The Wall Street Journal published an interesting article called, “Strategic Plans Lose Favor“. This article highlighted the fact that many companies are abandoning strategic planning in light of today’s rapidly-changing business climate and conditions. It goes on to say that companies are starting to value flexibility over strategic planning. Is this really the case? Is it wise to abandon strategic planning now? Read More »

The Target registry experience was much different that our experience at Babies R’ Us. Better. More simple. Just pick up you scanner at the customer service desk. It seemed silly that Babies R’ Us dedicated a whole large area to a baby registry area, which  was unmanned until we specifically asked for someone. Read More »

So, rumors have been swirling about a potential Zune phone being announced, but looking at the specs, it appears like they are the laggard rather than the leader. Taking note of their XBox 360 coup, where they gained tons of market share by releasing their product ahead of the competition. It seems puzzling that they would release their phone so late in the game, especially with ho-hum features like 720p, a 5 megapixel phone, and their own music store. They, of all companies, should know that a great way to win is by leapfrogging, not crawling ahead. Isn’t the failure of the Zune iteself evidence of that?
Microsoft still has a chance of creating a platform, and getting some market share for the Windows Mobile operating system before it becomes completely irrelevant. Below are a few ideas I think Microsoft could use to leapfrog the competition, and get back into the game. Read More »

That’s the due date at least. With childbirth, I’m sure things never go as planned, which is why I’m not counting on that date at least. Should be an exciting time! April/May 2010 will be busy with the birth and the fact that I’ll be finishing my MBA from the University St. Thomas – Opus College of Business, provided I pass my last two classes.
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