Estevao Barros

By the end of part 3 we have seen that to be successful in the current business world that weare part of, our companies need a different way to be and to work, that is robust, organizedand yet flexible. The organized and robust way give a structured approach and the flexibilitygives the firm the opportunity …

A different perspective to see things, and the concept of “surrounding environments” – Part 4. Read More »

We have seen in part 1 and part 2, the importance of starting to see that the business world is much larger that our micro, surrounding environment, but it is made of several other surrounding environments that one day may dominate ours. We saw the risks of being highly influenced by our best customers and …

A different perspective to see things, and the concept of “surrounding environments” – Part 3 Read More »

I started the first part of this text, questioning the reasons why several companies that have been so successful for decades are failing. Former success companies such as Blockbuster, Polaroid, Toys R Us, Borders, Compaq, GE, Woolworth, Kresge, and many others that enjoyed high market share, strong sales and huge profits should be studied and …

A different perspective to see things, and the concept of “surrounding environments” – Part 2 Read More »

Several top executives, professors and researchers have struggled for answers on how to keep up being successful, when several traditional companies, very well managed, with ace CEO´s and top executives team, plenty of resources, technology advanced, enjoying the best scientists, patents, performing very much profitable, market share leaders, captivating great customers, considered innovators,  and much …

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