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The state of fashion
McKinsey
DECEMBER 1, 2016
trillion industry may accelerate next year, according to the first joint report from McKinsey and the Business of Fashion. After a tough 2016, growth in the $2.4 Our Insights
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Casual Apparel Outperforms High-End Fashion
BCG
DECEMBER 13, 2016
In the wake of the recent financial crisis, the global fashion and luxury industry established a solid record of extremely strong value creation. Thirty-nine of those companies are in fashion and luxury. Article Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Renewed optimism for the fashion industry
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
After a challenging stretch, has fashion turned the corner? Things are looking up, but the rebound may be uneven, says this year’s The State of Fashion report. Our Insights
Faster fashion: How to shorten the apparel calendar
McKinsey
MAY 18, 2018
To get new styles into stores more quickly, fashion companies must improve internal collaboration, tap into consumer insights, and start to digitize the value chain. Retail Insights
What Real Sustainability Would Look Like in the Fashion Industry
BCG
JULY 14, 2017
Article Friday, July 14, 2017 To maintain its current growth trajectory, the global fashion industry must address its environmental and social footprint.
A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
The clothing industry’s take-make-dispose model has large economic, environmental, and social costs. A transformation based on circular-economy principles could lead to better outcomes. Our Insights
"Selfie" Fashion Trends: Cheap Dresses and "Rentabag"; Mish Handbag Tips
MishTalk
JULY 29, 2015
The popularity of sending "selfies" has even influenced retail sales and women's fashion. In the above video, FT’s Andrea Felsted visits online fashion retailer Asos to see how it is adapting its business model in the era of the selfie.
Avoiding Fads and Fashions in Org Design: Talent Management Video Interview with Amy Kates
Kates Kesler
DECEMBER 15, 2014
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Style that’s sustainable: A new fast-fashion formula
McKinsey
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Stylish, affordable clothing has been a hit with shoppers. Now companies are trying to reduce its social and environmental costs. Our Insights
Avoiding Fads and Fashions in Org Design: Talent Management Video Interview with Amy Kates
Kates Kesler
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Talent Management magazine recently interviewed Amy Kates. Click here for a five minute video on why trends and styles have no place in organization design.
The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Consulting Fashion
The Crazy Lives of Consultants
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
Consulting Fashion. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Memorial Day Fashion Update
The Crazy Lives of Consultants
MAY 27, 2008
Memorial Day Fashion Update. Fashion Reminder: Fashion rules have changed as of Memorial Day. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
Raising Money the Old Fashioned Way
The Nonprofit Consultant
APRIL 10, 2006
They call this one-on-one, in-person fundraising a return to raising money "the old-fashioned way." Old-fashioned" maybe, but you stick with what works An article in the New York times the other day looked at "something called 'face-to-face' or 'street fundraising,' trolling city streets and taking credit card information from donors on the spot."
Doing it the old fashioned way
The Nonprofit Consultant
DECEMBER 13, 2006
Nancy Schwartz of the Getting Attention blog had a great and simple post the other day: Don't Forget to Call. As Nancy points out, those of us who blog on nonprofit topics often get so hung up on pointing out new technologies and nifty tools for reaching more people, or different people, or doing it all quicker, that we often forget to point out the obvious: What we already know works.
Art vs Business
Tom Spencer
JUNE 4, 2015
She entered journalism in the 1980’s and claims to have had no particular inclination towards fashion. Although, after gaining some exposure to the fashion runways working with the British edition of GQ, she says that she ultimately found herself as the editor of Vogue.
The journey to an agile organization at Zalando
McKinsey
APRIL 6, 2018
Europe’s largest online fashion retailer embraced purpose, autonomy, and mastery to build agility, explains VP Engineering Eric Bowman. Insights on Organization
The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Casual Day
The Crazy Lives of Consultants
MAY 28, 2009
But there are fashion choices that should never happen: People - please: belly shirts are never okay in the workplace. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, May 28, 2009. Casual Day. I know, I know. Fridays are casual days at my client. Jeans and denim are not allowed, but tolerated. Sneakers. that too. There. I said it. Posted by. Consulting SME. 10:44 AM. No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Crazy Consultants.
The Internet of Things Wins s+b's 2014 Strategy of the Year
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 20, 2015
The linking of billions of devices through the Web has scaled the heights of strategy fashion
Bad News Is Worse through Email
Strategy+Business
DECEMBER 24, 2013
People prefer old-fashioned voicemail messages to emails when receiving bad news
Big Data Strategy: s+b's Strategy of the Year
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 8, 2014
From the headlines to the C-suite, big data embodied the height of strategy-as-fashion in 2013
Lifelong High Performance, the Japanese-American Way
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 29, 2017
Could the next big management fashion be a hybrid of Japanese and U.S. styles? A few companies in Tokyo are experimenting with a prototype approach that combines competitive high performance with a nurturing environment for lifelong employees -- innovation and job security together
Trump’s First 100 Days: What’s Doable and What’s Not?
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
In traditional fashion, the news outlets just copy (generally inaccurately or incompletely) without ever linking to the source. Major news agencies are now commenting on Trump’s first 100 days. I prefer a link straight to the horse’s mouth. Let’s review Donald Trump’s Contract With the American Voter. more…). Economics
Merkel Seeks 4th Term to Save Liberal World; To Hell With Principles
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
In cheerleading fashion, the Financial Times offered this subtitle: “Trump victory underscores chancellor’s importance to world liberal order” The world will be better off if she loses, but here’s the announcement. German chancellor Angela Merkel announced today she would Seek Fourth Term as Germany’s Leader.
Making the Talent Leap of Faith
Strategy+Business
MARCH 10, 2014
Rita Gunther McGrath explains why organizations need to shed their old-fashioned mentality about how they recruit people in order to fill the talent gap.
Making the Talent Leap of Faith
Strategy+Business
MARCH 9, 2014
Rita Gunther McGrath explains why organizations need to shed their old-fashioned mentality about how they recruit people in order to fill the talent gap.
Your corner of the sphere
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 31, 2018
Tom's might have fashionable shoes, but it's the pay it forward that resonates. And your iPhone might have good download speed, but it's the design and fashion that we pay for. What sort of novel do you want to write? What does your restaurant offer?
The Crazy Lives of Consultants: What Your Drink Says About You.
The Crazy Lives of Consultants
JULY 29, 2013
If your client orders a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned , go nuts. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 29, 2013. What Your Drink Says About You (And Your Client). Aah, cocktails! The time-honored way to unwind while simultaneously "entertaining" clients!
3 Steps To Building A Stand Out Portfolio With Emma Sharley: Podcast #25
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Prior to beginning her successful consultancy, Emma worked in sports marketing, fashion retail marketing, and telecommunications with companies in England including Westfield, Diane Von Furstenberg, Westpac, and T-Mobile.
Friction and traction
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 29, 2017
It's fashionable for designers and marketers to want to reduce friction in the way they engage with users. And sometimes, that's smart. If someone knows what they want, get out of their way and help them get it. One-click, done. But often, what we want is traction.
Amazon to Sell Fiat Chrysler Cars Online: End of Car Dealerships?
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Despite a massive switch from big box retailers to online shopping, car sales are still done the old fashioned way, via a network of franchised dealerships, typically selling a single manufacturer’s lineup of cars. Tesla does sell its own cars directly, but some states do no permit such sales. Now Amazon is entering the fray. Instead of buying from a dealership, or from the manufacturer, customers can directly buy three different Fiat Chrysler models right over the internet.
Airbrushing
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
When they began airbrushing the models in fashion magazines fifty years ago, no one complained much. Everyone knew, we thought, that it was some sort of make believe. But then they started airbrushing our food. And then vacations. And family photos. And brands. And jobs.
3 Steps To Building A Stand Out Portfolio With Emma Sharley: Podcast #25
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Since then it’s varied from startups from those that are launching in market to SMEs to some larger fashion retailers in Australia. I then moved into fashion retail marketing, working for Diane von Furstenberg, so luxury fashion brand. Independent Fashion Advisory Board.
Beware of false averages
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
It's tempting to look at pop music, network TV and the latest hot fashion and come to the conclusion that the recipe for success is to focus group everyone, average it up and make something that pleases the big hump in the middle, while not offending most of the outliers.
Skip Engagment: Run ‘attitude adjustment’ sessions (starting with yourself).
Tandem Consulting
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
The currently fashionable way to do this (and management trends are a ‘fashion item’) is to secure employee engagement. Like skinny jeans, the engagement fashion trend will eventually move on. Leaders Role: It’s OK to demand high performance.
Creating the Diverse Organization: How to Thrive in a Complex World
BCG
APRIL 13, 2016
And in the quest for focus, the conglomerate, with its seemingly cumbersome multidimensional business model, fell out of fashion—at least in developed markets. Perspective Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
MIT Media Lab’s Joi Ito on Digital Innovation and Disruption
BCG
MARCH 22, 2016
The Lab is supported by more than 80 members—including some of the world’s leading corporations—representing such diverse fields as electronics, entertainment, fashion, health care, and telecommunications. Video Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
Consultant, what are you doing to get retired?
Consultants Mind
JANUARY 22, 2016
At the end of the day, it’s the old-fashion strategy of spending less than you make (duh), and getting that money working for you. I look forward to retirement. Who doesn’t? I recently went on a road trip to Key West and Sarasota Florida.
Q&A with Olivier Mourrieras, Vice President, Customer Experience Centre of Competence, E.On, Part 1
1 to 1
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Here''s an objection I sometimes hear when I talk to people about how improving customer experience can boost business performance: "Sure, it sounds great for glam industries like automotive or fashion.
Is Your Organization Passive-Aggressive?
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 16, 2013
The cause is an ingrained organizational design, which evolved in an ad-hoc fashion, and which can be changed by manipulating four informal elements of a company''s organizational DNA This type of organization is insular, defensive, and rigid. Resistance to change is rooted in its essential nature.
Transforming Media Core Technology to Meet Digital Demands
BCG
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Having reshaped the print media and music industries, digital disruption is now sweeping through the rest of media in similar fashion, rendering traditional video distribution models outmoded. Article Tuesday, September 06, 2016. Now, it’s TV’s turn.
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