Sustainable Strategic Advantage

by M. Dana Baldwin What does it take to be today’s winning competitor?  The winner must have a competitive advantage—right?  Real winners aren’t satisfied with a competitive advantage that may be just a flash in the pan, they want a sustainable, strategic advantage...

Is Your Company a Good Supplier?

by M. Dana Baldwin, Senior Consultant In your strategic analysis of your customers’ buying behavior, have you noticed that most of the time there are three major areas that come into play?  First: Brand.  The elements of your brand that impact your customers’ buying...

How Do You Handle Under-performers?

By M. Dana Baldwin, Senior Consultant Strategic Planning ExpertHave you ever had the situation in your company in which employees who seemed to have good skills, knowledge and capabilities simply were not performing anywhere near their potential?  What happened to...

What Kind of Leader Are You?

by M. Dana Baldwin, Senior Consultant Strategic Planning ExpertWhat is your leadership style?  It may be very difficult to put such an all-encompassing subject into a few words, but let’s have a go at it.  What are the factors that determine your leadership style? ...