http://www.gibs.co.za/ Strategy en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 11:51:17 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 11:51:17 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/ WebEasy.net swarts@gibs.co.za (Administrator:) swarts@gibs.co.za (Administrator:) http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-for-your-strategy-to-work-heres-what-you-really-need-to-think-about.aspx Some insights from Tony Manning 407252 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-stress-test-your-strategy.aspx Some insights from Tony Manning 407253 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-achieving-successful-strategic-transformation.aspx Few companies decide to adopt new strategies without being forced to by financial trauma. What can we learn from those rare companies that achieve successful change and long-term financial performance? 406272 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-why-porters-model-no-longer-works.aspx While social media doesn't shift Porter's model, the social era surely does. 404346 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-is-your-business-strategy-2012-ready.aspx Take the test 403755 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-zuckerberg-may-need-to-fail.aspx What impact does Zuckerberg on Facebook's forthcoming IPO? 403469 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-kodaks-30-year-slide-into-bankruptcy.aspx Adapt or die 403069 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-develop-strategy-as-a-team.aspx It is all about defining shared goals 402730 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/sustainability-why-sustainability-is-now-the-key-driver-of-innovation.aspx There’s no alternative to sustainable development. Even so, many companies are convinced that the more environment-friendly they become, the more the effort will erode their competitiveness. They believe it will add to costs and will not deliver immediate financial benefits. 402562 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/digital-multimedia-management-and-regulation.aspx This programme will expose participants to the latest developments and trends in digital multimedia services, the evolving business models and regulatory challenges that convergence brings and the economic opportunities and challenges this poses for African markets. 402518 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-in-dynamic-markets.aspx Strategy is often associated with long-term thinking and planning. But how valuable are such things in markets that are increasingly dynamic? Is it possible to combine the benefits of strategy with the realities of the fast-paced and unpredictable world in which we now live? 399425 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/mastering-strategy_3.aspx In these complex times with increasing competition, a rapidly changing environment and ever-demanding customers, strategy has become even more central to the sustainability of the organisation’s revenue and profit growth. Many organisations fail because they are unable to position themselves incisively and adapt to exploit rapidly evolving opportunities or combat competitive threats. 399435 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/sustainability-the-business-of-sustainability.aspx More companies are managing sustainability to improve processes, pursue growth, and add value to their companies rather than focusing on reputation alone. 399232 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-how-strategic-is-our-technology-agenda-.aspx CEOs should shake up the technology debate to ensure that they capture the upside of technology-driven threats. Here’s how. 398901 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-excellence_1.aspx At the heart of business success lies a clear and well-communicated strategy. A sound strategy is one that is based on good choices about how a firm will compete, how it will serve its chosen market and how it will bring its capabilities to that market. Strategy is also about making good choices in a rapidly changing set of business conditions. 398720 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/scenario-planning-and-strategic-thinking-/scenario-planning-and-strategic-thinking-.aspx The business world is facing increased complexity and consequently strategic thinking and scenario planning needs to simplify future thinking and actions. Uncertainty requires flexible decision making. This programme provides a framework that embraces what is certain and what we cannot control in the business environment. 397964 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-execution_1.aspx Successful execution of strategy has become core to the sustained success of organisations as advantages attained through unique product attributes are quickly dissipated through accelerating knowledge dispersion and increased competition. This course is about understanding strategy execution as a competence which can be designed, crafted and grown to provide the organisation with a sustainable competitive advantage. 397650 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-should-you-have-a-global-strategy.aspx A globally integrated strategy isn’t right for every company. 397324 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-the-world-is-more-complex-than-it-used-to-be-.aspx It's not you — the world has become more complex. 396544 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-ibm-at-100---how-to-outlast-depression-war-and-competition.aspx Big Blue's track record outshines all of the new kids on the block 396358 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-eight-ways-to-communicate-your-strategy-more-effectively.aspx Tell a story 395891 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-remapping-your-strategic-mind-set-.aspx Shake up your thinking by looking at the world from the perspective of a particular country, industry, or company. 395057 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/japans-investments-in-africa-will-continue.aspx Japan has assured that its investments in Africa would continue despite the crippling natural disasters it experienced in March 394982 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/robotic-seal-coming-to-gibs.aspx Paco is one of Japan’s many “Mental Commitment Robots.” Unlike industrial robots, Mental Commitment Robots are developed to interact with human beings 394793 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/memorable-indeed.aspx Yet again a new record was set for the number of attendees at the SAPICS annual conference at Sun City in what was certainly a calmer time period than last year... 394606 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-implementing-a-stakeholder-strategy.aspx CEOs who put stakeholders' interests ahead of profits generate greater workforce engagement. 394625 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/npc-diagnosis-%e2%80%9cnot-terminal%e2%80%9d.aspx National Planning Commission (NPC) Deputy Chairman Cyril Ramaphosa and Acting Head of the Secretariat Kuben Naidoo discussed the NPC’s Diagnostic Report at a GIBS Forum last night... 393803 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-barnes-and-nobles-smart-strategy.aspx B&N is moving boldly into this future 393137 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-there-is-no-c-in-swot-the-first-of-many-troubles.aspx SWOT - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. 392613 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/valuing-water-how-can-businesses-manage-the-coming-scarcity.aspx Water is a paradoxical commodity: It seems free and plentiful, yet its supply is under tremendous strain. 391927 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/how-long-should-you-wait-for-a-strategy-to-work.aspx How do you know whether you are being patient or passive? 391902 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/global-trends-in-social-change-the-next-chapter.aspx First there was the industrial revolution, then a technological one. And in the first two decades of the 21st Century, there's also a movement for social change that's gaining momentum, shaping government and the private sector, driven by individuals with the potential to alter the globe's future. 391596 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/a-useful-but-very-difficult-concept.aspx The principle of core ED is that firm and micro business exist in a symbiotic relationship where each is invested in the success of the other. 391538 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/does-sa-have-a-brics-gameplan.aspx Speaking at a GIBS Forum, Old Mutual SA and Emerging Markets CEO Kuseni Dlamini put forward an optimistic, yet realistic view of the possibilities and potential pitfalls of the membership both for South Africa and the rest of the African continent. 391480 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/maria-ramos-adapt-or-die.aspx In an engaging and thoughtful address, Ramos stressed the need for innovation, actionable strategy and adaptability in business. 391414 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-big-idea-creating-shared-value.aspx Michael E. Porter, explains why business leaders must focus on shared value--creating products and services that benefit not only the company but also society. 390765 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-questions-to-help-your-company-survive-and-thrive.aspx To stay ahead of the pack, you must translate your organization's competitive strategy into day-to-day actions. 390770 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/mastering-strategy_2.aspx This strategy design course will focus on the content and process of strategy formulation in the rapidly changing South African and global business landscape. The participants will be exposed to the latest thinking, concepts and analytical tools in corporate and competitive strategy. The course takes a multiple-school perspective of strategy and presents a blended approach in a user-friendly, pragmatic format. 390303 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/porter-or-mintzberg-whose-view-of-strategy-is-the-most-relevant-today.aspx There are two people, and only two, whose ideas must be taught to every MBA in the world: Michael Porter and Henry Mintzberg. 390074 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-excellence.aspx At the heart of business success lies a clear and well-communicated strategy. A sound strategy is one that is based on good choices about how a firm will compete, how it will serve its chosen market and how it will bring its capabilities to that market. Strategy is also about making good choices in a rapidly changing set of business conditions. 389284 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/7-remedies-for-a-bad-strategy-hangover.aspx Your career might depend on it 389111 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/playing-war-games-to-win-.aspx They can be a powerful business tool—but only if you get the design right. 388937 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategic-bets.aspx Sooner or later, most global business leaders will have to put their entire enterprise at risk. Here’s how to do it successfully. 387868 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/lessons-from-hondas-early-adaptive-strategy.aspx We all know how this story turns out — today Honda is a dominant player in the U.S. — but its start could not have been more improbable. 387612 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-essential-advantage-how-to-win-with-a-capabilities-driven-strategy-by-paul-leinwand-and-cesare-mainardi.aspx Conventional wisdom on strategy is no longer a reliable guide. 387539 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategies-for-a-two-speed-world.aspx Manufacturers from developed nations have been capitalizing on the low labor costs of emerging economies for a long time. 387420 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/fashion-or-strategy-why-firms-are-jumping-on-the-sustainability-bandwagon.aspx If building a sustainable enterprise was a fashionable trend five years ago, today it is a business imperative. 387108 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/climbing-the-corporate-lattice.aspx The corporate ladder model is built on top-down, one-size-fits-all means of leading people and managing work. 386286 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/social-strategist-arent-thinking-strategically.aspx Today’s social strategies are not strategies. 386031 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/competing-on-competences-a-strategic-perspective_1.aspx In the current hyper-competitive and dynamic landscape, the positioning-based advantage is short lived. Many world-class organisations including Apple and GE are winning in today’s tough environment because they focused on competences. This eclectic strategy course exposes delegates to contemporary thinking in strategic management based on a resource based view (RBV) of the firm. 385091 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/the-economic-outlook-2011.aspx Join the Gordon Institute of Business Science for this executive calendar highlight as we engage on key issues impacting on the South African economy in 2011. 384331 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/creating-a-strategic-vision-are-you-making-these-3-mistakes-most-organizations-unknowingly-make-.aspx Have you seen the effects of success blindness? 384264 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/mastering-strategy_1.aspx In these complex times with increasing competition, a rapidly changing environment and ever-demanding customers, strategy has become even more central to the sustainability of the organisation’s revenue and profit growth. Many organisations fail because they are unable to position themselves incisively and adapt to exploit rapidly evolving opportunities or combat competitive threats. The subject of strategy has undergone significant developments to address the new challenges faced by business. 384190 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-execution.aspx Successful execution of strategy has become core to the sustained success of organisations as advantages attained through unique product attributes are quickly dissipated through accelerating knowledge dispersion and increased competition. Many organisations fail because they are unable to execute, despite having good strategies. 384192 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/good-for-the-earth-can-be-good-for-business.aspx The issue of environmental responsibility, and specifically the phenomenon of climate change, is closely affiliated to the interests of business. 384104 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/a-killer-strategy-to-address-the-regulatory-environment.aspx The benefits of NGO - corporate partnership 384006 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/cleaning-the-crystal-ball.aspx How intelligent forecasting can lead to better decision making. 383419 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-innovation-secrets-of-steve-jobs-insanely-different-by-carmine-gallo.aspx In this excerpt from The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, author Carmine Gallo recounts what Steve Jobs told Nike CEO Mark Parker, and provides a glimpse into Apple's strategy of focused simplicity. 383314 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/innovation-and-porters-five-forces.aspx Do the great business thinkers of the past twenty or thirty years and their models and descriptions hold true? 382058 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/creating-value-in-the-age-of-distributed-capitalism-.aspx As mass consumption gives way to the wants of individuals, a historic transition in capitalism is unfolding. 381753 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/no-strategy-no-innovation.aspx What kills innovation at the start, the middle and the end is the lack of a clearly defined, and executed strategy. 381444 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/full-disclosure-a-report-on-sustainability-and-csr-reporting.aspx Is your business considering sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting? 381356 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-the-critical-link-between-marketing-objectives-and-programs--.aspx Most organizations are very careful when it comes to spending marketing dollars, but ... 381119 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/what-to-do-against-disruptive-business-models-when-and-how-to-play-two-games-at-once-by-constantinos-c-markides-and-daniel-oyon-.aspx Fighting against a disruptive business model by rolling out a second business model is one option for companies to consider. But to make that work, you need to avoid the trap of getting stuck in the middle. 379926 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/michael-porter---strategy-qanda.aspx World Innovation Forum 2010 speaker Michael Porter gives a Q&A session on Strategy. 379478 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/it-makes-sense-to-adjust-by-vinay-couto-frank-ribeiro-and-andrew-tipping-.aspx Business transformation is now a continuous process that most companies haven’t mastered. Here’s a formula for managing ongoing change. 379274 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/seven-chapters-of-strategic-wisdom-by-walter-kiechel-.aspx A shortcut to the big themes in the conversation about corporate strategy. 379284 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-execution-trap-by-roger-l-martin.aspx The realization of a strategy depends on countless employees. So it's no surprise that when a strategy fails, the reason cited is usually poor execution. But this view of strategy and execution relies on a false metaphor in which senior management is a choosing brain while those in the rest of the company are choiceless arms and legs that merely carry out the brain's bidding. The approach does damage to the corporation because it alienates the people working for it. A better metaphor for strategy is a white-water river, in which choices cascade from its source in the mountains (the corporation) to its mouth (the rest of the organization). Executives at the top make the broader choices involving long-term investments while empowering employees toward the bottom to make more concrete, day-to-day decisions that directly influence customer service and satisfaction. 379065 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/are-you-ignoring-trends-that-could-shake-up-your-business-by-elie-ofek-and-luc-wathieu.aspx Virtually all managers in consumer businesses recognize major social, economic, and technological trends. But many do not consider the profound ways in which trends--especially those that seem unrelated to their core markets--influence consumers' aspirations, attitudes, and behaviors. As a result, companies may be ceding to rivals an opportunity to transform the industry. For instance, the impact of the digital revolution on consumers' daily lives is hardly a revelation. But it may be less obvious that heavy digital users tend to focus on short-term goals, demand immediate gratification, and expect to multitask. That insight, the authors argue, is as important for a company that sells lipstick as it is for one that sells smartphones. The authors present a process for identifying the trends that could reshape a business and three strategies for leveraging trends to create new value propositions. 379069 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/when-youve-got-to-cut-costs-now-by-kevin-p-coyne.aspx The article discusses strategies that managers can use to reduce overhead costs by 10, 20, and 30 percent. The authors say that managers will have to look at a combination of at least 10 actions that will produce opportunities for administrative cost savings and recognize the proportional amount of organizational disruption that accompanies cost control. Topics discussed include consolidating incidentals such as organizational events, resolving overdue personnel issues such as under-performing employees, eliminating interdepartmental liaisons, coordinating departments' parallel activities such as purchasing, redesigning the hiring and performance management processes, and restructuring cross-department activities. 378410 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/the-sustainability-imperative-by-david-h-lubin-and-daniel-c-esty.aspx The article discusses the concepts of business megatrends and of sustainability which can limit companies' capacity to create value for consumers. Topics include venture investment in clean technology and sustainability programs, externalities that can affect a business' competitiveness, and the shift in consumers' preferences toward efficiency which led to Total Quality Management. The five areas where companies must excel in sustainability such as leadership, management integration, and communication are discussed. The four stages of value creation are also discussed. The development of management strategies based on information technology innovations is noted. 378411 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/strategic-speed-mobilize-people-accelerate-execution-by-jocelyn-davis-and-henry-m-frechette-.aspx Only 30 percent of strategic initiatives are successfully executed. Of those that are, most CEOs view the process as too slow. What's going on? 378239 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/gary-hamels-management-2-0-.aspx A look at new ways of managing 377951 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/gary-hamels-harvard-blog-.aspx Topics discussed change management, disruptive innovation, personal effectiveness 377953 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/jim-collins-blogs-on----.aspx Jim Collins is part of BusinessWeeks' Business Exchange, This topic contains 316 news and 406 blog items. Read updated news, blogs, and resources about Jim Collins. 377955 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-upside-of-turbulence-seizing-opportunity-in-an-uncertain-world-by-donald-sull-.aspx We look to leaders in business and government to have the genius to know the future and lead the rest of us to where that vision becomes a reality. This book presents the essence of leadership that relies on a leader's tenacity to plot a course that can withstand and even be propelled by the dynamism that the modern business terrain contains. 377970 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/what-is-strategy-by-michael-e-porter.aspx Today's dynamic markets and technologies have called into question the sustainability of competitive advantage. 377825 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/strategy-as-revolution-by-gary-hamel.aspx How often does the strategic planning process start with senior executives asking what the rest of the organization can teach them about the future? Not often enough, argues Gary Hamel. 377828 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/links/blue-ocean-vs-five-forces-by-andrew-burke-andre-van-stel-and-roy-thurik.aspx Are you a five-forces disciple or a blue-ocean enthusiast? That is, do you try to dominate existing markets or look for opportunities to create new ones? Both approaches to strategy have their devotees, but to the best of our knowledge, no one before now has conducted an empirical study comparing the two camps. 377832 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/on-competition-updated-and-revised-by-michael-e-porter.aspx For the past two decades, Michael Porter's work has towered over the field of competitive strategy. 377838 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/harvard-business-review-on-strategic-renewal.aspx Selection of Harvard Business Review articles on strategic renewal 377840 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/leading-the-revolution-by-gary-hamel.aspx Calling his book "a manifesto and a manual," Hamel explains why every company today needs a band of insurrectionists. 377843 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/the-new-how-creating-business-solutions-through-collaborative-strategy-by-nilofer-merchant.aspx Once in a generation, a book comes along that transforms the business landscape. 377845 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/making-strategy-work-leading-effective-execution-and-change-by.aspx Since change management lies at the heart of strategy implementation, Hrebiniak details its role in successfully transforming an organization. 377846 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/key-management-models-the-60--models-every-manager-needs-to-know-by-gerben-van-den-berg-and-marcel-van-assen.aspx With over 33,500 copies sold of the previous edition, the winning formula of this incredibly successful book will remain the same. 377847 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/seizing-the-white-space-business-model-innovation-for-growth-and-renewal-by-mark-w-johnson.aspx Business model innovation is the key to unlocking transformational growth--but few executives know how to apply it to their businesses. 377848 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/execution-premium-linking-strategy-to-operations-for-competitive-advantage-by-robert-kaplan-and-david-norton.aspx Put your strategy into action 377849 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/good-to-great-by-jim-collins.aspx This worthwhile effort explores the way good organizations can be turned into ones that produce great, sustained results. 377850 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/igibs_1/igibs/book-reviews/how-the-mighty-fall-and-why-some-companies-never-give-in-by-jim-collins.aspx Collins offers leaders the well-founded hope that they can learn how to stave off decline and, if they find themselves falling, reverse their course. 377851 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT