http://www.booz.com/global/home/what_we_think/cds_home The power of coherence: A company's right to win in any market depends not just on external market positioning, and not just on internal capabilities -- but on a coherent strategy that aligns them at every level. Sun, 19 May 2013 10:29:41 -0500 http://www.booz.com/media/image/boozco-logo_for_rss.gif http://www.booz.com/global/home/what_we_think/cds_home 88 30 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Succeeding-in-Hospital-and-Health-Systems-MA.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 A Booz & Company analysis of M&A among hospitals and health systems shows that typical deal drivers--such as geographic proximity or market dominance--do not lead to success. By contrast, an M&A strategy that leverages the capabilities system of the deal partners is overwhelmingly successful. by Sanjay B. Saxena, Anu Sharma, and Anne Wong Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Succeeding-in-Hospital-and-Health-Systems-MA.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09207?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=b2721 A Booz & Company analysis of M&A among hospitals and health systems shows that typical deal drivers--such as geographic proximity or market dominance--do not lead to success. By contrast, an M&A strategy that leverages the capability systems of the deal partners is overwhelmingly successful. by Sanjay B. Saxena, Anu Sharma, and Anne Wong Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09207?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=b2721 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Medical-Device-Quality.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 In our experience, there are three root causes for the rising incidence of product failures in the medical device industry: a siloed, reactive approach to quality; a lack of focus on continuous improvement; and the ever-increasing complexity of medical devices. To address them, manufacturers should consider developing quality management as an organizational capability. The principal components of such a capability are critical-to-quality (CTQ) management, systems engineering, and design for Six Sigma (DFSS). Companies that successfully weave these three elements into an integrated, preventive quality capability can achieve a competitive advantage and a leadership position in their industry. by Marcus Ehrhardt, Richard Holman, Robert Hutchens, and Ian MacDonald Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Medical-Device-Quality.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 http://www.booz.com/global/home/what-we-think/books/essential_advantage/TEA_related_content/51882661?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=4394e by Paul Leinwand, and Cesare Mainardi Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/global/home/what-we-think/books/essential_advantage/TEA_related_content/51882661?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=4394e http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Success-Through-Capabilities.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 Coherence between capabilities and the "way to play" is a key driver of profitability and success in the technology industry. To thrive in the coming years, tech companies will need five capabilities: an understanding of what consumers want, the ability to analyze consumer data, innovation proficiency, ecosystem management, and excellence in design and user experience. by Pierre Péladeau, Roman Friedrich, and Gabriel Catrina Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Success-Through-Capabilities.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Charting-a-Clear-Course-in-Rough-Seas.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 Many hospitals and healthcare systems are not prepared for the way their function and forms will change in the next few years. They appear to be stuck, as if waiting for competitors, regulators, and payors to tell them how to define themselves. With a capabilities-driven strategy that broadens their thinking about form and function, hospitals and health systems can untether themselves from the past, unlock new opportunities, and remain viable and vital during these tumultuous times. by Gary Ahlquist, Sanjay B. Saxena, Igor Belokrinitsky, and Akshay Kapur Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Charting-a-Clear-Course-in-Rough-Seas.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 http://www.booz.com/global/home/what-we-think/books/essential_advantage/TEA_related_content/51900669?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=f519d by Gerald Adolph and Ken Favaro Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/global/home/what-we-think/books/essential_advantage/TEA_related_content/51900669?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=f519d http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Investing-in-Talent-for-Sustained-Growth.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 Senior leadership teams and human resources executives should develop focused people strategies that align with and support their company's capabilities system--the few things the company does exceptionally well that distinguish it from competitors. By following four steps, executives can identify, prioritize, and develop the employee segments across the organization that are critical to its long-term differentiation and success. by DeAnne Aguirre, Ashley Harshak, Laird Post, and Sonia Storr Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Investing-in-Talent-for-Sustained-Growth.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/12206?pg=all&utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=b2721 Your customer value proposition is the key to organic growth -- for a fast-food chain like Wendy's, or for any other consumer business. by Max Cuellar, Leslie Moeller, and Heberto Molina Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/12206?pg=all&utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=b2721 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_TheCapableUtilityCompany-final.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57 Energy utility companies must adapt to a new environment--with more distributed supply technologies, broad-based digitization of the delivery infrastructure, and an increasingly sophisticated customer base--all under increasing price, regulatory, and shareholder pressure. Success requires becoming more coherent by focusing on the few capabilities that meet a unique combination of market, regulatory, and shareholder requirements. This strategy goes beyond continuous improvement and cost cutting; the first step is to create a blueprint for attaining a successful position five to 10 years out while making the most of the capabilities your company has today. by James Hendrickson Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:00:00 -0600 http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_TheCapableUtilityCompany-final.pdf?utm_content=AllCDS&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TextLink&gko=96b57