Author Archives: Phyllis Ezop

Today’s times are characterized by uncertainty and rapid change. Businesses face uncertainty about how their markets might change, which key players will dominate the newly emerging business landscape, which ones will make “Winning Moves” and which ones will stagnate or … Continue reading →

Several companies have shed business units striving to become more focused. In fact, roughly a year to two years ago, news of yet another corporate spinoff was quite common. But, as I told U.S. News & World Report a little … Continue reading →

Innovation has been portrayed as the savior that can revitalize the economy. But, we are starting to see a shift in perspective about how much companies should change. There is now a bit more recognition that the dark side of … Continue reading →

The potential weaknesses of survey research methodology were blatantly highlighted when the polls did not correctly identify the winner of the presidential election. And, my last newsletter discusses what businesses can learn from the failure of the polls. My newsletter … Continue reading →

Disruption and innovation have been in the limelight. But, other routes can lead to business success as well, even for start-up entrepreneurs. This was well said in “The Dangerous Stories We Tell About Entrepreneurs”, a November 21, 2016 Wall Street … Continue reading →