A narrative is a story or account of events or experiences. It can be real or fictitious. The stories that people tell serve to frame and define how they see themselves and others. Narratives can span across cultures and serve to both bring people together and also divide them. They can shift over time as circumstances change or as people evolve and … Read More
Finding value
One company wants to attack another by expanding into its market. The new products they create will include variants on what the company being attacked makes. The hope is that these blended product concepts will be familiar enough to people that it will lure them away from what they are currently using. If Company A makes product X and Company … Read More
A nuanced approach
Not all problems can be solved with blunt force. A softer approach enables you to be more nuanced in your solution. It involves becoming deeply familiar with your customer. Reaching understanding takes time and patience. Rushing into new initiatives is a great way to kick start an effort, but can be ineffective for longer-term growth and client satisfaction.