes, and develop long-term goals is not merely a skill; it’s an indispensable trait for every individual in a leadership role. Having well-developed strategic thinking skills is arguably the key…
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Getting Noticed: Strategies for New Brands to Shine When Shoppers Aren’t Shopping
In the bustling world of marketing in a crowded marketplace, making your brand shine bright is a challenge, especially when potential customers aren’t actively looking to shop. But fear not. You’re in the right place to discover strategies that can help you make your new brand stand out from the crowd. In this blog post,…
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