• Forget about a CMO, COO and other old school titles - hire a CGO for business growth

    The days of compartmentalizing business functions into tightly controlled areas of influence (like marketing, sales, operations etc) are long gone - we just need to accept this Change Reality and buy into a new way of thinking: Business Growth. "Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning."  Thomas Edison It is no coincidence that Edison had the foresight and [...]

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    Marketing technology exposed - prepare to be overwhelmed

    So, marketing is simple - right?  All you need to think about is advertising, social media, websites, PR etc etc. This is a new world - Think again and face up to the reality that marketing is much more complex and expansive than you ever imagined. And if you think you can deal with it on your own, then take a look at the infographic below.  Prepare to be overwhelmed.  And this is just the [...]

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    Grit - the new driving force behind innovation?

    "Can countries, companies, educational institutions and even families, foster innovation by helping young people (and old people!) become more disciplined and gritty"? That is the question posed by Jim Kim - President at the World Bank, after a recent discussion with Bill Gates. After reading this recent article posted by Mr. Kim, I began wondering whether this type of grit is a old world [...]

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    Google wins at everything! Should we fear they are trying to take over the world?

    According to Jason Calacanis "It's starting to seem like Google wins at everything...." This morning I was catching up on my reading/podcast listening (yep, that's how I continue to keep myself up-to-date) and an interview with Jason really struck a chord.  Instead of worrying that Putin and his escapades in and around Ukraine might become the spark for World War 3, I started wondering how Larry[...]

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    Why planning a holiday impacts your future success

    Going on vacation this December? If you're heading out of town and maybe even out of country, I bet you have done the following things: Agreed on the timing with your family Decided on a destination (and booked the hotel if applicable) Decided how you are going to get there and booked your mode if travel (if necessary) Booked a rental car (if needed) Checked that your passport is still valid[...]

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    Creating a growth-oriented culture

    Owners, executives and management today are faced with a dramatically different and changing environment, one that they have never faced in the history of their businesses. The new and ever evolving (and lightning fast) digital space, combined with rapidly evolving demographics has dramatically changed forever the playing field upon which we enter ever morning of our business lives.  Why?  [...]

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