Strategy and Management Insights

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From the pioneering work of Steve Blank leading to the Lean movement by his protege Eric Ries, we know the benefits of companies that operate by hypothesis and iteration. Startups embrace lean methodologies to help them capture product-market fit, and develop new features beyond an MVP. Instead of lengthy business plans and projections, lean firms operate by testing. We've seen similar insights helping engineering teams since the advent of Extreme programming, Agile, and later SCRUM. The basis of these movements derive from new understandings of human and organizational behavior. Why is strategy not dealt with the same way?

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Employee training is responsible for creating effective management process and setting general standards for business operations. Employees who go trough a good training program tend to be more productive and satisfied with their job. If there's no employee training program, it's hard to stay consistent at all times and measure results.

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While a certain dose of consistency always exists in the world of business, there are times that offer more opportunities than others, especially for small business owners. If you're looking to start a small business, or you're currently growing one, the time is now right. Technological, economic, and even psychological factors are all working in favor of the business environment.

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While last time we got some great leadership lessons from the U.S. Navy SEALs, this time they're giving advice to entrepreneurs. SEALs don't go through just physical training to prepare themselves for combat. Their preparation includes mental training, which becomes their greatest asset in battle.

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Globalization, innovative technology, and startups are entering the big door of innovation. Existing, established companies are continously disrupted by this phenomenon and have to acquire startups for their growth in new sectors. Generations of executives have been trying to get their companies to be as innovative as the startups they either acquire or are disrupted by.

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If you strive to launch your own startup, you need to have a certain broad knowledge and a precise set of skills. What are those skills and what's the best way to get them?

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Great leaders need a clear vision, courage to pursue that vision, and the ability to strategically plan to reach their goals. But above all this, great and respected leaders that serve as inspiration and role models all share one major personality trait - integrity.

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Everything we do today affects our future in some way. The actions we take and decisions we make when running a small business have a compounding effect. How well we plan in the present, impacts our businesses growth over time. There are some tactics and strategies you can follow to make sure your business is well prepared for whatever tomorrow brings.

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If you're a small business owner, you probably wear many hats at your organization. Daily tasks and operations can take so much of your time, which leads to leaving some important things behind. For example, managing your finances.

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Self-control separates homo sapiens from our ancient ancestors and animals. It's what keeps us in charge of keeping a healthy balance between our desires and rationality. It prevents us from overeating, substance abuse, and helps us perform better at school and work. Freud said that self-discipline is the essence of civilized life. But, how does having a high-level (or low-level) of self-control impact our work?