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How Amazon Used Trends To Buy MGM For Free

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Don't Plan for 2022 - Plan for 2030 Then Start Implementing in 2022

Don't Plan for 2022 - Plan for 2030 Then Start Implementing in 2022

December 20, 2021

It's important to take the long view for your business. Don't just plan for 2022, plan for 2030 and start implementing in 2022.

Every Company Needs Software - How Future Development is Changing

Every Company Needs Software - How Future Development is Changing

December 14, 2021

In 2022 every company needs to think of itself as a tech company. Join us as we interview Alex Iceman, CEO of Genium.

Overcoming Obstacles to Growth

Overcoming Obstacles to Growth

December 9, 2021

We create our own obstacles to growth. We just don't see them.

Phantom Inflation - Analyze Trends Accurately to Avoid Big Mistakes

Phantom Inflation - Analyze Trends Accurately to Avoid Big Mistakes

November 29, 2021

Recent reports of runaway inflation in the USA are fabricated. Learn about why it isn't true and what you should do about it.

Meta - What? Facebook is now Meta - and why Meta is big deal right now.

Meta - What? Facebook is now Meta - and why Meta is big deal right now.

November 23, 2021

Recently Facebook changed its name to Meta. This podcast explains why this is a good thing for the company both when communicating, and as part of its strategy.

GE and Sears Failed - and Why You Should Care

GE and Sears Failed - and Why You Should Care

November 17, 2021

Sears and GE announced major changes this week. Despite magnificent histories, in less than 2 decades these 100 year old companies have lost all relevance, and their very survival. This podcast reveals that this can happen to any company.

Post-Pandemic: Separating Trends from Promotions

Post-Pandemic: Separating Trends from Promotions

November 8, 2021

As the pandemic ends, there is enormous pressure to "re-open." Join us on this podcast as we explore the differences between trends and promotions!

Overcoming Your Obstacles to Growth - Managing Lock-in

Overcoming Your Obstacles to Growth - Managing Lock-in

October 27, 2021

Despite awareness of new opportunities and the need to change far, far too often we don't change. Learn the secrets of lock-in and why it's preventing you from growing.

Strategic Planning is About Looking Externally and Finding Routes to Growth

Strategic Planning is About Looking Externally and Finding Routes to Growth

October 21, 2021

Do you plan for 2022 and beyond by looking at 2021 and backward? How does that make any sense? This podcast overviews the right approach to strategic planning. The future is not likely to look like the past, but understanding trends and unmet, or under-served, needs. Figure out how you help customers meet their needs, and you're on the road to growth.

MEGATRENDS: How to Include Climate Change In Your Planning

MEGATRENDS: How to Include Climate Change In Your Planning

October 11, 2021

It is easy to ignore small changes in a long-term trend. But these small changes add up to big changes - creating a "punctuated equilibrium" where the entire marketplace shifts. Climate change has already impacted the entire planet in a very big way, and thus every business. Are you ready for it?