I’ve just two days ago returned from a visit to Japan, where I met with people from an incredible diversity of companies while giving talks and directing the Columbia Business School Program “Creating Strategy”. Although… Read more »
Archives for July 2005
Websense tames the Wild West of the Internet for Profit
Websense (WBSN), a software company, has hit a sweet spot for growth by making products that allow employers to optimize their people’s use of the Web. Some interesting data from the company’s web site (http://www.websense.com):… Read more »
Radical Surgery gives Renault a MarketBuster
In late 2004, Renault launched a new car, the ‘no frills’ Logan, which exemplifies how eliminating complexity can provide a powerful engine for growth. The stripped down cars offer roomy, basic transportation, and that’s it… Read more »