Competitive advantage

We want it. Even when we believe we lack a competitive streak, we still look over our shoulders to see what others in our industry, sphere, and market are doing. It is a benchmark. Their progress, demise, and news will catch our attention. So, how do we stay ahead of...

The Blackberry click

When the iPhone began to captivate the market with its array of integrated functions—a phone, texting, music, and so much more—Blackberry created a flat-screen keyboard that emphasized ‘the click.’ What’s your click?...

Reveal hidden gems

In the relentless pursuit of growth, organizations often fixate on the allure of new products, markets, and ventures that promise a tantalizing boost. They pour resources into unearthing these elusive gems, only to find that their impact, once introduced, is marginal...

Essential blueprint for strategic clarity

Ever stumbled upon the “7 Strata”? It’s a tool we use as part of our Scaling Up framework to highlight strategic differentiation. Imagine it as the compass for businesses navigating the stormy seas of competition. In the relentless pursuit of...

Lasting ties

Business partnerships are akin to marriages; they are unions not just of mutual interests but shared visions and values. The longevity of such partnerships hinges on the underlying relationship dynamics, the mutual approach to problems, and the co-creation of goals....