Tag Archives: investment

Assessing Strategic Investments

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jonathan Byrnes

Recently, I was involved in a discussion about a major strategic investment that a company was contemplating. This investment was a possible game-changer involving the development of an important new business capability. The key question on the table was: Will … read on →

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Big Data – Big Opportunity or Big Headache?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jonathan Byrnes

Big Data is the breaking news story in the IT world. Here’s the picture. Sometime soon company managers will have an enormous amount of information at their fingertips. They will be able to see everything and optimize everything. What could … read on →

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Profit Pitfalls

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Jonathan Byrnes

When I talk to managers about profit generation, I’m often asked about profit pitfalls – logic traps that lead to major profitability drains. Here are three big offenders: Contribution – Why shouldn’t we take business that contributes to overhead, even … read on →

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The Power of Constant Strategic Innovation

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Jonathan Byrnes

Strategic innovation is the lifeblood of business growth and lasting profitability. It enables you to push the envelope of customer value creation, positioning your company as the strategic partner of choice. It also allows you to price higher, grow faster, … read on →

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