by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 1, 2021 | Business and technology
I have looked at the business growth models of some of the fastest-growing companies for one of my clients. These companies grew from startups to mega-companies in a span of 10 to 30 years. The founders exhibited the following common characteristics: They were highly...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 28, 2021 | Business and technology
A business enterprise will survive only when it can generate margins that will not just cover its costs, maintain a buffer to cover risks, and produce a surplus for growth. Competitiveness is not be achieved by cutting costs alone. It is an outcome of vision,...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 26, 2021 | Business and technology
Silos develop in organizations. Public and private organizations require teams to perform individual, often specialized tasks with expertise and efficiency. Organizations are therefore divided into units. Each unit has a hierarchy with a leader responsible for...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 21, 2021 | Business and technology
As I researched a business book on successful entrepreneurs and the business models of the companies they led for a client, I looked at the personalities of leaders of six hugely successful companies. These are Airbnb (Chesky and Gebbia), Walmart (Sam Walton), Alibaba...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 18, 2021 | Business and technology
Transformation projects can be complex and challenging, and many can fail for various reasons. Some of the major reasons for the failure of business transformation projects include the following: Lack of clear goals and objectives: A lack of clear, well-defined goals...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 6, 2021 | Business and technology
Paul Graham, the co-Founder of Y Combinator, advised Brian Chesky and Gebbia, the initial two founders of Airbnb, to focus on the customer. The advice led to Chesky undertaking frequent visits with Airbnb’s early hosts, mostly based in New York. Remember Chesky...
