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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

.orgSource

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. At.orgCommunity’s recent Innovation Summit, Sharon explored how Blue Ocean Strategy can help you bypass the sharks and find your way to offering unique and powerful member value.

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Strategy and Context

Jamie Notter

Strategy and Context. in Change , Strategy - 2 comments. Sohrab Vossoughi wrote a great post on HBR about Sony and how its successful strategy in the 1980s ended up being unique to that context. Technology is a given, and the question of “what are the specs?” Strategy Means Change. Books: Jamie Notter.

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Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions

Idea Architects

Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions. When was the last time you were in a session intended to produce good strategy that actually did so? Too often strategy conversations are anything but strategic. Participants bring their past experiences and present expectations to the strategy effort.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

.orgSource

In 2005, when Highroad was one of the few virtual businesses, the concept raised some eyebrows. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. Today, the idea is more mainstream.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

.orgSource

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical.

Team 88
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Members Hire Tomorrow’s Associations

Potomac Core

Global uncertainty and technological advances are forcing Members to make more informed decisions on how to spend their precious time and money. Since 2005, the Association transformed itself into a well-capitalized, forward looking, and fast moving extension of the Industry. Matt Zuccaro.

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

.orgSource

The technology promises to upend the way business operates. The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. If your team is remote, find strategies to bring people together online.