Amukelani Ahmann shares an article that identifies three priorities and measurable goals for technology executives in today’s business world. Technology executives should embrace their role as business integrators. They need to act as the bridge between big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. In today’s fast-moving world, technology is no longer a behind-the-scenes function. It has become […]
Kate Wade identifies the problems and limitations of using Gen AI for market research and explains how to improve your search queries. Generative AI (Gen AI) is transforming the way businesses conduct research, making it faster and more accessible than ever before. However, relying solely on Gen AI for market research can be dangerous. While […]
Ed Wiley explains why an effective AI strategy is a business imperative and identifies three key areas of focus when developing an AI strategy. In today’s business landscape with new transformative opportunities seemingly emerging daily, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical component of competitive strategy. Like e-commerce in the late […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Weijia Xie. Weijia is a recognized thought leader in transportation electrification and energy transition, with a strong track record in business development and program management. Previously, Weijia served as the Global Fleet Decarbonization Lead at Accenture and the Decarbonization Strategy Lead within AECOM’s Energy team. With 15 years of experience […]
Ethan Williams explains how a specific mindset kills margins, debunks myths of commoditization, and identifies opportunities to differentiate. If you think your product or service is a “commodity,” you’ve already lost the pricing battle before it begins—the only actual commodities in our economy trade on exchanges. As you’ll read below, in the case of coffee […]
Luis Wu Cuan shares a personal experience and three key ingredients to a successful transformation. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is more than just a buzzword; it means profound change often accompanied by tough challenges, with the ultimate goal of emerging as a stronger, more capable individual, team, or organization. Throughout my career, I’ve led numerous business transformations that […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Vidyadhar Ranade with Decodexis Consulting Services. Vidya is a seasoned management professional, an entrepreneur and a digital leader with over a decade of experience in providing digital solutions to clients in diverse industries and functional domains. In his previous role, he was responsible for building Digital R&D and Sustainability roadmap […]
Will Wright shares an evergreen post on patient engagement techniques developed for health care that also work for multiple situations where effective communication is key. Pack Health is in the business of working with individuals to improve their health. We do this is using what many would call “Patient Engagement” techniques. This is a fancy […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Marko Moshtaghi. A summary of Marko’s experience follows. “With five years as a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group, I have worked internationally with C-suite and board-level clients on high-impact projects, including value creation plans, due diligence, and strategic reviews. Today, I run my own learning and development company, where […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Caroline Thompson with CT2 Solutions. Carrie spent 12 years at McKinsey & Company and 10 years as an operations and P&L leader at CBRE Group (Fortune #138), driving growth, transforming operations, and accelerating innovation on behalf of clients around the world. At CBRE, Carrie developed the company’s growth strategy for […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Amber Murayi with Artisan Strategy Partners. Amber is a seasoned strategic growth advisor with extensive experience in corporate strategy, transformation, and executive coaching. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Artisan Strategy Partners, Amber specializes in driving strategic clarity and empowering leadership teams within Fortune 500 and private equity-backed companies, […]
Carsten Friedrichs shares key steps that can facilitate a successful parallel integration. Waiting until the day after tomorrow “We’re not starting the integration yet. There are more add-ons in the pipeline, and we’ll know more in two months.” This — or something similar — is what many CEOs pursuing a buy-&-build strategy are currently saying. […]