The A to Z of Strategy We get it, sometimes you don’t have the time to read a whole book about strategy. So we’ve taken the time to sum it up in one easy guide. Read on for the complete A to Z of strategy planning, management and execution - and as always, happy [...]
Perhaps The Greatest Strategic Business Decisions of all Time Apple is renowned as a leader of innovation that embodies design, style and ease of use, but the company was not always viewed in such glowing terms. In fact, in the late 90’s Apple was on the brink of a buyout or at risk of [...]
See Strategy Planning As A Waste Of Time? Think Customer-First Believe it or not, executives and corporate strategists alike tend to think the majority of time spent on strategic planning is wasted. This may seem surprising, until you understand why. The reason these key leaders - who should be deeply invested in strategy - [...]
May The 4th Be With Your Strategy Star Wars is a marketer’s paradise, appealing to multiple generations and capturing the attention of consumers to the tune of billions of dollars. It has done such an impressive job of winning the hearts and minds of so many, that it has been awarded its own day [...]
The Great Balancing Act: How to Strategize Your Way to Better Customer Relationships You’ve heard it before; the digital age has given rise to a customer-driven economy. To remain relevant and especially to grow in this environment it is critical that companies strategize to align with customer demands and expectations. A customer-centric sales strategy [...]
How To Bring the ‘Sexy Back’ to Your Strategy In a recent article with M&M Global, we discussed Justin Timberlake and what he brings to the table in terms of strategy. As a former Star Search contestant, ex-alum of the Mickey Mouse Club, boy band phenom, and singing and movie star sensation his long-term [...]
The Best of Corporate Strategy & Execution Business change can be hard. Everything from managing the disruption of digital transformation, integrating agile business practices, building a culture of innovation or shifting business priorities to monetize new revenue streams, requires significant change throughout the entire operation. That’s why many companies have relied on organizational methods [...]
Optimizing Customer Value in Business Strategy We get it, defining your business strategy can be daunting. After considering all the internal strengths and weaknesses of your business, and the many external challenges and opportunities of your market, drawing insights from “crossovers” of internal assets and external opportunities is a feat in and of itself; [...]
Stop Planning, Start Executing We’re in the business of strat planning here at StrategyBlocks, so it might strike you as odd that we are willing to tell you enough is enough. Of course it is all well and good to have a perfect and meticulously laid out strategic plan for your business, but what [...]
Why Brand Equity Should Be A Part Of Every Business’ Strategy Brand equity has become a widely used term in the marketing industry over the past decade. Defined as a brand’s commercial value, or a brand’s ability to create a lasting and positive differential response in the marketplace, brand equity is more than just [...]
