The Secret to a Successful Divestiture
When you are selling part of your company, don’t just offer buyers a potential asset; give them the capabilities to gain value from it.
Content: Article | Authors: Ahmad Filsoof, Eduardo Alvarez, Steven Waller | Source: “strategy+business” | Subject: Mergers & Acquisitions
Road Map to Relevance
How a capabilities-driven information technology strategy can help differentiate your company.
Content: Article | Authors: Eduardo Alvarez, Srini Raghavan | Source: “strategy+business” | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Strategy
Eduardo Alvarez and Srini Raghavan
A capability is the ability to reliably and consistently deliver a specified outcome relevant to your business. This capability is ensured through a combination of processes, tools, knowledge, skills, and organization that are all focused on meeting the desired result.
Content: Quotation | Authors: Eduardo Alvarez, Srini Raghavan | Source: “strategy+business” | Subject: Ability
Business Process Outsourcing & Offshoring
Having exploited most of the first-generation cost savings available through outsourcing, leading companies are now focusing on business model transformation. They are looking beyond IT and general and administrative (G&A) services and outsourcing processes closer to the core, including line operations, often using offshore resources. Moreover, many are exploring ways to commercialize their own world-class internal services through spin-offs and joint ventures.
Content: Article | Authors: Chris Disher, Eduardo Alvarez, Vinay Couto | Source: “Strategy&” | Subject: Outsourcing / BPO