Entries by StrategyDriven

The New World of Beta Curation

Today’s American corporate world is a tale of two cultures. One, more traditional and common, is centralized and hierarchical. I call it Alpha. The other, smaller and rarer, is decentralized, horizontal, and inclusive. I call this one Beta. To flourish in today’s business environment, organizations and individuals need to transition from the outdated Alpha system […]

To bid or not to bid? That is the question.

“They get bids for everything and always take the lowest bid.” “They send out an RFP and I can never speak to the decision maker.” “We’re becoming a commodity. All they do is take the lowest bid.” “It’s the government. They have to take the lowest bid.” Many companies have become smart buyers, but many […]

The Continuum and the Marketplace

In consumer business strategy – from branding to product development – addressing the emotional human needs continuum is crucial to success. Businesses that seek to create superior product/service experiences need to learn how to empathize with consumers’ needs. Years ago, our firm conducted research at Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World, Orlando. At the […]