The Library.

Last year I was asked by my publishers, Kogan Page, to write a fifth edition of my book Market Research in Practice. I was initially daunted by the task. I had almost fully retired from running a market research company some ten years previously, and I wondered whether I was still sufficiently close to the industry to write a new edition.

Choosing the right framework for an innovation strategy depends on what you're trying to achieve—whether it's executing a single big idea, building a system that consistently produces value, or managing a portfolio of projects. Three very popular frameworks for developing an innovation strategy are the stage gate process, lean startup, and blue ocean strategy.

Let’s be honest: B2B Frameworks is a goldmine. With over 100 business models at your fingertips, it’s like standing in a candy store where every jar promises success. But here’s the catch. Having too many choices isn’t always a blessing. In fact, it can be a curse—one that’s costing you real money.

According to neuroscientist David Rock, you get the best out of people through creating positive social experiences. In 2008, he introduced the SCARF Model in his paper A Brain-Based Model for Collaborating with and Influencing Others. The model explains the five social needs that strongly influence how we think, behave, and perform at work.

In today's fast-moving business world, leaders are constantly faced with complex decisions, shifting markets, and growing competition. To navigate this uncertainty, many turn to business frameworks—structured tools that help organisations analyze situations, make better decisions, and execute strategies more effectively. But where did these frameworks come from? Why did they become so popular? And as technology continues to reshape business, what might the next generation of

Let’s be honest: We are masters of avoidance. You have a quarterly report due tomorrow (Urgent). You have a strategic plan due next month that could change your career trajectory (Important). And right now, your eyes are fixed on a splatter of tomato sauce inside the microwave. "Better clean that now," you tell yourself. But the best way to kill the microwave distractions is to start doing what matters. Let's examine how.