Strategic Planning
C.K. Prahalad and M.S. Krishnan on the New Age of Innovation
To successfully compete in 21st-century business, companies must reinvent their processes and culture in order to sustain innovative solutions.
May 30, 2008 / Podcast # 08-22
In their new book The New Age of Innovation: Driving Cocreated Value Through Global Networks, authors C.K. Prahalad and M.S. Krishnan argue that the key to creating value and the future growth of every business depends on accessing a global network of resources to co-create unique experiences with customers, one at a time. Read more…
Joan Knutson on Linking Strategy, Execution and Project Management
Project management is an essential tool to execute a strategy, but often poorly utilized. Here's how to make it work.
May 9, 2008 / Podcast # 08-19
Joan Knutson is founder and manager of Project Mentors, a successful multimillion dollar project management training and consulting firm. Joan is the author of Project Management: How to Plan and Manage Successful Project (AMACOM), Succeeding in Project-Driven Organizations: People, Processes, and Politics (John Wiley and Sons) and Project Management for Business Professionals: A Comprehensive Guide (John Wiley and Sons). Read more…
Ron Hira on the Inside Story of Outsourcing America
Where have so many good jobs gone? And how can we get them back?
April 11, 2008 / Podcast # 08-15
One of the hottest, most controversial topics in the news is the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. Outsourced jobs are extending well beyond the manufacturing sector to include white-collar professionals, particularly in information technology, financial services, and customer service. In his new book Outsourcing America, Ron Hira reveals just how much outsourcing is taking place, what its impact is and will be, and what can be done about the loss of jobs. Read more…
Erich Joachimsthaler on Opportunities Hidden in Plain Sight
Companies must innovate to grow, but they often forget to look beyond their own brands.
February 22, 2008 / Podcast # 08-08
In his book Hidden in Plain Sight, Erich Joachimsthaler explains how you can spot opportunities that too often are overlooked. The book introduces the demand-first innovation and growth (DIG) model that shows how to become an unbiased observer of people’s consumption and usage behaviors. Refining this skill helps companies generate organic growth through new products, services, solutions, and experiences that truly enhance peoples’ lives.
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Winners of the 2007 Alliance Awards on Strategic Alliance Excellence
What are the secrets to strategic alliance excellence?
January 25, 2008 / Podcast # 08-04
Strategic alliances and partnerships play a crucial role in growing businesses in today’s marketplace. But for every success story, there are numerous perils and pitfalls waiting to cause alliances to fail – so what are the secrets to strategic alliance success?
The Association for Strategic Alliance Professionals awarded a handful of companies its annual Alliance Awards for demonstrating excellence in strategic alliances. In this podcast we interview several strategic alliance executives from these companies to share insights behind their outstanding success.
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