In my innovation practice, we've embraced alpha as a means of measuring signals (a hypothesis or…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Rod, I think you're absolutely right with regard to reframing this particular subject, and…May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
Published inDataDrivenInvestorHow Can Your Company Use Intellectual Capital To Create Massive Value Just Like IBM, Apple, Amazon…Many of today’s largest companies, like Apple and Amazon, have gotten to where they are by leveraging their intellectual capital. But what…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Published inDataDrivenInvestorCorporate Strategy & The Parsimony Imperative — UpdatedIn business, as in life, the least complex idea is often the right one.Nov 4, 2019Nov 4, 2019
Published inDataDrivenInvestorIs launching startups the new corporate strategy?3 years ago a VP left her position, launched a company aimed at fixing a big, industry-wide problem, and just sold it for $800 million. So…Jun 5, 2019Jun 5, 2019
Published insaltflatsBusiness Ecosystem Design: Value Extraction & DiffusionTwo of the most powerful benefits of a well-designed business ecosystem are extracting value and adoption of new ideas.Feb 27, 2019Feb 27, 2019
Published inDataDrivenInvestorThe Power of QuestionsAsking questions requires a maturity that, once achieved, is power.Dec 17, 2018Dec 17, 2018
Published inDataDrivenInvestorCorporate Strategy & The Parsimony ImperativeThe right answer— more often than not — is the least complex.Sep 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018
Published insaltflatsSunk Cost Fallacy: Our First ‘Grains of Salt’ InstallmentGrains of Salt are easily digestible nuggets of information that interests us here at Salt Flats. Meeting some co-workers after work…Aug 31, 2018Aug 31, 2018
Published inDataDrivenInvestorBe Interesting, Then Watch What Happens.How can such a simple concept help create a culture that’s primed for innovation?Aug 29, 2018Aug 29, 2018
Published insaltflatsMaking The Case For Constant Business Re-ImaginationRight now, someone else is re-imagining your business. And that’s precisely why you should be re-imagining it yourself.Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
Why I joined Salt FlatsSalt Flats is a management consulting company that’s completely different — and that’s a really good thing!Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Music To A Marketer’s Ears: Frunes Poised To Become The Season’s Hottest Promotional ToolStartup merges the power of branded physical stickers with digital content and robust data analytics, in what promises to become a…Sep 5, 2017Sep 5, 2017
The Awesomest Meatloaf With Homemade Ketchup, Super Cheezy Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli (cause you…For those of you who have known me for years, you’ve had this meal a few times. I like to make it once or twice a year but it’s been so…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
‘Engage Everywhere’ For Entire Business Performance ImprovementFrom through-the-line marketing campaigns to internal operations, HR and benefits, and even supply chain management, today’s companies are…Jan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017
Hey Twitter, Can You Craft An Algorithm That Diminishes A Post’s Reach As It Ages?Ok, I know you can. But here’s the thing….Jan 18, 2017Jan 18, 2017
3 Businesses That Will Benefit From Adding Loyalty in 2017We’re all familiar with customer loyalty programs. The average consumer is a member of more than 15 programs which works itself out to more…Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
3 Great Ideas For Increasing Customer EngagementYou know how the adage goes: An engaged customer is a happy customer. And happy customers spend more money. One thing we hear all the time…Sep 7, 2016Sep 7, 2016
Your Salesforce Just Called And Said They Need A VacationPerhaps one of the most important functions of an executive team is to keep its sales team in a position to optimally perform. Sales is the…Aug 31, 2016Aug 31, 2016
In Loyalty, Breakage Is Bad BusinessIt’s not human nature. It’s poor program design.Aug 29, 2016Aug 29, 2016