Greater demand for philanthropic dollars in a challenging economy leads to more well-meaning groups competing for less resources. While individual Americans give to charity at rates higher than other developed nations, barriers to giving today are several, including:...
We’ve written about the decline of service in retail generally. In the home improvement sector retailers and customers are thinking similarly to resolve a problem that seemed like a good idea at the time. We note with interest in particular the Lowe’s CEO...
When it comes to responding to a formidable competitive threat from another provider, passive activity in the shadows can do more damage than a full-frontal assault. In fact, to efficiently surpass or thwart a better-performing competitor, competitive intelligence and...