From the monthly archives: January 2012
GE Global Innovation Barometer 2012
StrategyOne and GE have recently published their ‘Global Innovation Barometer, 2012′. This post looks at their findings of their survey of 2,800 senior executives in 22 markets. Key findings are as follows:
Impact of the economic crisis on innovation:
77% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that there would be a change in [...]
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‘Global Innovation Index, 2011′
Insead has recently published its latest ‘Global Innovation Index’ which looks at various country metrics to determine the ranking of 125 different countries. In addition to the usual metrics, such as number of PhDs, the number of research articles produced the research centres created, the patents issued, and research and development expenditure, [...]
Continue Reading → Must haves in a competitor analysis
Last week’s post looked at must haves in an industry analysis report. This week’s post looks at what should be included in a competitor analysis. In essence, a competitor analysis considers the firm’s competitors, and in particular, provides insights into how they operate, the markets in which they operate and [...]
Continue Reading → Must haves in an industry analysis
As I have stated elsewhere in other blogs and articles, I believe that research is a critical component of good business and decision-making. Indeed, a business plan is worthless without solid research to back up statements and commentary on markets and the industry in which you operate. Furthermore, it is [...]
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