by Blane Canada | Jan 27, 2021 | Economic Development, Economic development marketing, Strategy leadership, Synchronist Training, Trend
Welcome 2021. Everyone was delighted to turn the page on 2020. Whew. It seemed it would never end. So, while there is overhang we will continue to deal with, there is also room to imagine moving on. Figuratively and literally. For our part, we will double down on...
by Blane Canada | Mar 7, 2019 | Strategy
~~~Business Intelligence note: To be effectiveÉ this emerging trend (the business intelligence department) is not just a rebranding of the research department. It is an arm of the CEO suite as practiced by Greater Dubuque Development Corp for over 15 years.
by Blane Canada | Mar 7, 2019 | Strategy
~~~JAXUSA PartnershipÕs Senior Director of Business IntelligenceÉ Melonie Moore plays a similar role in Jacksonville, FL. We hope this is a new trend. Knowledge of the client(s) is a key element of keeping our organizations relevant when technology and communications...
by Blane Canada | Mar 7, 2019 | Creativity
~~~Cell phone makes you dumbÉ to extend the thought broached in the last edition of Tips; If you always have your cell phone at the ready, the mindless activity can suppress the sense of boredom which is the mother of innovation. Walk away from the phone. Embrace...
by Blane Canada | Mar 7, 2019 | leadership
~~~Your leadership style and successÉ in keeping your organization relevant is determined by your answer to a single question: I was hired to; a) to lead the economic development program (or department) or, b) to grow the local economy. So, what is it?