Link of the Day #95

Yes, IBM invented the personal computer, but it didn’t capitalize on PC over the long-term. Read about this mistake, and how it changed IBM’s strategic outlook forevermore in this brief article with thoughts from IBM’s CEO Sam Palmisano at the link below:

http://wyldaboutmanagement.blogspot.com/2011/06/instant-mba-if-you-miss-shifts-youll.html

So, what do you think of the idea of shifting strategies - and perhaps earlier the better? What companies can you point to who have done so successfully, or maybe those that need to do so today? Enjoy - and feel free to forward to your friends and colleagues! And remember, post your comments in response to the article at that link

http://wyldaboutmanagement.blogspot.com/2011/06/instant-mba-if-you-miss-shifts-youll.html).

And for those of you who happen to have me for both Management 425 and 464 (either at the same time or in a prior semester), the alternate link of the day is:
http://managementinaminute.blogspot.com/2011/06/management-tip-of-day-stop-chasing-too.html
Good luck - and take advantage of this extra learning (and extra credit!)...

David

David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

Wyld About Management (http://wyldaboutmanagement.blogspot.com/) and

Management in a Minute (http://managementinaminute.blogspot.com/)

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