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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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 2, 2015

When a brand strategy change is planned, what happens first? An earlier “Inside the Executive Suite” article from Armada Corporate Intelligence addressed this important brand strategy question about how changes are rolled out to the public. He was flying on United Airlines as it introduced ‘United Rising.’

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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.

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Michael Roberto

JANUARY 4, 2019

Source: Southwest Airlines Yesterday, Southwest Airlines co-founder and long-time CEO Herb Kelleher died at age 87. The company delivered strong profits, satisfied its customers, and kept its employees engaged and productive. At Southwest, Kelleher chose to run an airline in a very different manner. Think systemically.

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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.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, Delta Air Lines, one of the leading airlines, managed to get back to their leading position even after bankruptcy. Organizations should make changes in their strategy, governance, engagement, and incentives. So, you need to review and fine-tune the existing innovation strategy to match the new priorities.

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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 pandemic and recession have forced everyone into a period of uncertainty.

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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 pandemic and recession have forced everyone into a period of uncertainty.

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mjvinnovation

JUNE 25, 2020

Robotic Process Automation: giants that already have this strategy, and application possibilities. Walmart, Deutsche Bank, AT&T, Walgreens and American Express Global Business Travel are among the many companies that already have Robotic Process Automation strategies. Engage IT early and often. Set expectations.

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Rmukesh Gupta

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Hotels, airlines are known to have done this for ages and done well. This could be an option for airlines seats, cineplexes, conferences, railway/bus tickets, car parking, workshops, fund-raisers, limited edition items, etc. Uber , Ola and AirBnB all are known to have surge pricing in place. So do cineplexes.

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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.

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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

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

And with lots of flying time under my belt, I couldn't help but think about airlines. airlines are so far behind Qantas in terms of customer experience? Qantas seats have noticeably more room than American Airlines. But the Qantas experience shows that airlines can do more and can do so while still making a profit.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2016

Why is the airline industry so terrible? The upmarket mechanism is ruthless: either you engage in moving upmarket or you will stagnate. Which brings us back to the airline industry. Unable to create new value, airlines focus on increasing margins by cutting bottom-line costs. There is no Plan B.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

But too many major companies — Bank of America, Sports Authority, United Airlines, Best Buy, and Walmart to name just a few — that need to get it, don't. In the industrial era, power was from holding what we valued closed and separate; in the Social Era, there is another framework for how we engage one another — an open one.

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CMOE

MARCH 10, 2021

Retreats can help colleagues get to know each other better, overcome challenges, make decisions, engage in skill-building, or collaborate on plans and strategies. As you structure the virtual retreat, look for ways to vary the delivery method, so you can keep engagement and productivity high. What is the budget?

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

These practices have allowed Southwest Airlines to develop high employee commitment, to be admired for their customer service, and to outperform the industry. Southwest’s profits are larger than the profit of all other airline companies combined. It cannot be done with a simple training program.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 27, 2017

billion people across the globe and engagement is on the rise, with users spending three hours per day on mobile — a 4% increase over last year. To get there, companies should take the time to level-set their efforts with three strategic exercises: Reexamine your goals and strategy. Insight Center.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The board of an airline hires a CEO — and then cancels his contract after just three years. According to one media report , however, the chairman of the airline said that "communication problems between Piyasvasti and the board were hampering the company's effort to meet [its] profit target.". Five big companies.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 11, 2013

Last month, when I tweeted to American Airlines about a delay, no one tweeted back to me and no one realized that the tweet was also from a long-standing AAdvantage Gold member. Improve a customer's lifetime value by better engaging them over the long term and with purpose. Four Ideas for Creating Mobile Strategy.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2014

I decided to test his claim by interviewing current and former C-suite executives, including Bob Crandall, former CEO of American Airlines; David Norton, former CMO of Harrah’s casinos; Will Ethridge, CEO of Pearson Education; and Pat O’Keefe, former CEO of Watts Water Technologies. Competition Strategy' Meet the competition in person.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2011

That's exactly what Portuguese airport operator ANA Aeroportos de Portugal did in its quest to attract more major airlines and connecting routes. Their findings quickly confirmed that ANA's focus on its customers' customers would benefit the airlines, as well. The team kicked off by conducting in-airport interviews with travelers.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2015

Eighteen years ago, five airline companies—Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines, Thai Airways and Scandinavian Airlines—formed an alliance with a vision to offer better services to their customers. Even when dealing with any one airline, they could enjoy access to the resources of several airlines.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

In order to increase profitability, airlines now charge separately for many previously bundled services — such as checking baggage, providing seats with leg room, eating meals on-board, etc. And indeed these previously free services have generated substantial incremental revenue for the airlines.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat. Here are four margin-preserving price strategies that can be used to entice consumers to purchase now. This policy is akin to the nonrefundable price options offered by airlines — the lowest price comes with restrictions. ”

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2012

This is the "focused entry" strategy, a well-worn path in the history of successful startups (see Southwest Airlines). Men are being dragged along, but they've revealed a comparative lack of engagement. Southwest Airlines? Consider Dartitup's response to Pinterest's high-profile success in the social marketing space.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 13, 2016

While many of these mutual funds follow passive investment strategies, “nothing could be further from the truth” than inferring that they are also passive owners, says Vanguard ’s CEO. That merger led to a significant increase in common ownership between some airlines but not others.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2011

Regardless of geographic location or culture, what drives people to the highest level of engagement is innately human and universal. Years later, he bought a financially ailing airline and transformed it into Asia's most profitable and fastest-growing low-cost operator. Thus, great leadership looks the same wherever you are.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I’ve found that managers who fully embrace a superconsumer strategy learn more from their consumers through increased empathy. That’s why it’s imperative to ensure your strategy deeply resonates with your organizational culture. With superconsumers, this is actually straightforward. Unlocking Energy.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2016

By defining a brand’s particular kind of relationship, companies can create greater engagement, differentiation, and loyalty. ” In the airline industry, innovators have also redefined the brand roles. The relationship is perhaps one reason Virgin customers are so upset by the sale of the airline.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The Social Engager. They are a place where people engage with your brand to get a stream of deals, participate in contests, see sneak previews, or receive other regular communications. So, the time seems right to ask: "What is your publishing strategy and who is your brand's Editor-in-Chief? ".

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2012

Have we engaged our references and advocates in long-term relationships? Put references at the center of your growth strategy. Of the five steps the firm uses in its sales process, three must include some form of customer reference content or engagement. And give him or her a seat at the strategy table.

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Rmukesh Gupta

MARCH 3, 2017

It really took off, once an airline pilot, Robert Plath , affixed two wheels (instead of four) and a long handle to suitcases that rolled upright that the luggage with wheels took off. We need to be creative about how we engage and communicate when we talk to each stake holders and speak to them in their own knowledge.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I love my career in competitive strategy, research, and teaching. It engages my mind. As a child I felt no particular interest in pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, computers, oil and gas, health and beauty aids, medical devices, airlines, or shipbuilding, all of which I’ve simulated or war-gamed. That brought me joy.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2012

Have we engaged our references and advocates in long-term relationships? Put references at the center of your growth strategy. Of the five steps the firm uses in its sales process, three must include some form of customer reference content or engagement. And give him or her a seat at the strategy table.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

And now we hear often about the “gamification” of work—using elements of competition, feedback and point scoring to better engage employees and even track performance. And the corporate executive playing games to improve his or her strategy-making skills is still rare. Games are testing grounds for strategies.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2014

Southwest Airlines’ decades-long strategy of “short-haul, high-frequency, point-to-point, low-fare service” produced what was not only one of the best-performing airlines in the U.S. For over 50 years, Wal-Mart has pursued essentially the same strategy of “offering the lowest price so its customer can live better.”

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