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 [...]
StrategyBlocks Scores Silver in Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards We’re thrilled to announce we’re a winner in the Stevie APAC Awards, the world’s premier business award. StrategyBlocks is a Silver winner in the Product Design and Development category for B2B products, and we are honored to be recognized for our commitment to making strategic planning easy [...]
The Need for Strategic Change in Mobile Financial Services In a recent Global Banking & Finance article, we discussed the mobile revolution in financial services and the need to be strategic and plan for the future. Banking is becoming increasingly digital, with mobile at the heart of the experience. According to Forrester, “mobile banking [...]
Spotlight on Strategy: Successfully Transitioning the C-Suite The Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said, “change is the only constant in life.” For businesses all over the world, change is truly the only predictable factor in terms of strategy and management. Transitioning C-suite leadership is one of the most impactful changes that happens within the [...]
The Power of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is a term that is constantly popping up in business conversation, especially when talking about the skills needed to succeed and become a good leader. By now, most people probably agree that IQ, technical and theoretical skills won’t cut it in today’s competitive business landscape. In fact, [...]
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 [...]
The Power of People in Strategic Transformations Organizational transformation can be a challenge, but in order to evolve and adapt with the moving business landscape we must be prepared to face these challenges head on. C-Suite leaders are responsible for these types of transformation: they are responsible to improve efficiency, embrace innovation, and make [...]
What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Business Strategy The world was recently captivated by 40 seconds of video that has been affectionately referred to as “BBC Dad” in many online circles. Professor and Korea-expert Robert E. Kelly is invaded by his two charming children, with plans of their own, while he courageously tries to [...]
