Information: Strategy, Systems and Economics

In a world where “informedness,” i.e. the easy availability of information, has profoundly affected all aspects of business, it is now critical for executives and entrepreneurs to effectively manage information. We focus on understanding the strategic aspects of information and information management so you can focus on your business. Think of us as providing you with an on-call CIO ready to support your go-to-market strategy; analyze and streamline your systems; and advise you on how to drive competitive advantage within your business environment.

This is done by finding, developing, and leveraging your information assets.  These could be an effective business strategy that others don’t possess or can’t execute.  They could be the most cost effective use of your IT infrastructure.  They could be new more effective workflows.  Or they could simply be your “special sauce:” what you see and do that others simply don’t.  We specialize in helping you develop these assets.

Strategy

Your go-to-market strategy has obvious and profound implications for your business.  As advisors, we don’t believe in telling you what your strategy should be; you know that best.  Rather, we focus on making you as informed as possible so that you can make optimal decisions.  We also help ensure your systems align as effectively as possible with your strategy and help you understand how your competitive environment affects strategy.

Systems

Your IT investment is often where the rubber meets the road and is often an underutilized resource within the firm. We help you make the best use of your existing infrastructure from the perspective of supporting your go-to-market strategy and driving competitive advantage. Making sure you get the maximum value for every IT dollar you spend is our goal.

Economics (Competitive Environment)

Dealing effectively with competitors determines your success in the market. We help you make sure that as your environment changes, you can change with it. Discontinuities in the competitive environment, e.g. deregulation of an industry, are opportunities to succeed for your business provided a) you can see the opportunity and b) have the wherewithal to hustle smart at it. We help you adjust your strategy and align your systems to be a step ahead of the competition.