The Customer Is Right. Right? Only When You Are Wrong! anti-customer movement customer mutual support matrix vcii Aug 15, 2024

 

"Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care." – Damon Richards

Introduction

The phrase "The customer is always right" has long been a staple...

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Innovating The Scrumbrella Framework in Private Equity and Venture Capital private equity scrum scrumbrella vcii venture capital Aug 14, 2024

Introduction to the Scrumbrella Framework

The Scrumbrella Framework is an innovative and original management framework developed by the Value Creation Innovation Institute (VCII) specifically...

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Value-Driven Pricing Strategies: An Integrated Approach operating model pricing value value model value-driven pricing vcii Aug 13, 2024

The Power of Value-Driven Pricing

In today's competitive market, pricing strategies are crucial for differentiating a business and driving growth. Value-driven pricing, a strategy that bases prices...

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Alternative Investments Decrypted, Crypted, AIed, and What’s Next! alternative investments crypto portfolio private equity vcii Aug 13, 2024

Definition of Alternative Investments

Alternative Investments are financial assets that do not fall into the conventional investment categories of stocks, bonds, or cash. These include private...

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How to Excel as an Urgeny CTO: A Comprehensive Guide fractional cto startup cto transformation urgency cto Aug 13, 2024

Why the Urgency CTO?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is more crucial than ever, particularly in startups or as a fractional...

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Meet Steve Musk: The Ultimate Innovator elon musk imagine steve jobs steve musk vcii Aug 13, 2024

Introduction: The Best of Two Titans

Imagine a world where the unyielding ambition of Elon Musk meets the revolutionary creativity of Steve Jobs. This hypothetical persona, "Steve Musk," would...

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Save Your Job by Protecting Your Neighbor's Job: The Ripple Effects of AI Displacement ai ethics ai job displacement reskilling workforce vcii Aug 12, 2024

At the Value Creation Innovation Institute (VCII), as with all professional bodies operating within Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Corporate Finance fields, we are committed to driving value...

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From Walking on Water to Under: The CEO Wall of Infamy ceo failures enron ethics fraud ftx collapse theranos Aug 12, 2024

Given how competetive the business world is nowadays, certain CEOs and investors seemed to have mastered the art of corporate success, often perceived as walking on water. However, and to no...

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The 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid on LinkedIn linkedin opentowork tips top voices Aug 12, 2024

LinkedIn is often seen as a digital space where professionals can connect, share, and grow their careers. However, to truly leverage LinkedIn's potential, one must navigate its waters with caution....

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Inventing Unique Brands: From Ordinary to Extraordinary—It’s Game ON! branding cloud on marketing ordinary Aug 12, 2024

Building a brand that stands out in the market is challenging, but maintaining its distinct identity amidst rapid growth is even more so. Brands like The Ordinary and Cloud ON have managed to...

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Questionable Practices in the Luxury Goods Industry: The Illusion of Value in Watches and Bags bad practices brands luxury goods vcii Aug 12, 2024

The luxury goods industry, particularly high-end watches and designer bags, has cultivated an image of exclusivity, craftsmanship, and prestige. However, beneath this glamorous exterior lies a set...

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Corruption and Private Equity: Why They Can't Coexist 1mdb abraaj group corruption private equity transaprency Aug 11, 2024

Private equity (PE) thrives on transparency, trust, and accountability, making it fundamentally incompatible with corruption. Corruption undermines the integrity of financial markets, erodes...

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