Large Companies Need To Understand Their Strengths And Act Like Strategic Incumbents

For most of the 20th century, size, longevity, and a large market share were seen as assets in business. Then they began to be viewed as vulnerabilities, putting many companies in a defensive stance. Successful incumbents, however, convert these traits into market power, lasting relationships, and deep insights and use

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When Short-Term Strategic Shifts Are Unavoidable, Make Sure They Are Consistent With The Long-Term Vision

When introducing new strategies in response to the ever-shifting business landscape, executives must take care to align them with the larger picture of where their organization is heading – the company’s “vision.” That’s because when vision and strategy are at odds, employees, shareholders, and customers may lose confidence. To achieve

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Brand’s Purpose Or Ethos Has Shifted From Aspiration To Strategic Priority

Many organizations are redefining why they exist beyond profit – pushing them to rethink everything from product delivery to employee and community engagement. How does marketing play a role in purpose? The expectation that the purpose of businesses should go beyond maximizing profits is becoming more common. Take the 2021

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