... over the years and eventually many pioneers came out of the woodwork including John R. Boyd who came up with the OODA Loop. Back in the early 1980's U.S. businesses found heavy competition from the global market causing corporate America to play catch up. Suddenly strategic planning was back. Every corporation needs a plan; it doesn't matter what your business is. There are many ... you would be lost, it is the cornerstone of a good business. As the business world evolves strategic planners need to evolve with them making sure they keep up with the competition. There is no way to predic...

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... and Manufacturing, otherwise known as 3M, introduced its diamond grade reflective tape to their industry. They virtually cornered their market. Their product was seventy-five percent more reflective than the competition and that mattered to the different countries all over the world trying to make their roads the safest. During my research, I came across the interesting story of a golf course that ... ...

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