The Great Migration: How Cities Can Manage The Urbanization Trend In a recent CIO article, we shared that cities all over the world are currently consumed with how to be ‘smart.’ A flood of new inhabitants in urban areas across the globe is resulting in municipalities that need technology which can seamlessly engage citizens [...]
Three Statements to Bring Clarity to Your Business Strategy We’ve helped organizations of all shapes and sizes manage their strategic execution for some time. And as such, we feel confident in saying that - no matter the size of the company - in order for a business to be successful it must establish a [...]
StrategyBlocks 4.0 Scores A Double Whammy at Best In Biz Awards 2016 We’re thrilled to announce that our flagship product StrategyBlocks 4.0 has been crowned with multiple accolades for “Best New Product of The Year” in the sixth annual ‘Best in Biz’ awards, including a Silver for the SMB category and a Bronze in [...]
The Definitive Guide to Strategic Holiday Shopping There’s no question that at StrategyBlocks, we live and breathe strategy. So we feel pretty confident in saying we’re experts when it comes to building a strategy for all kinds of events and activities, even outside of the work place. Tomorrow marks Black Friday, the biggest worldwide [...]
Black Friday: From Retail Therapy to Big Business Strategy One of the biggest holiday traditions from a business perspective is that of Black Friday shopping. Originating in the United States, Black Friday has a varied history, but most attribute its name as referring to the first shopping day of the year where retailers go [...]
Planning Ahead: Business Strategy in 2017 There is a phrase which perfectly encompasses the month of November: ‘To be early is to be on time, and to be on time is to be late.’ When it comes to planning the impending year, November is the month which sets the dividing line between strategically on [...]
Growing Pains: Be Prepared You may not equate strategy and growth with climbing a mountain, but there are certainly parallels and lessons to be learned from both, as the same questions can apply to businesses facing growing pains or to climbers looking to ascend mountain peaks. Both climbers and businesses face what seem like [...]
The Three D's of Strategic Planning As Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.’ An effective business strategy should clearly identify where your business is headed and create cohesion within an organization to achieve the target goals. It should not only define the destination but also set [...]
Don’t Let Your Past Mistakes Haunt You Halloween is upon us, and with it the usual ghosts, goblins and hauntings. Most of us enjoy a good scare once in awhile, especially in the name of Halloween fun. However, when it comes to your business, a real scare doesn’t feel so much thrilling as it [...]
The Books That Influenced Me on Strategy There might not be a “one-size-fits-all” approach to building a successful company strategy. But seeking advice and guidance from experts within the field can without a doubt be beneficial and help you think in new ways. There is a lot of great literature on strategy and success, [...]
