Author Archives: christrygstad

Is Strategy Really “Dead”?

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 [...]

Continuing with the baby registry at Target

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.

Could you make the Zune phone interesting?

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 [...]

Its a boy! Coming April 18th?

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 [...]