Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 26, 2010

It is atypical for me to write a book review for this blog, but Nilofer Merchant’s “ The New How: Creating Business Solutions Through Collaborative Strategy ” is very respectable contribution to both audiences of this blog and the process of strategy development in general. through customized, experiential learning sessions.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

First, the thinking styles of the people who create strategy are often different from those of the people who implement it. Furthermore, strategy is usually done by people who are focused on ideas and connections, while implementation is done by those who focus on process and action. This, too, is a reflection of mental models.

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Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Whether you’re developing marketing strategies, creating content, or solving complex business challenges, AI can help you break through creative blocks. This allows you to personalize marketing, sales, and service interactions at scale. Look for tools that offer scalability, data privacy, and user-friendly interfaces.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation. This can help consultants to identify key market trends, develop more accurate market research reports, and craft more effective marketing strategies.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

This allows consultants to focus on higher-value activities such as problem-solving, strategy development, and client communication. This will be useful in the retail industry where accurate sales forecasts are critical to success.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

For example, same-store sales or sales per square foot measure success in the retail industry, and various volume measures do it in commodity industries. In a future dominated by autonomous vehicles and ride-sharing schemes, a typical family might decide to own fewer cars or none at all — meaning lower unit sales, all else equal.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2018

Kogan.com, an online retailer in Australia, has enjoyed exponential sales growth in the past 2 years and its stock price has more than doubled. The framework comes from “ A Playbook for Winning Strategy ” developed by A.G What is the strategy that Kogan.com should choose? What capabilities need to be in place?

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