Analyzing Customer Discovery Interviews

One of the key contributions of the theory of emergence is its emphasis on the importance of interactions between the lower-level elements of a system. In organizations, these lower-level elements are typically the individuals who make up the group or team. The emergence theory suggests that the interactions between these individuals are the key to Read More …

Applying The Principles of Effective Action Learning to Your Marketing Activities

Action learning (also known as experiential learning) is a teaching method of having learners participate in a real-world situation, complete activities under direct supervision, and reflect on their experiences afterward. It works fairly simply—participants are invited to collaborate through key questions. The goal? To inspire action, catalyze ideas, and transform interactions internally or with customers. Read More …

Your Marketing Brand’s Assets: More Than A Color Palette

Creating a brand isn’t an easy task. It requires thinking outside the box and coming up with fresh ideas that your target demographic will find appealing. Your marketing brand should be no exception to this rule. You must first identify your business’s best assets to create a memorable brand. After all, not every business has Read More …

The Advantages of Managing Customer Value

While businesses continue to focus more and more on digital marketing, research shows that for it to be truly successful, it needs to be integrated into a company’s entire marketing strategy. Companies need to understand how they can effectively target their audience and ensure their message resonates with them. Customer-focused marketing is one way of Read More …

Developing Provocative Propositions; Short Statements that Describe the Desired Future

Sometimes, a compelling visual image may be enough to encapsulate the dream. However, groups often prefer to add a brief message, which can act as a purpose statement or summarize their strategic vision. The power of the Dream phase (The Starting Point for a Business Development Project) is that it encourages people to use the Read More …