Business Strategy

According to conventional wisdom, innovation is best left to the dynamic entrepreneurs of the private sector, and government should get out of the way. But what if all this was wrong? What if, from Silicon Valley to medical breakthroughs, the public sector has been the boldest and most valuable risk taker of all?

Management teams and boards are facing disruption on all sides, from morphing customer preferences to the COVID pandemic to climate change. At the same time they are floundering in strategy confusion with too many concepts and not enough clarity. In this book, strategy expert and regular Harvard Business Review author Graham Kenny releases managers and directors from their strategy haze. His simple and effective framework allows managers to navigate the current maze of ideas and approaches and maximize their competitive advantage.

The supply chain is not a new concept for economists. The idea of the supply chain is a basic one that has permeated economic systems since the earliest days of trade and commerce. It is simply a term referring to the collection of businesses or individuals responsible for transforming raw materials into products and then getting those products into the hands of consumers.

Apply the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how you connect with customers and grow your business through social media channels.

'Create, Automate, Accelerate' takes a controversial look at what it takes to build a business. It explores a framework called the 5 P's of Priority. Purpose, Passion, People, Place and Profit. It looks at the need to ask the right questions to get these priorities answered, and the importance of doing so in the right order. It also explores the phases of starting, automating and then accelerating your business growth in a very practical manner. Rather than give a 'one solution fits all' approach it encourages the reader to ask questions at each step of the journey to identify what will be ...

Guest posting can be gold as a content marketing strategy whether for your own website or on someone else's. The reason is simple, it is because it can boost web traffic and as a result lead to more sales. However, it is critically important as a business and website or blog owner that you understand why it works and how to use it. This eBook aims to explain why it works and how to make it work for you. It’s ironic that while the internet has made everything accessible, that same unlimited access has made it difficult for your content to be “seen”. Connecting to your target audience ...

This marketplace is full of fluff marketing books that promise success in three easy steps. Or they are full of platitudes that make you feel excited to start but have no actionable content. I’m pretty famous (or infamous) for advice that actually works. That’s my NO B.S. Promise. There is no easy way to gain 10,000 followers. You can do it if you are willing to put in the work and spend the time. If you’re willing to read this book (which will take less than an hour), and implement the tactics for a month, my bet is that you will see the results you’ve been looking for. I double-...

There are few people we admire more than the Founders and Leaders of software companies who have the courage, determination and, some might say, sheer madness to put their livelihoods and reputation on the line, to leave their own ‘dent in the universe’. It's a day to day, up at dawn, pride swallowing siege to lead such a business. And we know this for a fact because we’ve walked in your shoes many times. Over the last 25 years, we’ve been involved in the start-up, scale up and exit of several successful technology businesses, that between them have realized close to billion dollars...

Business relationships are still dominated by a narrow perspective—trying to match products to customer needs and making deals. It's a buyer-seller relationship built on a transactional mindset, and it's not how you should be doing business. There's a better way—orchestrating growth—in which suppliers and customers collaborate to build strategies and grow together. Christoph Senn and Mehak Gandhi lay out the Triple Fit Strategy framework, which will help you escape the product-centric mindset and put customers at the heart of your business strategy.

2025 Edition. Business leaders must understand how to effectively leverage Generative AI within their companies in order to remain competitive. This book collection offers a fresh, timely viewpoint on this critical topic. Readers will gain foundational knowledge about AI and Generative algorithms while exploring both the potential benefits, risks and ethics involved. Guidance is provided on enhancing an organization's offerings, operating model and strategic direction while mitigating biases and negative consequences. The book collection lays out a comprehensive approach for businesses to ...

For the past 40 years, Richard Koch has wanted to uncover the simple, elemental, elegant and parsimonious principles that are needed to create great new businesses. To qualify, a principle must be so overwhelmingly powerful that anyone can reliably use it towards extraordinary results. Is there any principle that can tell you how to do that consistently and with a high chance of success?

In order to cash in on e-commerce as fast as possible you need to do what practically almost nobody is telling you to do. You need to offer your products in a funnel. In our busy crazy online world you only have a few minutes to get someone’s attention. If a person hits an amazon like storefront they are going to browse. This might seem like a good thing but before a purchase it’s bad. People look around get lost and confused and leave your site. The funnel eliminates this as a problem and gives the customer only one thing to focus on, do I buy the thing I clicked on and am interested ...

🚀 THE SMART ENTREPRENEUR’S STRATEGY TO REPAIR, BUILD, AND MASTER CREDIT TO UNLOCK BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS! 🚀 💳 Struggling with bad credit? Rejected for loans? Want to turn your credit into a powerful business asset? Your credit isn’t just a number—it’s the key to your financial future. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a small business owner, or someone looking to break free from bad credit, The IW$ Guide to Ultimate Credit gives you the strategies, tools, and secrets you need to take control of your credit starting today! 📈 INSIDE THIS BOOK, YOU’LL ...

Award-winning entrepreneur and journalist Shane Snow reveals the counterintuitive reasons why so many partnerships and groups break down - and why some break through. The best teams are more than the sum of their parts, but why does collaboration so often fail to fulfill this promise? In Dream Teams, Snow takes us on an adventure through history, neuroscience, psychology, and business, exploring what separates groups that simply get by together from those that get better together.

The question looms large in a world that's forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic: How can you lead effectively amid uncertainty? "Lead the Right Way" is not just a leadership growth book; it's an urgent call to action for leaders at all levels to adapt and thrive in adversity. With organizational landscapes more volatile than ever, the necessity for leaders to embody empathy, agility, and resilience has intensified. Drawing from cutting-edge research and riveting narratives, Agarwal masterfully charts the path for navigating post-pandemic challenges, focusing on these three pivotal ...

We all use strategy in our everyday lives—whether in business, sports, games, pursuing a potential partner, politics, arms races, peace negotiations, or even personal disagreements. This book distills twelve years of research, interviews, and analysis into a comprehensive guide on the essence of strategy. It concisely outlines the most critical elements of strategy and presents over 300 real-world examples of strategic and tactical applications.

Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence to transform your business! In today’s competitive landscape, entrepreneurs who embrace AI have a significant advantage. AI for Entrepreneurs is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to understanding and applying artificial intelligence in real-world business scenarios. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this book offers clear insights into how AI can help you automate operations, personalize customer experiences, make smarter decisions, and drive innovation. Written in a simple, no-jargon style, this guide breaks down complex ...

What do top sales reps from around the globe, spanning diverse cultures, have in common? The answer may surprise you. In Authentic SALES, Travis takes you on a journey to uncover the universal traits of the most successful sellers. If you’re desiring to excel in sales, It’s your ticket to transforming your sales approach from rote scripts to genuine purposeful connections. Drawing from years as a top-performing rep and observations from countless international sales reps, Travis McCoy challenges the conventional sales playbook that restricts and confines.

The lives of Hannibal and his Roman enemies are the stuff of legend. But these classic stories contain truths with relevance today: The seeds of our successes lie in our failures, and within our successes are the kernels of our failure. Knowing how to recognize these paradoxes will help us to be more effective at work, at school, at home, and with others. A big new idea book that springs from ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores these exciting ideas by analyzing the experiences of Hannibal and others who made their mark on history.

In a world where inboxes are overflowing and attention spans are dwindling, standing out in email marketing has become both an art and a science. Email Marketing Strategy Mastery for 2025: Convert Cold Leads into Raving Fans with Proven Strategies is your ultimate guide to navigating this ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're a seasoned marketer looking to refine your approach or a newcomer eager to make a mark, this audiobook arms you with cutting-edge techniques and insights to transform your email campaigns into powerful tools for conversion and loyalty.