So things are getting desperate in Japan. All those years of recession have resulted in deep cuts in the available workforce just as it’s roaring economy is expanding demand. So what are the second-order effects… Read more »
Thought Sparks
Thought Sparks, the brainchild of Rita McGrath, are insightful actions, strategic ideas, actionable suggestions and innovative approaches that help organizations and leaders master the future with less fear and more confidence. New episodes of the Thought Sparks Podcast are released every other Tuesday at 11am Eastern. Prior to 2025, episodes of the Thought Sparks Podcast were known as Fireside Chats.
Japan bets on – gasp – women??
So things are getting desperate in Japan. All those years of recession have resulted in deep cuts in the available workforce just as it’s roaring economy is expanding demand. So what are the second-order effects… Read more »
Great segmentation-Coach
Coach has been on a real tear lately. From a stodgy brand that I used to buy in the bow-tie, Annie Hall 80’s, they have reinvented the brand, making it a must-have for the fashion… Read more »
Great segmentation-Coach
Coach has been on a real tear lately. From a stodgy brand that I used to buy in the bow-tie, Annie Hall 80’s, they have reinvented the brand, making it a must-have for the fashion… Read more »
Blade madness
This comment was in response to a reporter’s inquiry about Gillette and the 5-bladed razor The blade madness in my opinion has to do with the longstanding competition between the major players in the industry…. Read more »
Simplicity Simplicity
The more I read, the more I am coming to believe that those who can master simplicity are going to get a major edge over those who force their customers to struggle with their offerings…. Read more »
President of APEX is reading Market Busters
Jim Arnold, President of APEX Analytix named Market Busters as being on his business reading material list in an interview by LocalTechWire.com. “The latest books I will be tackling are a few that Bill Gates… Read more »
Money from a nuisance
How is this for making money out of a nuisance? Like many of you, I am really bugged by junk faxes that arrive in my office all hours of the day and night. Experts estimate… Read more »
Competing with Wal-Mart
I was recently asked by a reporter how grocery stores could compete with Wal-Mart. Here are some ideas.To compete against the ‘everyday low price’ theme of Wal-Mart, supermarkets have to find some way of differentiating… Read more »
Competing with Wal-Mart
I was recently asked by a reporter how grocery stores could compete with Wal-Mart. Here are some ideas.To compete against the ‘everyday low price’ theme of Wal-Mart, supermarkets have to find some way of differentiating… Read more »
Municipal Wi-Fi - Pros & Cons?
I was recently asked by a reporter to comment on the pros and cons of municipal Wi-Fi networks (which could also extend to Wi-Fi networks based in libraries and public schools, not to mention your… Read more »
Municipal Wi-Fi – Pros & Cons?
I was recently asked by a reporter to comment on the pros and cons of municipal Wi-Fi networks (which could also extend to Wi-Fi networks based in libraries and public schools, not to mention your… Read more »