We are moving into a world based on ecosystems, where machines talk to each other, and the information world of one business moves like cogs of a machine working with the information world of other businesses. Collaboration has become so much more than human teamwork, it is now about value proposition and system design, allowing … Continue reading
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Frugal brands – the advent of the $2,000 car and the $200 lap top
Reverse innovation is the term used to describe low costs products, often skimmed down versions of products we know, launched in developing countries with a view to a global play. Take for instance Tata motors, $2,000 Nano car, launched in India, with aspirations of the US market. Tata motors who own Rolls Royce and Land Rover, designed the minimalist Nano to … Continue reading
CEO candor, a leading indicator of profitability
L.J. Rittenhouse is an investor relations, communication specialist who advises CEO’s on ethical communication. During her time focusing on CEO communication, Rittenhouse has uncovered the correlation between candor and profitability, which she develops in an annual benchmarking known as CEO Candor Rankings. In short, those companies led by CEO’s with high candor were high … Continue reading