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A New Alchemy: Non-Market Factors and your Strategic Plan
How do you harness Non-Market factors? Anyone in Ontario taking advantage of the province’s “Feed-in Tariff” has an answer. But while most people can name a host of Market Factors that shape business...
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Improve your Business Risk Management by Accounting for Risk Cultures
In an earlier blog post that discussed non-market factors and their implication on business strategy, the concept of risk was explored a bit. More conservative businesses seek to manage risk, while...
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Organizational Cultures and Individual Behaviour
Thinking of making a major move? Successfully joining, managing, buying, partnering or merging with an organization depends on a great many factors. Indeed, aligning the different forces and...
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Why Best-in-Class Organizations Have a Sustainability Plan
Based on current trends, humanity will require twice as many resources than our planet can support by the mid-2030s. While waste is gathering on land, in the air, and water, there is considerable...
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“I Never Promised You a Rose Garden”
The story plays out time and time again. An RFP is put out for say a Rose garden. Proponents respond to the RFP and propose to deliver anything from a Dandelion garden to an Orchid garden based on what...
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Three Common Killers of Steering Committees and How to Avoid Them
Steering committees work most of the time, but when they fail, the results can be disastrous; wasted money, conflicts of interest and missed deadlines are a few of the problems that can come up. Are...
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Three Reasons Why You Should “Like” Social Media
Facebook isn’t just for looking up your high school friends anymore. The social network can be a powerful ally in your strategic planning initiatives. Eliciting input from stakeholders is a fundamental...
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Taking Action in Uncertain Times: Options for Utilities in Ontario
By John Whincup and Steve Klein Feeling like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place these days? You’re not alone. Many local distribution companies (LDCs) across Ontario are under pressure from...
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Why Going Paperless is Better for Your Bottom Line
Why Going Paperless is Better for Your Bottom Line Most organizations don’t understand the impact that paper can have on their bottom line. More often than not, the financial benefits of reducing paper...
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