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Clarity You Need to Act! - What Sets Strategy apart from Tactics
It's important to understand the distinction between strategy and tactics. While they may seem similar, they play different roles....
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Make Better Experiences for Member-Based Organizations
Welcome to a new era of member-based organizations, where creating exceptional experiences for clients and members is the key to...
Jun 18, 20231 min read
Putting People First: The Power of Human-Centred Innovation Over Business Success
This collection of case studies is a great reference to understand the benefits of Design Thinking.
Mar 13, 20235 min read
Spare, Open, Shoe Dog. Who Is the Ghostwriter Behind All Three?
The recent release of Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, has made huge waves around the world. I have no intention of gossiping about the...
Jan 27, 20232 min read
The Top 12 Reasons Start-ups Fail
Running a business is the greatest self improvement exercise you can ever go on. In my 25+ years career, I have been a professional...
Dec 3, 20222 min read
You Know About "Brainstorming", But How About “Bodystorming"?
"Bodystorm," as the name implies, uses the body to experience and communicate ideas. Most of us have experienced "brainstorming", but we...
May 12, 20223 min read
The MBAÂ Persona
Recently, I attended a Business Design workshop held at my b-school, Rotman School of Management. As a 1st year MBA student coming from a...
Apr 15, 20225 min read
Transform Your Business with These 10 Design Thinking Books!
Design Thinking, a catalyst for organic growth and innovation, offers a practical pathway to success . Just as Total Quality Management...
Dec 7, 20207 min read
2020: The Birth of Grey Swan Guild
It has been 8 months since the World Health Organization declared the global pandemic of COVID-19 in March. Many countries and regions...
Nov 16, 20206 min read
Will a 4th Tier Chinese City Predict the Outcome of 2020 US Presidential Election?
Have you heard of Yiwu? Most people don’t have a clue. It is a 4th Tier city in China. It is located 100 km (62 mi) south of the city of...
Oct 9, 20203 min read
Will Costco Fail and Leave China in 36 Months?
If you haven’t already heard of or seen the first Costco store-open frenzy in Shanghai three weeks ago, here’s a quick update: COSTCO...
Sep 17, 20195 min read
Here Starts the Podcast - China Marketing Discussion with Fellow Canadian Marketers
I started my first real job as a business development specialist at China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in...
Aug 26, 20191 min read
We are also very curious, who are shopping after midnight?
MINI recently opened a 40-square-meter boutique store in Shanghai. However, it does NOT sell cars . 111 kinds of "limited edition" that...
Jul 14, 20194 min read
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