The New Yorker recently argued that “disruption” doesn’t really exist. Wrong, says Trish. Many companies harbor these potential innovators and should encourage them — or risk losing them to a competitor that values their insights and energy. Let Clay Christensen, The New Yorker Argue About Disruption — Here’s How It Really Works Bring up the subject of disruption, and you’re ... Read More »
Was Walmart chief Doug McMillon right to blame severe winter weather for his company’s disappointing quarterly profits? Probably not. Trish explains how great managers focus on perfect execution — deftly handling the many small decisions, small investments and small solutions that add up to big wins. Don’t Blame the Weather, Wal-Mart: 4 Ways Perfectionists Tackle Problems by Trish Gorman, published on ... Read More »
In his most recent letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett described two successful small investments he made more than 20 years ago. Both illustrate one of his fundamental rules: “Keep things simple and don’t swing for the fences.” In parts one and two of this two-part column, Trish explores six powerful growth strategies that thoughtful managers in a range of industries ... Read More »
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