Why strategy needs finance to deliver results
There’s no point in making a strategy that never shows up in the P&L. That’s why one of the most […]
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Cost cutting isn’t a growth strategy (with lessons from Kraft Heinz)
I read a staggering misconception on the front page of the Financial Times last week. The Kraft Heinz merger, which
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Can AI write a strategy now?
Five years ago I asked: “Can AI write a strategy?” The AI in question was GPT-3, which had written a
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Who is involved in your strategy?
A few years ago, I worked with a company on the execution of their strategy. Their strategic pillars were broad,
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The power of SWOT analysis (and why it’s often misunderstood)
Few strategy tools have been criticised as much as the SWOT analysis. It’s been called outdated, simplistic, even ‘stupid’. And
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Making a strategy sexy
A new idea from Alex M H Smith that I heard at the “Strategy Mavericks” session organised by Lisa Carlin
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Can Salesforce grow with AI?
Salesforce needs to reinvigorate its growth. It has restructured to increase profitability, and is relying on AI to push growth
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Where Nike lost its way on strategy
Last week Nike told investors that it expected sales to be lower this year than last year. The FT reported
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Four facets of a good strategy
Creating a good strategy isn’t easy because it isn’t obvious. It requires both creativity and logic to create one. Recognising
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Book review: ‘Naar een gezond groeibedrijf in vijf stappen’ (in Dutch)
I have just reviewed a company growth book for beginners, ‘Naar een gezond groeibedrijf in vijf stappen’, which translates as
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