“Our Strategy is crystal clear”. Are you really sure?

An example of our work in Strategy “Our Strategy is crystal clear”. Are you really sure? An example of our work done in Strategy How many times have you heard business executives say “Our Strategy is really straightforward. We just need to execute it”, to then find that they did not have any clue of […]

Specific vs Generalist organizations? Which design is better, and when?

An example of our work done in Organization Specific vs Generalist organizations? Which design is better, and when? An example of our work done in Organization What is the best way to set up business organizations – in terms of functions, resources, capabilities, roles,… – is a fundamental topic for all companies, whether they operate […]

Service Operations: how to solve the “effectiveness vs efficiency” trade-off?

An example of our work in Operations Service Operations: how to solve the “effectiveness vs efficiency” trade-off? An example of our work done in Operations In front of a customer, all companies – in whatever competitive landscape – would like to be as “caring” as possible (Effective), but at the same time also as “lean” […]

Franchising: how to set up a compelling offer to Franchisees

Franchising: how to set up a compelling offer to Franchisees Franchising: how to set up a compelling offer to Franchisees An example of our work done in Sales & Marketing For all companies investment possibilities – both out of their own money and by taking debt financing – have limits. In certain industries, though, it […]

How to choose between different in-house production alternatives?

How to choose between different in-house production alternatives? Service Operations: how to solve the “effectiveness vs efficiency” trade-off? An example of our work done in Operations In front of a customer, all companies – in whatever competitive landscape – would like to be as “caring” as possible (Effective), but at the same time also as […]

How to choose between different in-house production alternatives?

How to choose between different in-house production alternatives? How to choose between different in-house production alternatives? An example of our work done in Operations All companies with production need to ensure that their manufacturing footprint is a true source of competitive advantage. The following example – taken from our direct experience with a key client […]

Pricing: managing one of the most powerful levers in business

Pricing: managing one of the most powerful levers in business Pricing: managing one of the most powerful levers in business An example of our work done in Sales For all companies – no matter in which industry – pricing is a key business lever. In certain industries it is also “the” most important lever of all. […]

New Ventures: how to transform business ideas into real companies and economic value

New Ventures: how to transform business ideas into real companies and economic value New Ventures: how to transform business ideas into real companies and economic value An example of our work done in Investments The business world (and the world) is full of New Ventures (or Start-ups). This happens not only because people who want to […]

Selling or delivering? Which of the two prevails, and when?

An example of our work in Sales&Distribution Selling or delivering? Which of the two prevails, and when? An example of our work done in Sales&Distribution Hot to define and set up the commercial approach – in terms of system, resources, selling and delivery ways,… – is a fundamental question for all companies, whether they handle […]