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Strategy: Execution vs. Differentiation
Some organizations are capable of maintaining a differentiation strategy. Despite factors that push them toward an ineffective execution strategy, they preserve the core.
The Core of Profitability
A differentiating idea at the core of your organization can give power and cohesion to the two most vital functions for profitability.
Customer Calls: Listening Between the Lines
Customer interviews are messy, unpredictable, and hard to streamline. But they can also provide some of the most rewarding insights for your organization.
Strategy demands a priority.
The belief you can successfully have five, ten, or more priorities is a guarantee that your resources and capital will get scraped thin and your impact will be lost.
Case Study: Stanley Drinkware
From a modest $73M in revenue to over $750M in just four years, the Stanley craze is wild. But is the Stanley tumbler a fleeting trend or does it have staying power?
The Five Disqualifiers of Strategy
If you’re committed to creating a competitive distinction, use these disqualifiers to test your strategy.
Case study: Buc-ee’s Mega-Convenience Store
Buc-ee’s is an American chain of gas stations headquartered in Texas and known for the size of their locations and raving fans. Why are Buc-ee’s so well loved and what is their strategy?
Santa’s Strategic Mastery
With roots all the way back to the 4th century, the ‘brand’ of Santa has endured centuries, empire expansion and collapse, World Wars, and more. How does he do it?
Three Questions Strategy Must Answer
Taking the time and space to determine your strategy is the single biggest optimizer you can make in 2024.
Sustaining Your Strategy: A Guide to Long-Term Execution and Maintenance
But what if there was no gap between the big decisions during a strategy workshop and execution the rest of the year? How different would organization look? Here are three ways to help close the gap between strategy and execution.
2024 Marketing Strategy Guide
If you haven’t started planning for 2024, this is your green light to get started. Building a strategy around unique value is best way to find open highway and top speeds.
Brand Strategy Blueprint: Building a Value-Driven Organization
Building a brand begins at the top with strategy so market-driven value can cascade into every aspect of your organization. Here’s what that looks like…