Tag Archives: core competency

Integrated strategy development: Unsurpassable advantage

Posted on March 25, 2011 by binnur

Forgive me, as it has been a long time since I blogged… But, I have been lured to the exotic world of iPhone and Mac programming, and learning kept me challenged, focused and engaged, not to mention, distracted from writing… … Continue reading →

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Strategy 101: What is your core competency?

Posted on October 13, 2008 by binnur

Apple has an announcement scheduled for this Tuesday. There is much speculation of innovations within the MacBook line, including potentially a low cost product line. As a Mac user, I am eagerly awaiting what is next. Whatever their announcement is, … Continue reading →

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Innovation and technology management: hard or soft skills?

Posted on November 29, 2007 by binnur

The article, “Tough CEOs Often Most Successful, A Study Finds“, was published in the WSJ.com last week. The research conducted by three University of Chicago business-school professors highlights that the ‘hard’ skills count more than ‘soft’ skills when it comes … Continue reading →

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Know thyself: Corner stone of your strategic plans

Posted on November 12, 2007 by binnur

Strategic planning is all about the future: where you are going over the next 3+ years, how you plan to get there and how you know when you arrive to your destination. However, your success at your strategic planning all … Continue reading →

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Technology vs. Product Management

Posted on October 8, 2007 by binnur

I previously wrote about technology management, its definition and areas where a technology manager often struggles. In high-tech companies, especially startups, the technologist also plays the role of a product manager. Regardless, a firm’s success depends on how well its … Continue reading →

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