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The Competitive Intelligence Optimisation Trap: Weekly Winning Strategies
We’re told to analyse everything. Track every competitor’s move. Optimise every insight. Benchmark every product feature.
“If you’re not tracking, you’re falling behind!”
And sure, there’s truth to that. And there ... Views: 109
On Friday, February 15, 2013, humanity was reminded that we are not alone in this Universe.
That day two major cosmic events occurred: a meteor crashed into Russia causing a series of explosions that injured over 1,000 people, and an asteroid flew 17,000 miles away from Earth – that’s closer ... Views: 2709
Economists are talking about a new economy which has evolved as a result of the financial turmoil of the past couple of years. Evidence of this new economy may not be blatantly obvious to everyone, but things are different and you can see signs of this if you look carefully.
Nowhere is this ... Views: 1449
Every so often, we get asked to discuss competitive intelligence projects, and we hear something. Whether it’s B2B SaaS, legacy logistics, or even medtech, it doesn’t matter. And it’s normally Marketing Directors. They introduce their needs as “we need more data before we can act.” or “we ... Views: 95
Every so often, we get asked to discuss competitive intelligence projects, and we hear something. Whether it’s B2B SaaS, legacy logistics, or even medtech, it doesn’t matter. And it’s normally Marketing Directors. They introduce their needs as “we need more data before we can act.” or “we ... Views: 97
Back in 1776, with no junk mail, law firms, investment bankers, or computer viruses, life was simpler, probably better. But, as my great great great great grand uncle Thomas wrote, "when in the course of human events it becomes necessary for a company to dissolve the bands connecting it with ... Views: 728
Émile Durkheim, a prominent figure in sociology, explored the dynamics of social solidarity and its transformation in modern societies. He introduced two key concepts to analyze this phenomenon: mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity. This essay aims to delve into the disparity ... Views: 413
The Easiest Management Trap to Fall Into & The Hardest One to Avoid
by
Bill Cottringer
“The first rule of business: Control the few controllables and manage the rest the best you can.” ~The author.
This number one rule actually applies to both the public and private sectors equally ... Views: 1457
What is the effect of lashes and is it something you can have?
That's what celebrities love, but now you can have this amazing new look for your eyes with the help of eyelash extensions.
The eyes are the gateway to your soul, that's what they say! So why not accentuate that inner beauty by ... Views: 503
In every country where soccer is played, there is a league system. The most competent clubs play in the first division league. Being the most popular sport in the world, top-tier soccer leagues are watched by crazy fans all over the world. In fact, the most exciting league matches find the ... Views: 13
When faced with unfamiliar problems, the instinct is to find an expert. Need software fixed? Call a developer. Are you facing a pandemic? Consult an epidemiologist. Does Sky News need an expert on something? Find someone who can talk. Tackling strategic analysis? Seek out a strategist, probably ... Views: 247
Addidas Predator Power Swerve was launched in 1994 and has established its presence among the best football boots ever made. These Addidas foot soccer kits are famous for their power, deflection and control. No soccer player has ever disliked this line of soccer shoes from Addidas. The comforts ... Views: 178
Caesar, not as in “Caesar’s Palace” in Las Vegas, but Caesar, as in Julius Caesar, the man, was truly an amazing individual. If he were alive today, I sincerely believe he’d be the most successful man on the planet, for one simple reason: the dude had incredible follow-through. Whatever he ... Views: 1512
Are you Ready for Your Protean Career?
In a recent Blog post Seth Godin talked about the 'Forever Recession (and the coming revolution)'. It is a fascinating and timely post that you can read more about here http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/09/the-forever-recession.html
This ... Views: 1358
We all know that just as there are words which uplift and enthrall us, there are words which can hurt and demean us. But did you know that there is one four-letter word that actually kills?!
No, it’s not that four-letter word, it’s the word “can’t.” The word “can’t” kills dreams, hopes, ... Views: 926
As the economy slowed in 2009 in some sectors business and vacation travel was down. How did industry and hotels respond? Some of the larger hotels had the advantage of conferences, meeting conventions and connections to stay successful. They also bolstered their food quality and service with ... Views: 1894
Your mind is like a garden:
Whatever you plant will grow.
Your thoughts are seeds you're planting:
They produce, each after its kind.
And you, just like a gardener,
Can choose which seeds you'll plant.
And by the choice of seeds you sow,
You choose the harvest you will reap.
So don't ... Views: 756
Welcome to Creating Harmony’s note of indication for August 2016. As we move further through this re-structuring phase our intention in this Harmonising Times is to provide our readers, friends and everyone else with foresight as to the influences impacting all our lives. What you focus on in ... Views: 1692
Welcome to Creating Harmony’s monthly email of indication. Our intention in this Harmonising Times is to provide our readers, friends and everyone else, with foresight as to the influences impacting all our lives as we move into the next phase of 2016. So helping each to Create their Life of ... Views: 1554
The Harmonising Times, from CreatingHarmonyinYourLife.com, is a regular newsletter of indication created with the intention of providing you with clarity of what's going on energetically for every being on this planet. With the Universe’s process of evolution continuing to ensure constant ... Views: 1636
Welcome to Creating Harmony’s note of indication for September 2016. As we move further through this re- structuring phase our intention in this Harmonising Times is to provide our readers, friends and everyone else with foresight as to the influences impacting all our lives. This cycle reminds ... Views: 1746
Welcome to Creating Harmony in Your Life's email of indication, The Harmonising Times. Our intention is to provide our readers, friends and everyone else with foresight as to the influences impacting all our lives. So helping each to Create their Life of Harmony by assisting each of us to take ... Views: 1545
Children remain 'bundles of joy' all over the world. We love their innocence, and their need is our command. But have you every been exposed to their healing powers? You might be thinking that I am out of their minds and possibly am over-influenced by films like Matilda where the little girl had ... Views: 1711
The English Premier League (EPL) is a premier league for association football teams in England. The League is managed as a corporation of which all 20 member clubs are shareholders.
Each season, the games begin in August and continue until May of the following year. Each team plays against ... Views: 15
There is risk associated with every project regardless of the size and complexity. The seasoned project manager would understand that while risk is inevitable, the ability to forecast, prepare a strategy and subsequently correct any wrongs, is part of what planning for a project is all ... Views: 1060
"The two most important days of your life are the day your were born and the day you find out WHY." Mark Twain
Lisa will provide clarity and direction for discovering your WHY. Lisa believes that nothing is more powerful than knowing your purpose, whether personally or professionally. ... Views: 431
As busy entrepreneurs we juggle a lot of balls. Client requests, team member demands, family demands…the list goes on and on and on.
When you have so many balls in the air, eventually you’re going to drop one. It happened to me today. I received an email from a client asking me if I sent a ... Views: 1532
Many sports brand companies choose sports sponsorship because it is one of the most effective ways to get their brand to receive the right amount of publicity and exposure. Sports sponsorship has become more than just a collaboration between commercial corporations and sports leagues. In ... Views: 153
I’ve had a revelation.
Since the “great recession” of 2008 (which appears to still be in process) came trampling through our economic landscape, I have been — like so many others — waiting and hoping for the rebuilding. When will things get back to how they were? Can we soon return to easier ... Views: 1831
We enter this world as children and to stay alive and thriving we ingest, more like absorb the environment of our birth. Whatever we experience is all there is and we take it in without conditions. And that’s our first experience of authority, an authority that knows how to keep us alive because ... Views: 1311
Want tips for being successful online dating? I recently bought and used an internet dating system called The Online Game Internet Attraction System which has taught me a formula for attracting beautiful women with online dating. As I have learned, it is the fastest and most convenient way to ... Views: 136
Three years ago, after a rewarding and successful career as a healthcare executive leading rehabilitation services and hospitals, I shifted my focus to follow my entrepreneurial spirit. Over the years, I had the opportunity to learn from the world’s best in the personal development area—mind, ... Views: 1520
There are many organizations which are now successful because of the proper human resource planning as proper human resource planning paves the path for the future of the organisation. Any organisation can be considered to be standing on the four pliers and these are finance, Marketing, ... Views: 1222
Philosophy, Framework & System For Conscious Leadership & Exponential Results.
If we’re to regain our Soul Purpose…to sustainably succeed in the new world of work and business,
we must rethink how we are leading, learning, loving, living, and leaving a legacy.
The Workplace REVOLUTION ... Views: 1470
Have you ever been diagnosed by someone as untrustworthy? Perhaps, they doubted you or your motives? Maybe they questioned something you did or said. These are not the people who have valid reasons for not trusting you but those who have simply misunderstood you. You don’t mean them any harm ... Views: 1944
There are numerous things that you ought to learn rapidly amid a great time. The fundamental one is the means by which to wind up being a good workplace leader, since that will be of key significance for your business. The fundamental one is the means by which to wind up plainly a good workplace ... Views: 1501
I’m a coach, so my clients (executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, and other high performers) show up in my practice for all sorts of reasons. If I had to categorize them, I’d say most clients were looking for ways to “stay calm in chaos”. That’s what Sam was looking for when he picked ... Views: 1322
There is no commercial street left unseen with a restaurant located on it. Food and restaurant industry is spreading rapidly in today’s world. You will find more eateries on a street than any other shop. People these days are more interested in eating and setting eateries up. All these ... Views: 978
You know that yawning is contagious. And have you ever noticed that when someone nods their head, you'll nod, too?
It's because your brain is wired to watch someone move, then mimic that movement as if you were making it. You have special neurons in your brain dedicated to monkey see, monkey ... Views: 1552
Most people do not want to link being spiritual with hustling…
The two states seem so disconnected…
The silly spiritual peeps want them to be disconnected because they really do want there to be a spiritual magic bullet that means they can sit on their asses, begging, pleading, praying and ... Views: 1657
The Spiritual Split
By
Bill Cottringer
“Three things cannot be long hidden: The sun, the moon, and the truth.” ~Buddha.
One such truth is the awesome power of threes. Just consider the influence of the threes in pyramids, the Christian trinity, colors of traffic lights, a tri-fold ... Views: 251
Today's practitioners of what we once called "modern" music are suddenly alone. There is a disconcerting reaction against any musical creation that requires the disciplines and research tools for its genesis. Now stories are circulating that amplify and magnify this troublesome trend. It was ... Views: 178
When we think of a straight shooter we tend to think of persons who can be depended on to communicate the truth. While this is accurate, straight shooters come in many varieties. There are persons who use straight shooting to support members of their teams and others use it to destroy. Some ... Views: 1510
The Tao of Teams
by
Bill Cottringer
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~Helen Keller, activist.
Effectiveness and successful results in today’s government, business and non-profit organizations is delivered mostly by effective teams. The Gestalt Principle ... Views: 541
Nowadays businesses are faced with everlasting opposition, varying conditions and enlarged customer requirements. To remain practicable and economical, their IT and services organizations must be in total affiliation with the tactical aims of the company.
In commerce, this means that IT has ... Views: 1176
You’re a high performer. You excel at new endeavors and you thrive on the recognition that comes with exceeding expectations. You are incredibly driven and when you set a goal for yourself, you very rarely veer off it until you have achieved exactly what it is you have set out to do. Rings a ... Views: 1169
The Trouble with Beliefs
By
Bill Cottringer
“Man is what he believes. ~ Anton Chekhov.
The main trouble with beliefs is that people take them, along with themselves and the certainty of their beliefs being true, too seriously. The other half of that problem is that it is a belief ... Views: 820
From Judith:
It would be ideal if recruiting worked perfectly and all new hires were perfect assets to your specific workplace culture. But that’s not ever going to be the case. We humans are a widely varied bunch and every process — recruiting, onboarding, and management — is dictated by the ... Views: 1209
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The Ultimate Guide to Gaming Keyboards - by Another important feature of a gaming keyboard is its backlighting. Backlighting allows you to see the keys on your keyboard even in low-light conditions.
A gaming keyboard is a peripheral device that is used to input text and commands into a computer. It is designed specifically for gaming, and it features a number of features that make it ideal for this purpose.
One of the most important features of a gaming keyboard is its switches. Switches ... Views: 426
Project reporting is one of the most important factors in a project manager’s daily function, understanding the information which needs to be provided, and being succinct in the process is a very definite skill. Governance dictates that status report updates need to be provided to management, ... Views: 1083