Download or read book Mapping Anticipating the Competitive Landscape written by Alessandro Comai and published by Miniera SL. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental analysis: a vanished practice? Competitive intelligence and the decision-making process; Actors and factors; Cause-effect relationships; Strategic business analysis; Tapping information sources; Competitive early warning.
Download or read book Competitive Intelligence for Information Professionals written by Margareta Nelke and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information professionals should be able to take a proactive role as a strategic partner in their organization's competitive intelligence. Their role needs to focus on the "outside-in" approach, based on their organization's strategic needs and objectives. Competitive Intelligence for Information Professionals explores the role of strategic information and intelligence in organizations, and assesses the values and needs of intelligence in organizations. The book provides guidance on how to work strategically with competitive intelligence, methods for monitoring and analysis and a process-oriented approach. Chapters include discussions on how news monitoring and competitive intelligence interact and how this offers opportunities for cooperation between different departments. Cases from the authors' own experiences when working with competitive intelligence in international corporations are also included. - Competitive intelligence (CI) is a new area for Information professionals - Offers perspectives on a new trend within the library and information sector - Provides a comprehensive approach to CI
Download or read book Competitive Intelligence Analysis and Strategy written by Sheila Wright and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holy Grail for most organisations is the successful attainment, and retention, of inimitable competitive advantage. This book addresses the question of how to leverage the unique intangible assets of an organisation: its explicit, implicit, acquired and derived knowledge. The refreshingly innovative concept of Intelligence-Based Competitive Advantage© is one which will eclipse the cost-driven and resource-reduction attitudes most prevalent in the first decade of this century. Tomorrow’s organisation will need to derive IBCA© through the expert execution of bespoke competitive intelligence practice, unique analytical processes, pioneering competitive strategy formulation, and timely execution of all three, if they are to succeed. This volume consists of insights from Competitive Intelligence practices at both country and organisational level, Competitive Analysis processes within the firm and within challenging sector and economic environments and Competitive Strategy formulation in profit, non-profit, real and virtual world contexts. It is essential reading for anybody wishing to gain a formal understanding of the practical and intellectual challenges which will face organisations in the future as they strive to achieve strategic foresight and Intelligence-Based Competitive Advantage. This book was originally published as two special issues of the Journal of Strategic Marketing.
Download or read book Competency Mapping and Assessment written by Seema Sanghi and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-11-08 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth coverage on competency mapping and assessment centre and includes an extensive list of generic competencies, competency models for HR, leadership, model for future competency, automobile sector, and academic institutions and experiences of some consultancy assignments. It presents the complete know-how of developing a competency framework in detail for all practitioners and professionals. The volume examines ‘what, why, how’ on the subject and extensive support models that have been developed over years of research, consultancy, and training experience across private, public, and government sectors in India, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, the UK, and other countries. The book has been designed to help scholars and practitioners to understand, develop, manage, and map competencies with their organizations. The chapters are illustrated with figures and tables, along with examples, for a better understanding. The glossary of job task analysis will be helpful in job analysis, which is one of the most important tasks in developing competency models. The volume would be useful to both the academic and corporate world. The students, researchers, and faculty of business management courses, especially those specializing in human resource management, will have an in-depth understanding of ‘What and Why’ of competency frameworks, models, and assessment centre. It will be an essential resource for corporates—public and private sectors—multinational organizations, staff training institutions, learning and development centres, consultancy firms, trainers, government and public service organizations, etc. to get a hands-on understanding of ‘How’ of developing competency framework, competency mapping and assessment centre in their organizations.
Download or read book Walking and Mapping written by Karen O'Rourke and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of walking and mapping as both form and content in art projects using old and new technologies, shoe leather and GPS. From Guy Debord in the early 1950s to Richard Long, Janet Cardiff, and Esther Polak more recently, contemporary artists have returned again and again to the walking motif. Today, the convergence of global networks, online databases, and new tools for mobile mapping coincides with a resurgence of interest in walking as an art form. In Walking and Mapping, Karen O'Rourke explores a series of walking/mapping projects by contemporary artists. She offers close readings of these projects—many of which she was able to experience firsthand—and situates them in relation to landmark works from the past half-century. Together, they form a new entity, a dynamic whole greater than the sum of its parts. By alternating close study of selected projects with a broader view of their place in a bigger picture, Walking and Mapping itself maps a complex phenomenon.
Download or read book Business Planning and Market Strategy written by E.K. Valentin and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business Planning and Market Strategy offers students, entrepreneurs, and executives penetrating insights into developing business plans and market strategies that bolster the odds of succeeding in today’s highly competitive marketplace. Rather than reduce the planning process to mechanistic, step-by-step instructions, which promote "thinking inside the box," author E.K. Valentin provides practical planning guidelines that encourage creative strategic problem solving. Drawing on both his business experience and the business literature, he explains not only what entrepreneurs and executives should look at when pondering plans and strategies, but also what they should look for. The book’s unique applied perspective, sets Business Planning & Market Strategy apart from conventional "how to" planning guides.
Download or read book The Ethics of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports written by Sandra A. McCalla and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It may be a popular opinion that sports and ethics are incongruent or contradictory, but ethical principles in sports are in fact integral for its protection. Because of this invalid popular opinion, a new conversation on ethical principles and issues in sports is warranted. This should start here with a philosophical investigation into the areas of epistemology and autonomy with an effort to address ethical issues associated with the use of performance-enhancement drugs (doping) in sports, fair play, equity, and responsibility. Readers are introduced to a new theoretical approach to addressing ethical issues in sports. These issues are based on arguments advanced on responsible freedom, perspective knowledge, and duties that can be utilized by sports stakeholders (athletes, team doctors, fans, sporting organizations, coaches, etc.) as they strive for success and minimize unfair practices. Important questions are posed concerning respect for others, respect for rules, respect for the game, and respect for self. Also, an investigation into ethics and doping is conducted to unravel whether doping athletes impose undue limitations on their freedom. Thus, the idea of absolute freedom is questioned, and "privileged freedom" is explored.
Download or read book Technology and Innovation Management A Practical Guide written by Dr Raj CN Thiagarajan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-05-15 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world driven by technological advancements, the ability to effectively manage technology and innovation is the key to success. "TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: A Practical Guide" is your ultimate companion on the journey to becoming a master of technological transformation. Dr. Raj C N. Thiagarajan, a renowned expert in the field, takes you on a captivating exploration of the dynamic intersection between technology, innovation, and management. With a focus on practicality and real-world application, this book equips students, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators with the tools and techniques to shape the future and achieve their strategic goals. From the origins of technology and innovation management to the fundamentals of value creation through purpose-driven innovation, each chapter unveils a new layer of knowledge and expertise. Discover the secrets of managing creativity and innovation, learn about powerful technology tools for successful innovation, and explore the process of technological change and its impact on market dynamics. But this book goes beyond theory. It immerses you in the world of technology intelligence, competition, and strategic decision-making. Uncover the art of gathering valuable insights, harness the power of technology roadmaps and strategy models, and explore the organizational structures that foster innovation. Gain a deep understanding of intellectual property strategy and the process of technology deployment in new product development. Dr. Thiagarajan's wealth of experience, spanning over three decades with global corporations, shines through as he shares his expertise through real-life examples and case studies. His passion for multiphysics engineering design and innovation permeates every page, inspiring readers to push the boundaries of what is possible. "TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: A Practical Guide" is not just a book—it is a roadmap to success in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation. Whether you are a student, an engineer, an entrepreneur, or a management professional, this comprehensive guide will empower you to make informed decisions, seize opportunities, and become a true champion of innovation. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey that will transform your perspective on technology and innovation management. Join Dr. Thiagarajan as he unlocks the secrets to creating a future driven by purpose, innovation, and strategic decision-making. Are you ready to shape the world of tomorrow? The power is in your hands.
Download or read book Doing E Business written by David Taylor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-03-14 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for becoming a fully functional E-business This book provides executives, managers, and entrepreneurs with practical ideas and techniques that will help them improve the way they implement and manage E-commerce and E-business. The authors have been E-business strategy consultants for over a decade, and this book is based on their experiences working with hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and dot com startups. The book is filled with examples of how companies across industries have used the Internet to sell in business-to-business E-marketplaces, as well as direct to consumers, and the problems they have encountered in the process. The book also covers many topics that other E-business books miss, including the impact of the Net's underground economy and how to involve customers emotionally with a Web-based business. David Taylor and Alyse Terhune (Stamford, CT) founded eMarket Holdings, LLC, an E-business strategy consulting firm in 1999. They have been e-commerce and e-business consultants for over a decade, primarily at Gartner Group, Inc.
Download or read book From Innovation to Cash Flows written by Constance Lütolf-Carroll and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 943 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for From Innovation to Cash Flows "Critically important topics for all entrepreneurs, new and experienced. Collaboration, intellectual property, and funding are described with depth and thoughtfulness. From Innovation to Cash Flows provides both the theoretical structure and the rich examples to serve as a great reference. Not to be missed!" —Cheryl A. Fragiadakis, Head of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory "From Innovation to Cash Flows is a unique book that covers many of the essentials to be successful as a biotechnology or high-tech entrepreneur. The combination of theory and practical examples adds direct business value. This comprehensive work will prevent any starting venture from making costly mistakes." —Jeroen Nieuwenhuis, PhD, MBA, Corporate Entrepreneur, Magnotech Venture, Philips Healthcare Incubator "Truly exhaustive in its coverage of all the different aspects of managing high-technology innovations, this book constitutes an invaluable resource for technology entrepreneurs." —Juhana Rauramo, Partner, Bio Fund Management Ltd. "From Innovation to Cash Flows is a wellspring of insights and inspiration for anyone with a desire to start up a high-tech venture. The reader is guided step by step through the twists and turns of strategy, contract law, intellectual property rights management, and strategic partnering. A global team of experts from law, science, and business collaborated to write this book; their pooled know-how and collective experiences shine through. The result is highly recommended. Every aspiring entrepreneur with a scientific bent will want to own this book for his or her own library." —Laura Cha, Deputy Chairman, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. "Alliances often are a vital component of successful high-tech ventures. Through its unique blend of sound management theory and wise business and legal advice, this book shows high-tech entrepreneurs how to build innovative business models based on strategic collaboration with other firms." —Xavier Mendoza, Deputy Director General, ESADE, Ramon Llull University, and former Dean, ESADE Business School, Spain "This book is distinctive because it tells you how to turn your idea into a profitable business—a combination of savvy business advice and extensive legal documents that is original. This is a book to be read, and then revisited. You will want to come back to it time and again for references, for sample documents, and for sage advice on how to take the next step." —From the Foreword by Henry Chesbrough, Adjunct Professor and Executive Director, Center for Open Innovation, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and Karl S. Pister, Dean and Roy W. Carlson Professor of Engineering Emeritus, UC Berkeley
Download or read book Entrepreneurship Class 12 With Mind Maps Practical Revised 17th Edition for the Session of 2024 25 written by Dr. S. K. Singh and published by SBPD Publications . This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNIT I ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ENTERPRISE CREATION 1. Sensing and Identification of Entrepreneurial Opportunities 2. Environment Scanning 3. Market Assessment 4. Identification of Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Feasibility Study 5. Selection of an Enterprise 6. Setting up of an Enterprise UNIT II ENTERPRISE PLANNING AND RESOURCING 7. Business Planning 8. Concept of Project and Planning 9. Formulation of Project Report and Project Appraisal 10. Resource Assessment : Financial and Non-financial 11. Fixed and Working Capital Requirements 12. Fund Flow Statement 13. Accounting Ratios 14. Break-Even Analysis 15. Venture Capital : Sources and Means of Funds 16. Selection of Technology UNIT III ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT 17. Fundamentals of Management 18. Production Management and Quality Control 19. Marketing Management 20. Financial Management and Sources of Business Finance 21. Determination of Cost and Profit 22. Possibilities and Strategies for Growth and Development in Business 23. Entrepreneurial Discipline and Social Responsibility 24. Project Work 25. Examples of Project Work 26. Project Planning 27. Case Study 28. Project Analysis 29. Project Report Sample Project Report I—III Value Based Questions (VBQ) Appendix : Mind Maps Board Examination Papers
Download or read book The Lean Agile Way written by Cecil 'Gary' Rupp and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how mastering Lean, Agile, and VSM principles and practices can enhance your product delivery performance, mitigate risk, and foster business agility, giving you a competitive edge Key Features Learn how to apply Lean practices to eliminate waste and delays, ensuring value for your customers Master Agile practices to address problems and create value-centric products and services Explore VSM methods and tools to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities that maximize value addition Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn the fast-paced business and IT landscape, efficiency is key to success. To excel in delivering value to customers, reducing waste, and resolving pain points, identifying the right tools and strategies is paramount. Unlocking the secrets of Lean, Agile, Value Stream Management (VSM), and various digital enhancements, this book offers a roadmap to optimize processes, improve products, and elevate service delivery. You’ll start with an introduction to foundational Lean and Agile practices, recognizing the significance of digital enhancements in modernizing business processes. As you progress, you'll learn VSM techniques to identify and prioritize work and investments to provide maximum value to customers. Moreover, you'll grasp Lean-Agile practices aimed at promoting collaboration among teams and ensuring the continuous flow of product-oriented deliveries tailored to address customer needs. Finally, you'll gain executive-level insights on how organizations must access timely information for decision-making and foster a culture of continuous business transformation. Armed with this knowledge and a robust toolkit, you'll be empowered to drive meaningful change, optimize resources, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving marketplace.What you will learn Understand how to integrate the seemingly disparate practices of Lean and Agile Integrate Lean, Agile, and VSM to accelerate value flow, enhance efficiency, and drive improvements Drive product-oriented transformations with business increments, Lean-Agile teams, product lifecycles, VSM, and IT alignment Leverage the VSM implementation roadmap to drive digital value stream enhancements Investigate advanced VSM tools/platforms, AI insights, and VSMP selection criteria Explore Lean-Agile/VSM success stories to gain implementation insights Who this book is for This Lean-Agile book is for business and technology professionals striving to optimize value delivery while minimizing costs. Whether you're a VSM manager, a member of a product delivery team, DevOps engineer, or an IT specialist, this book offers proven methods for effectively identifying and implementing improvement opportunities. Product owners looking to prioritize backlog items and corporate executives aiming to demonstrate positive returns on information technology investments will also find this book helpful.
Download or read book THE ART OF STRATEGY written by Erik Schön and published by Yokoso Press. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is strategy? Why do you need it? How do you do it? And, how can you be more certain to succeed? THE ART OF STRATEGY provides timeless answers to these eternal questions. It is a short introduction to strategy through the insights of three successful strategists: Sun Tzu, John Boyd and Simon Wardley. It is a modern reading of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War — the strategy classic written in China around 500 BC — using the lenses of Boyd (OODA "loop" inventor) and Wardley (Wardley Map inventor) who were both influenced by Sun Tzu. Each chapter gently transforms The Art of War into a modern business setting and includes material from Boyd and Wardley in separate sections to complement and clarify Sun Tzu’s terse, poetic text. The idea is to serve strategy in 13 short chapters requiring 5–10 minutes of reading time each. An extensive glossary is included since many Chinese concepts are purposefully abstract and ambiguous. You will discover new thinking patterns, e.g. OODA "loops" and situational awareness, as well as visualization tools like Wardley Maps that will help you and your organization succeed together with your stakeholders. You will also improve your understanding of the — sometimes evil — political gameplays (and counter- measures!) used by Nancy Pelosi, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xí Jìnpíng who are all inspired by Sun Tzu, in some cases indirectly via Boyd. “A great little book with loads of maps in there.” Simon Wardley, inventor of Wardley Mapping "An excellent fusion of Sun Tzu, Boyd, and Wardley that is beautifully laid out, highly readable and very straightforward in compressing the learning curve on all three!" Mark J. McGrath, chief learning officer "Erik Schön has created a great example of Boyd’s ’snowmobile’ — a synthesis across a variety of domains leading to new insights and capabilities. I’m sure every strategist, business, leader, and entrepreneur will find valuable ideas for making their own enterprises more competitive." Chet Richards, author of Certain to Win: The Strategy of John Boyd, Applied to Business "The Art of Strategy is condensed knowledge that all managers, agile coaches and other leaders should have. These are three thinkers from very different contexts. But as Erik has put it, with similarities and differences topic by topic, a fourth voice appears. That voice belongs to the interaction between the three narrators and it gives as much value to me as a reader as the other three voices do." Staffan Nöteberg, author of Monotasking "THE summary and independent look on modern strategy right now!!!" Markus Andrezak, founder and managing partner
Download or read book Compete Smarter Not Harder written by William Putsis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to compete in the right space for greater profitability and growth The Internet, mobile technology, the ubiquity of information and the availability of big data have dramatically increased the speed and impact of success and failure. Companies today know that they must be competitive, but precisely where, and more importantly how, to compete is not always easy to identify—until now. Compete Smarter, Not Harder explains how to prioritize market opportunities so that a company's strengths in one area can be leveraged across multiple markets. Using cutting-edge academic research and extensive industry practice, author William Putsis outlines the strategic decisions needed to determine which space provides the best margins, overall profitability, and growth potential. Details a step-by-step process for strategic prioritization, from strategic market selection to the tactics of execution, providing competitive advantage across markets Written by Doctor William Putsis, a professor of marketing, economics, and business strategy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who has consulted and led executive development efforts with leading companies throughout the world Prioritize with conviction. Make absolutely sure that all of your hard work goes toward the right space.
Download or read book Processing Uncertainty and Indeterminacy in Information Systems Projects Success Mapping written by Jose L. Salmeron and published by Infinite Study. This book was released on with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IS projects success is a complex concept, and its evaluation is complicated, unstructured and not readily quantifiable.
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Download or read book The Changing Industrial Map of Europe written by Christopher P. Raymond and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Changing Industrial Map of Europe is a major study of the recent evolution of six key industries - information technology, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, retailing, transportation and insurance - and their response to the 'new Europe'. Taken together, the analyses of these industries shed much light on how technological, economic and political factors are working together to create a more integrated and more competitive industrial base in Europe.
