Tom SpencerWe live in an increasingly digital and technology enabled world, which is increasing the level of competition between organisations. Why is this the case? There are three key reasons. Firstly, technology is helping to lower barriers to entry. It has never been easier to create new goods and services, and get them noticed by your […]
The consulting industry provides many services and covers many industry sectors, and so the domain knowledge and expertise that a consultant needs will vary depending on the industry focus and services that the consultant actually provides. That being said, there are some generic skills that every consultant will need to have. As a starting point, […]
An organisation’s approach to strategy will always depend on the circumstances. Who are the organisation’s competitors? There will be existing competitors, and outsiders who might threaten to compete in future. And who are the organisation’s customers? There will be existing customers, and larger groups that the organisation wants to target. By understanding the external environment, an organisation will then be […]