Integration with Risk Management
Risk management is at the heart of everything we do in information security . The information security manager must advocate a risk based approach for every security-related decision taken by the business,including even the simplest decisions, such as whether or not to buy a firewall for the perimeter defense or purchase some antivirus software for […]
It’s Not Just About Technology: The People Side of Digitization
Anything that can be digitized will be digitized! The process of digitization affects almost everything in today’s organizations and puts huge pressure on these to change. Therefore, it is crucial for leaders to understand the implications of digitization on their organization and employees. Digitization not only changes the way of working, it also accelerates the […]
Security in Organizational Structures
We all know that the big boss is usually the chief executive officer (CEO) or the managing director. In businesses of significant size, the CEO typically reports to a board of directors, who are responsible for providing strategic direction to the business and ensuring that the CEO stays on-target and protects their investment. Beneath the […]
Strategic Intelligence: The Core of Executive Decision Making
When people first hear the term strategic intelligence (SI), they think of military or defense intelligence. Even though the roots of SI may have been with the military, the essence of SI applies to all organizations — that is, how organizations can improve their strategic decision-making process. To help reduce this risk, executives can use […]
A Mind-Set for Growth
One of the main reasons aspiring entrepreneurs are unable to embark on the journey of changing the world is their mind-set. As Carol Dweck recommends in her book Mindset, to change your mind-set from a fixed to a growth one, you should imagine what actions you will take, how you will take them and when […]
Connecting with the Consumer – THE LAW OF THE WORD
A brand should strive to own a word in the mind of the consumer. What comes to mind when you think about owning a Mercedes-Benz? If you could pry open the mind of the typical automobile buyer, you would probably find the word “prestige” closely identified with the brand. Tell the truth, don’t you associate […]
What is Competitive Intelligence?
CI – Competitive Intelligence Competitive intelligence (CI) has something of an image problem. The term conjures up an image of elicit activities involving private detectives, telephoto lenses and hidden microphones. While such images are not completely unappealing, they are far removed from the truth. Put simply, CI is a structured, ethical and legal process designed […]
Change – Shaping Strategy For Your Small Business
Change is an accepted consequence of modern life. Indeed, the phrase – ‘change is the only certainty’ – has become something of a business mantra. All organizations are subject to increasing levels of change. We can view change in terms of cyclical change and evolutionary change. Cyclical change involves variation that is repetitive and often […]
Narrow Your Focus – The Law Of Contraction
A brand becomes stronger when you narrow its focus. Every small town in America has a deli. In larger cities and towns, you can often find delis in every neighborhood. So what can you find to eat in a deli? Everything. Soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, three types of roast beef, four types of […]
Change Your Company Mindset
Customer Experience (CX) Mindset Change: Mean It Many firms have ill-defined their purpose, usually mentioning terms like we want to be loved or most trusted. The problem with this is that without clear directionality, how can your brand execute the right behaviors? For instance, I worked with one Indian firm that clearly stated their intent: […]
