Innovation and Efficiency
DESCRIPTION Being dependent upon bringing new products into the market is reflected in the consequent need to be continually innovative as a business and an organization. However, the necessary innovation does not come easily, particularly when the people working with innovation tend to either look only at product possibilities and not market demand or not […]
Culture and Organizational Collaboration
DESCRIPTION As a consequence of some major changes in either work processes, company setup and/or market situation, the existing organization is not adequate to meet the challenges the company is facing. Hence, it evident that a new and more collaborative culture is called for. Furthermore, it is also apparent that some new work skills are […]
Compliance
DESCRIPTION Meeting the requirements of regulatory agencies is no small task, particularly within the pharmaceutical, agricultural, financial, and utility-based industries. Ultimately, there is a tradeoff in the actions taken in regards to regulatory agencies: either be highly compliant, leading to great inefficiencies in operation or be less compliant and risk not only violating regulations but […]
Africa: The Next Market
DESCRIPTION In recent years particularly Northern Africa and South Africa has become increasingly interesting, as these countries are the third fastest-growing region in the world. Improved macro-environmental conditions, widening pathways into international capital, together with the growth of labor force and middle-class consumers are all contributors to the improving prospect of this region. Growth prospects […]
Performance Management and Incentives
DESCRIPTION As part of securing the company’s values and/or strategy for (foreign) subsidiaries, the company has a performance management program that is partly tied to stocks and wages, but also other motivational aspects. Unfortunately, these programs do not fully work as intended, as one or more management groups in the subsidiaries act to optimize personal […]
The Future Role of the Company
DESCRIPTION Because of factors such as climate, Covid-19, CSR, digitalization, increased globalization, change in energy sources, or other market disruptions, there is a need to look profoundly at how the company should look in the future say 3-8 years from now. Defining what factors that will have the most influence on the company’s business environment […]
Russia & Eastern Europe
DESCRIPTION Russia’s long period of sturdy growth came to an end around 2009. However, today the question is if Russia is worthwhile or if this is just too complicated. Over-regulation, political circumstances, deteriorating infrastructure, bureaucracy, high level of illegal trade, widespread corruption, and bad relations to other countries (particularly Western) are inhibiting the Russian market. […]
Brand Smashing
DESCRIPTION The options for differentiated brand building is slowly slipping up, and it is forcing you to think of alternatives. With the myriad of brand logos trying to stand out of the crowd but creating brand confusion for the consumer, it is crucial not to be dependent on your brand logo alone. Stemming from the […]
Product (Category) Portfolio Management
DESCRIPTION Creating the optimal category mix is increasingly important for the business. On one hand, extending the product portfolio can jeopardize the focus on the existing core business. On this note, if we are moving into new markets, which we do not necessarily have extensive knowledge about, can we risk that our efforts are too […]
India: (Still?) An Emerging Market
DESCRIPTION With a real GDP rate growth of 4-7% 2015-2020 is India still a market worthwhile, and can it be considered an emerging market as a prospect or to have already invested in India. Although on one hand India is accepted as a very attractive market, there are several challenges that pose high barriers for […]
