Business models

Empowering Women: Crafting a Mentorship Platform’s Future Business Model

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By the Numbers: Highlighting the Problem of Gender Disparity in the Workplace for Women In the European Union, the gender pay gap stands at a striking 12.7%, highlighting the undervaluing of sectors dominated by female workers. In fact, 60% of manager-level positions are held by men, leaving women to fill the remaining 40%? This imbalance […]

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Future-proofing governance for start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs in transition: leveraging the diamond model

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Source: NEMACC, Erasmus University, and Utrecht University of Applied Sciences Governance, what is it, and why is it important for corporations, start-ups, and scale-ups? Governance is the structure of rules, practices, and processes used to direct and manage a company. For larger organizations, the focus is usually on corporate governance, which is more compliance focused.

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The Power of Digital Platforms for Sustainable Growth

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In a world where digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity, businesses are increasingly turning towards digital platforms to foster sustainable growth. The unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have further accelerated the adoption of digital platforms as they have emerged as a lifeline for businesses to stay afloat in a

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“Waste + Information = Resource” How digital technologies like blockchain fuel the circular economy

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In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental footprint, the potential of digital technologies in driving the circular economy is a topic of great interest at The Value Department. This topic was the focus of a presentation delivered by Fleur Boos and Bob Gravestijn at #TheNTWKSummit23. Let’s first give some meaning to the buzzwords! View

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A Guide to Building a Robust Product Proposition and Strategy: The Recipe to Your Own Secret Sauce

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It’s difficult to remain relevant in today’s fast-paced business environment. It’s even more difficult to remain competitive. To do so, having a robust product proposition and strategy is essential. To quote Roger Martin’s Playing to Win: strategy is about choices. And the choices we make can enable us to win. Building a robust strategy entail

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Unleash the power of WIN methodology to create value for your business!

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Are you struggling to create value for your business? Are your outdated strategies falling flat? Then let us introduce you to the WIN methodology.  As seasoned experts in the field, we can tell you firsthand that the WIN methodology is a game-changer. By creating momentum and impact, applying ecosystem thinking, and enabling technology, you can

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How to lay the foundation for resilient digital platforms and innovative ecosystems with great governance

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Globally, we are witnessing the rise of platform-based business models that capture and use data to create value for all participants. From Airbnb, Uber and Lyft to WeChat in China and Amazon Web Services, platforms are reshaping industries by creating new relationships between companies, consumers or suppliers. However, many platforms fail because they do not

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Platform business models: facts and myths

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Let’s start with some easy facts: According to the European Commission, “1 million EU businesses are already selling goods and services via online platforms, and more than 50% of small and medium enterprises selling through online marketplaces sell cross-border”. This number is only expected to increase, disrupting more sectors each year. Out of Interbrand’s top 20 Best

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Why is ecosystem thinking important for your present and future business models?

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Today, at the end of the digital revolution, IBM is at a similar juncture as it was four decades ago (when almost missing out on the minicomputer personal computer revolution). However, the approach IBM currently takes is 180 degrees different. Instead of secretly developing a new product, it is building a collaborative network to develop quantum

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