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Too Many Business Books to Read…

And not enough time….

I have rows and rows and rows of business books on my bookshelves! Some I have read…some I still have to get to! I know there is some good stuff in these books however and want to be able to read them all – cover to cover – […]

Do You Really Understand Your Organization’s Culture?

Culture change is frequently identified as the intervention needed to improve the performance of an organization. The word "culture," however, is used gingerly and there remains much debate and controversy regarding the best way to fully understand the culture of an organization.

Ed Schein presents a simple yet illuminating perspective on organizational culture. According […]

Why Companies Underperform Part IV

Organizational Capabilities Index

And what they must do to succeed in the new economy

Please reads Parts I, II and III prior to reading Part IV.

What we have been discussing in Parts I through III, is in fact the effect of business environmental changes on the typical small to medium (STM) during the ‘Great Recession.’ The changes […]

Commercial Off-The-Shelf Vendor Selection: Key Factors and 10 Practical Tips

Selecting the right Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) vendor can be a tough decision to make. Even though many organizations have gone through the process several times, it is surprising how chaotic the process of selection can be time and time again. There are certain key factors every team has to consider in the process.

Fit […]

Take Product, Add Service: Result is More Profit

Companies have learned that they can add service or convenience to products and raise the price. That higher price includes a larger margin and therefore more profit.

Example 1: Soap – Liquid Soap

Bar soap evolved to liquid soap to save the effort of rubbing the bar of soap. Liquid soap morphed to […]