Posts by George Veth
The untold story of how Florence Nightingale used data viz to save lives
Nightingale was a fierce advocate of public health—and she used sophisticated graphic design to make her case.
Read MoreHow Customer Obsession Can Be Your Competitive Advantage
At 6:45 on a Sunday morning in October, hundreds of New Yorkers waited in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The line wrapped around the block but was still fewer than expected, the cold rain separating the casual fans from the die-hard loyalists. They weren’t in line for concert tickets, for the latest iPhone or Nike drop,…
Read MoreWhat Happens if ‘Absorbing by Observation’ Disappears?
Over the years, I have witnessed many different ways of supporting young people as they learn about a job and a company culture and norms — to “absorb by observation.” But much about this is changing.
Read MoreMost meetings are useless. Here are 4 times you shouldn’t schedule them
Time is valuable, and an unproductive meeting wastes several people’s time simultaneously.
Read MoreBenchmarking in the dairy industry: Strengthening performance amid double volatility
The dairy industry faces shifting demand and price pressure. Continuous benchmarking processes can help identify emerging areas of excellence and the possibility of higher-impact improvements.
Read MoreHow to Calculate Risk Based on Where Your Profits Come From
Risk heat maps are simply mappings of various business elements’ magnitude of risk. Many companies use them as their primary risk-assessment tool, but they don’t paint a complete picture. The action question is how to integrate a company’s key profit-generating customers, products, and operations — its profit landscape — into its risk management process.
Read MoreRam Charan: Are You The CEO You Need To Be Now?
The biggest risk—and opportunity—in your business today? Your leadership, says Ram Charan, one of the world’s top CEO coaches. A guide to what you and your team must do to grab competitive advantage and exponential growth in a digital age.
Read MoreThe resilience imperative: Succeeding in uncertain times
Strengthening institutional resilience has never been more important.
Read More“Weekly Picks” (May 13th)
These are adaptable’s favorite couple of articles on Strategy Execution for the week ending May 13th. Enjoy!
Read MoreHow Customer-Led Category Management Can Transform Retail
By resetting their commercial models to put customers first, retailers can boost growth and margins.
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