How disruption changes the competition

Competitors are no longer right in front of you In the pre-disruption days, competition were defined by what industry a company belonged to. Banks competed against other banks for example and whilst every player was not happy this demarkation did suggest that at least...

Can you teach disruptive thinking?

The 5 W’s & H of Disruptive Thinking Does disruption depend on chance or a few young entrepreneurs or a lucky bet? Can people learn to be disruptive? Do we all have a potential Uber idea lurking within us? I find these fascinating questions. My experience is...

What innovators can learn from McDonald’s

Sometime we all forget how innovative McDonald’s has been. From Ronald McDonald to happy meals to breakfast menu’s to drive through sales to McCafe’s, McDonald’s has been at the forefront of many innovations in the fast-food industry. In fact,...

How to create out of the box ideas at your next strategic planning day

Managers and leaders often say they need ‘out-of-the-box’ ideas to grow their brands and businesses. They get together at their annual strategic planning days and talk about the business but they often ask me as a facilitator the same question. How do you create an...

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