Tag Archives: Business Strategy

5 Steps to Creating a Unique Strategic Vision

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

Today, companies struggle to consistently increase sales and profits faster than the overall market. In too many cases, these companies lack a unique strategic vision that would differentiate the company and its products and services from the competition. Instead, their … Continue reading →

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Understanding Michael Porter: An Indispensable Handbook on Strategy

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Published in December 2011, Joan Magretta’s Understanding Michael Porter: The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy, is an excellent and timely book about business strategy. It discusses the ideas and frameworks from the guru of business strategy, Michael Porter. I … Continue reading →

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Blue Ocean Strategy

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

In their book, Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne outline a strategy process to create a long-term sustainable competitive advantage. While a bit too full of … Continue reading →

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