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Strategy of War – Business Lessons from the Battlefield

Tom Spencer

Military strategy has long been a source of wisdom for the field of business, inspiring countless comparisons. This article will consider three examples from military history that can examined to better understand competitive strategy in the business arena. He led small but trained armies against larger enemies on many fronts.

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Bank Valuation: Understanding Key Ratios and Metrics

Tom Spencer

Profitability ratios Net interest margin (NIM) Efficiency ratio Return on assets (ROA) Fee income to total income Return on equity (ROE) Dividend payout ratio Total shareholder return (TSR) 1.1 All else being equal, a higher ROA is better as it indicates stronger profitability and more efficient asset utilization.

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Retail Brands Harness Success Through Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

Supply Chain Complexities : Efficient supply chain management is crucial for timely deliveries and a seamless customer experience. Strategic Planning : Consultants assist in developing tailored e-commerce strategies aligned with a brand’s objectives. Consultants assist in optimizing the supply chain for maximum efficiency.

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Why Is Change Management Vital to Any Company?

Clarity Consultants

While it allows the company to implement new strategies, processes, or technologies that enhance productivity and profitability, change is inherently disruptive for employees. Through successful change management strategies, it’s possible to reduce uncertainty, minimize confusion, and improve employee sentiment regarding the update.

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How to Provide Safe and Comfortable In-Person Training as People Return to the Office

Clarity Consultants

As a result, some companies are beginning to transition back to in-person training as part of their workforce development strategy. At Clarity, we have nearly 30 years of experience in L&D, giving us the knowledge and expertise to update your training approaches efficiently. Re-opening processes are underway in many industries.

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The ROI of eLearning: Measuring the Impact of Online Training on Organizational Success

Clarity Consultants

They can focus the coursework on critical skill areas, allowing them to close knowledge gaps quickly and efficiently. With that approach, eLearning programs become far more efficient. Using a micro-learning approach is another highly effective strategy.

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6 Digital Strategies, and Why Some Work Better than Others

Harvard Business

As incumbents fight back with their own digital strategies, our research shows that they often trigger a second wave of competition, closer to the notion of Schumpeterian imitation where incumbents start themselves to innovate, sometimes aggressively, against the threat of entrants slashing yet more revenue and profit growth.