A broader perception is indeed critical for understanding, creativity, and decision-making, and the reasons why it’s often overlooked in education are complex and multifaceted. To visualize different perspectives, I have a great story from one of Edward De Bono’s books on Thinking. It demonstrates why you need to go beyond the obvious. A […] The post Why Is a Broad Perception Critical For Creativity, and Decision Making. appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  The AI Revolution – Preparing Your Business for the Future   I am sure you know we are in the beginning stages of an AI revolution. You can rarely pick up a newspaper or read an article that doesn’t have a story about this disruptive technology and its exponential growth.   The Financial Times […] The post The AI Revolution – Preparing Your Business for the Future appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  Concepts: Shaping Ideas, Solving Problems   Please stop trying to be competitive; that’s only the baseline in our global, rapidly changing, product-rich economy and markets. You also need to resist the temptation to quickly “do something.” Pause and think about how concepts can help you shape ideas and solve problems first. Instead, consider how […] The post Concepts: Shaping Ideas, Solving Problems appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  Stop trying to be competitive; that’s only the baseline in our now global, rapidly changing product-rich economy and markets. You must also resist the temptation to quickly “do something” and start to think differently first.   To do that, you need new insights and concepts to create new value-integrated products and services. You do […] The post The Power of Concepts: Creating Ideas, Fueling Innovation appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  In the intricate tapestry of human cognition, analysis is one of our most potent tools for deciphering the world around us. It’s a method honed through centuries of scientific exploration, artistic interpretation, and problem-solving. Yet, in our fervor to understand and unravel the complexities of existence, we must confront a fundamental truth: Analysis alone […] The post Beyond the Numbers: Why Analysis Alone Falls Short in Concept Generation appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  In the quest for understanding, our minds have an incredible capacity for analysis. We scrutinize data, dissect problems, and employ various methodologies to uncover hidden truths. Yet, amid this analytical journey, you must remember a fundamental principle: no amount of analysis can reveal a concept that isn’t there. For example, you are analyzing a […] The post No Amount of Analysis Can Reveal a Concept That Isn’t Already There appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  Now that you have researched and diagnosed your problem or opportunity, It is time to take your strategy thinking from data to creative insights. I started by writing this blog post about using the information obtained from your research and diagnosis and turning it into insights, concepts, and innovations.   I quickly realized that “being […] The post Strategic Thinking: From Data To Creative Insights appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  Once you have identified your objective, you are ready to begin researching the “problem” preventing you from reaching your objective. Typically, research is the first step to gaining the knowledge needed to understand the problem. But, more than research alone, you must also diagnose the situation to get the information you need to solve […] The post Why Both Research and Diagnosis are Invaluable Tools in Your Strategy Toolkit appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

    Once you have identified your objective, you are ready to begin researching the “problem” preventing you from reaching your objective. Typically, research is the first step to gaining the knowledge needed to understand the problem. But, more than research alone, you must also diagnose the situation to get the information you need to […] The post Strategic Thinking: Why Research Without Diagnosis Is Incomplete. appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more

  A well-crafted value proposition addresses the pain points, needs, or desires of the customers and explains how the product or service can fulfill those needs better than the competition.   The key to revenues and profits lies in your value proposition. It’s the critical point of your business strategy. In one or two sentences, […] The post Captivating Customers, Driving Profits: The Role of Your Value Proposition appeared first on Harbor Capital Group Inc ..read more