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Design Thinking Driven Problem Solving and Innovation

Flevy

Collaboration: Design thinking is a collaborative process that involves multiple stakeholders. Brainstorming: Generating a wide range of ideas and solutions. The author’s firm, Operational Excellence Consulting , has published a multitude of Design Thinking presentations and related frameworks to Flevy.

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SWOT, Done Right, Can Provide Important Insights

Strategic Communications

Another important point—make sure you’re using a true brainstorming process as you conduct your SWOT analysis. A brainstorming session requires simply seeking input and documenting it for later consideration. The most input you get from a broad array of key stakeholders—employees, customers, vendors, etc.

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15 Bad Sales Habits & How to Break Them in 2018

Hubspot Sales

If you don't bother to gain consensus from all relevant stakeholders, a business leader who doesn't see the value in your product or service might shut down the deal in its final stages. Find out if any of your coworkers have come up against this objection, and ask them to brainstorm solutions. Skimping on research. Not preparing.

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The definitive guide on how to write a business plan (free templates)

PandaDoc

Before you begin to implement your company’s business plan, it’s necessary to brainstorm to make sure your team is prepared to answer some questions: Why are we starting/ready to expand the business? Stakeholders, investors, bankers, etc. Bring stakeholders/investors closer. What makes our company different?

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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

Being easy to read, short and jargon-free The Strategy Book (FT Publishing, 2012) is a considerable achievement bearing in mind the subject matter. He continues by explaining the importance of making the strategy engaging and listening to feedback from stakeholders. He notes Chris Aryris’ observation about defensive routines.

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The 10 Best AI Tools for Small Businesses and How to Use Them

Hubspot Sales

Cut to 2024 , and I lean on ChatGPT to brainstorm use cases for products, concepts, or other ideas I’m writing about. Buffer Buffer is a social media toolkit that helps you write, schedule, and publish social media content. Sometimes, the posts don’t go live, or the images are small when published.

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The Proven Process for Developing a Go-to-Market Strategy [+Templates]

Hubspot Sales

Use go-to-market strategy templates Launching a new product or service can get overwhelming very quickly, especially when there are many moving parts and stakeholders. Get your team together and brainstorm the various job titles that could be impacted by your solution. Identify the buying center and personas.