The Rocket Science of Soup
A growing body of evidence suggests consumers are indeed mentally stuck by the complexity of choice. The fact that this amount of product complexity still exists is a testament to the durability of bad incentives at the expense of consumer satisfaction.
Dr. King’s Lessons for Business Leaders
By Dave Holloman January 14, 2010 Note – After reading the post below, you can also view a 15 minute slidecast available here to explore this case study in more depth. Leading business change remains an inherently risky undertaking. In today’s environment, business change leaders need every tool possible to confront the inevitable risks and … Read more
Catalysts For 2010
December 9, 2009 Economic downturns often accelerate existing trends. Strong companies gain share at the expense of weaker ones. Industries consolidate. New ways of operating emerge. Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric, is has said on numerous occasions the current economic climate is an opportunity to “push the reset button.” Fair enough. The question before us … Read more
Virtual Vizio
Much has been written about Vizio and its success, but a significant point bears more emphasis – that a variable cost, virtual model was a key to success and growth. As the company grows, it is resisting the temptation of making large capital investments today that will become tomorrow’s legacy, stranded assets. Today, in a horizontal, “flat” world, these same assets can become weights that slow speed to market and obscure market-based realities.
It’s a Bottom Up World
A shift is occurring in our global culture. A new operating system is being in place comprising more decentrailzed decision making and grass roots movements.
