Matthew May

AUGUST 10, 2015

In the midst of all this, Whole Foods has decided to take a market segmentation strategy to reverse its downward trend, a strategy aimed squarely at Trader Joe’s, a solid Millennial brand: launch a chain of smaller, lower-priced stores that focus entirely on stock with the Whole Foods private label, 365. Think Southwest Airlines.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Marketing Project 100

Leapfrogging

JANUARY 25, 2016

Here are four strategies to watch in 2016: Exclusivity – Play Hard to Get, to Get More Customers. It’s all about “playing hard to get” with your customers, something pretty counterintuitive in today’s fiercely competitive world. Figuring out how to rise above the competitive noise can be mind-bending in itself.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Competition Culture Marketing 100

Leapfrogging

JANUARY 25, 2016

Here are four strategies to watch in 2016: Exclusivity – Play Hard to Get, to Get More Customers. It’s all about “playing hard to get” with your customers, something pretty counterintuitive in today’s fiercely competitive world. Figuring out how to rise above the competitive noise can be mind-bending in itself.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Competition Culture Marketing 100

Phil McKinney

AUGUST 24, 2023

It is the foundation on which a leader builds a strategy for achieving the organization's desired future state. They can connect the dots, see patterns and relationships others may miss, and use this insight to inform their long-term strategies. As a leader, I've witnessed the transformative power of visionary thinking.

Leadership 88

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The BMI Lab Blog

AUGUST 4, 2017

This business model offers a core value at a competitive price, while numerous extras drive up the final price. This pattern requires a very sophisticated pricing and marketing strategy. Airlines, car manufacturers, and software companies are usually creating and capturing value in this way.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 6, 2023

Competitive Advantage In all circumstances, leaders will and should have strategic priorities on top of their minds. Usually, you need innovation for that, which means that you either adapt to current challenges or lag behind the competition. Organizations should make changes in their strategy, governance, engagement, and incentives.

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 20, 2017

Just ask Delta Airlines , the British bank Tesco or any other company whose legacy software caused breakdowns and data breaches. Like legacy technology, legacy thinking refers to thinking, strategies and other actions that, in their own way, are outdated. Legacy technology is a major headache. Those are certainly major headaches.

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New Markets Advisors

AUGUST 20, 2018

And it’s the knowledge of when to focus on addition and when to focus on replacement that gives companies a competitive edge and a roadmap for growth. The right times to grow through destruction While the right innovation strategy depends on a number of factors?—?industry, Your tiered brand strategy requires differentiated offerings.

Creativity 45

Creativity Roadmap Innovation Marketing 45

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

They recognize that being carbon neutral can play a crucial part in their sustainability and Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy while enabling them to do their bit for global climate change. With today’s technology, we can already increase the share of cost-competitive non-fossils from 20% of the primary energy supply to 30%.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Report Technology Innovation 145

KindlingApp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

And because real action is so difficult to implement, culture is often viewed as the backwater of organizational strategy.”. For example, in 1972, Southwest Airlines was in deep trouble: they had already been forced to sell a number of their aircraft, and were still losing money at a rapid rate.

Culture 40

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Qmarkets

MARCH 18, 2020

Already we are seeing some worryingly severe consequences, with global stock market volatility, consumer retail hysteria, and whole airline fleets grounded indefinitely. It will have a profound impact on virtually all aspects of business – from production processes, to HR regulations, to marketing strategies.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 30, 2019

Digital products in the hands of customers, such as banking, airline or music apps, represent the last piece of the digitization puzzle since many of the back-end systems and processes became computerized over the last several decades. Google Search Data for the phrase “digital transformation” from Google Trends.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Technology Leadership 74

mjvinnovation

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Here, we’ll show you some of the main reasons for investing in your Digital Marketing strategy! Think about your client’s priorities: he will hardly be looking for shoes, bags, airline tickets, etc. This could very well put you one step ahead of the competition. Still not sure about it? Then this article is for you.

Marketing 40

Marketing Data Competition Tips 40

Daniel Burrus

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The technology failures that caused the widely publicized shutdowns of both Southwest and Delta Airlines in 2016 underscored the very real need to update aging IT infrastructure. Thanks to new technology, many other aspects of airline travel have definitely improved. The tools that we ourselves carry have also improved airline travel.

Internet of things 40

Internet of things Technology Project Tools 40

KindlingApp

JUNE 29, 2015

While the speakers on this panel were all leaders and experts in financial services, many of the themes and strategies they discussed are applicable to people involved in innovation in any market. Expand Perception of Competition. Embrace “Coopertition”.

Competition 40

Competition Comparison Industry LEAN 40

Qmarkets

JUNE 1, 2017

His Doctorate degree (2012) in Management focused learning in the areas of organizational change, leadership theory, and strategy. Read on to discover innovation best practices from Robert's experience working at a range of renowned companies, including Citibank, Delta Airlines, and most recently Southwest Airlines.

Underperforming Technical Team 58

Underperforming Technical Team Open Innovation Innovation Tools 58

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While some of the industry’s largest contenders have filed for bankruptcy (such as LATAM, Virgin Australia and Flybe) others, (including American Airlines, Icelandair, and our clients Lufthansa ) have pivoted to cargo as demand for freight soars. The Opportunity in Crisis – Now or Never?

Innovation Management 52

Innovation Management Management Disruption Innovation 52

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While some of the industry’s largest contenders have filed for bankruptcy (such as LATAM, Virgin Australia and Flybe) others, (including American Airlines, Icelandair, and our clients Lufthansa ) have pivoted to cargo as demand for freight soars. The Opportunity in Crisis – Now or Never?

Innovation Management 52

Innovation Management Management Disruption Innovation 52

Innovation 360 Group

MAY 21, 2020

This could for instance be future competitors or collaborators and the force could be competition from new entrants. So, step one : Major players will not be able to compete on short haul, but the new airline can’t handle all the demand on its own. Look to understand their impact, and the impact of each force or forces on them.

Radical Innovation 69

Radical Innovation Artificial Inteligence Data Analysis 69

Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

His Doctorate degree (2012) in Management focused learning in the areas of organizational change, leadership theory, and strategy. Read on to discover innovation best practices from Robert's experience working at a range of renowned companies, including Citibank, Delta Airlines, and most recently Southwest Airlines.

Underperforming Technical Team 40

Underperforming Technical Team Open Innovation Innovation Tools 40

KindlingApp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

I was introduced to these innovation management resources a few months ago when two clients, both referencing The Idea-Driven Organization , came to Kindling looking for a software solution to evolve their innovation strategy. An eight-step process for developing an innovation management strategy. I was hooked from the beginning.

Innovation Management 40

Innovation Management Management Case Study Innovation Programs 40

Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In another blog , I noted how outdated technology grounded thousands of aircraft for both Southwest and Delta Airlines. In a more recent episode, British bank Tesco shut down online banking in early November after 40,000 accounts were compromised, with half of them being hit by fraudulent transactions by hackers.

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Michael Roberto

JUNE 24, 2017

The same dynamic exists in the airline industry. The airlines have an incentive to cut price so as to fill every available seat, since the marginal costs of an additional passenger are very low. The marginal cost for you to speak one additional minute or send one additional text is virtually zero.

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CorporateIntel

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Blockbuster was two generations behind the innovation curve, and when Dish Network bought Blockbuster ostensibly as a storefront competitive tool in its battle with DirecTV, it was too little cavalry too late to justify the ongoing operating costs. U S Airways is also likely to evaporate when its merger with American Airlines is completed.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 26, 2024

Many of us who work in the consulting and strategy space often talk about the difficulties in understanding and more importantly, changing a corporate culture. The original culture: safety Think about it - airlines and airplanes are only viable if the flying public thinks they are safe.

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