Archive for November 2017
Pricing is Product Management’s Responsibility Too
Product managers undoubtedly can be held accountable for the profitability of their portfolio. It is reasonably possible to make portfolio profitability a key performance indicator of a product manager. And it reasonable to make this part of their compensation package, thus holding them not only accountable but impacting their own economic condition based on the quality of the decisions they make.
Read MoreInnovating the World of Management Consulting
Consultancies, he says, are focusing on lowering costs rather than driving value. “In any industry, when the basis of competition becomes efficiency versus innovation and new solutions, disruption lies on the horizon.”Innovating the World of Management Consulting
Read MoreIf My Customers are Unique, Why Isn’t their Pricing?
Assigning a list price is an arduous task—we want to make sure we get it just right to ensure good margins and profitability. But are we underestimating the importance of one key question? Who is(are) my end user(s) and how are they using my product? If you can think of various answers you may have various customer segments.
Read More“Disruptive Innovation” Key to America’s Future
The creation of the automobile was not a disruptive innovation but Henry Ford’s development of the assembly line was. The creation of the iPhone might be regarded as destructive innovation, but the advances in the technology are clearly sustaining innovation.
Read More14 Travel Hacks for Hassle-Free Business Trips
Business trips aren’t going away anytime soon, nor should they. There’s real value in face-to-face meetings and in-person networking. With thoughtful preparation, you can enjoy hassle-free travel from point A to B, and back.
Read MoreStrategic Movements: November 2017
Apple and Qualcomm are in a feud. Issue: Qualcomm makes and holds patents over much of the modem chips that handle communications between wireless devices and cellular networks. Actions: Apple sued Qualcomm over market dominance, and Qualcomm responded by withholding software required to configure their next-gen chips.
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