How to Conduct a Competitor Analysis Like a Professional
As a business owner or marketer, it’s essential to know your competition in order to differentiate yourself and grow your business. But conducting a thorough competitor analysis can be intimidating and time-consuming. This is where our online course, “How to Conduct a Competitor Analysis Like a Pro,” comes in. In this course, you’ll learn how to gather and analyze competitor data to identify your company’s strengths and weaknesses and develop a strategy for growth.
Cheryl was an accomplished Behavioural Scientist and Researcher with over 28 years of experience. She has conducted more than 2,000+ focus groups and designed 5,000+ surveys resulting in more than 4 million+ interviews globally. Clients valued her ability to see the strategic picture when designing research programs that required many smaller individual components to deliver a larger complex data delivery system. She helped clients understand how to better connect with their target audience and improve business performance and their bottom line.
She conducted consumer behavioural studies for many of BRW's Top 100 companies and loves interpreting data and insights to present to Boards/CEO's/Exec's, Federal and State Government.
Cheryl was also a course author, trainer, mentor, guest speaker and ultimate lover of psychology, quantitative and qualitative research, data analytics and more.
A member of the Institute of Analytical Professionals of Australia and long-term member of the Research Society of Australia. You can say Cheryl loves everything about research, human behavioural analysis and assisting businesses understand and connect with their target audience.
Unfortunately Cheryl, passed away but created the following course before she passed.
Corrina Lindby | Founder of The Answer is Yes |
(BBus Acc; Ass Dip Bus Admin; Dip OHS; Cert IV Trainer, Cert III Social Welfare, Fire Safety Advisor, Justice of the Peace)
Pioneering Resilience in Business Strategy
In an era where the business landscape is as volatile as ever, one thing is certain: the need for resilience has never been more acute. For business leader Corrina Lindby, resilience is not just a buzzword but a mission that has defined her career and accomplishments. The unwavering commitment of Corrina Lindby, the founder of The Answer is Yes, is to embed resilience in the heart of business strategy.
Understanding the Urgency of Resilience
Corrina Lindby's pivotal insight, gleaned from over a decade working as a financial counselor, revealed a startling pattern. Despite their best intentions and spirited growth endeavors, businesses were crumbling under the weight of unforeseen challenges. Initially, her experience served as a poignant reminder of the inherent courage and vision of entrepreneurs. Yet, it underscored a significant gap: enterprises were investing in growth without commensurate investment in protective measures. This necessitates a reevaluation of our operational frameworks to include not just ambitious plans for the future but robust strategies for withstanding the unexpected.
The Impending Paradigm Shift
The traditional approach to business continuity planning often falls short. Reactive measures, though necessary, fail to offer the comprehensive protective armament that businesses require. Corrina's work epitomizes a paradigm shift that advocates for a proactive reinforcement of organizational resilience. Her pioneering strategy is centered on the belief that strategic planning must be multi-faceted, pre-empting disruption rather than hurriedly responding to it.
Reactive Techniques vs. Proactive Resilience
Reactive Techniques
- Issue-siloed approach
- Tailored response to immediate threats
- Often singular, immediate solutions
Proactive Resilience Strategies
- Holistic viewpoint that anticipates complex threats
- Continuous assessment and adaptation
- Institutionalizing resilience within organizational culture
By implementing measures to predict, prevent, and prepare for a wide spectrum of risks, companies can look forward to sustained operations amidst adversities and a competitive advantage rooted in sturdy preparedness.
Fostering a Business Culture of Resilience
Corrina's vision isn't just about offering a solution; it's about actualizing a culture within organizations that values and practices resilience. The culture of resilience is not merely a set of policies stored in a file cabinet but the very landscape of how businesses operate daily. It involves the upskilling of employees to be agile, the establishment of a clear crisis response framework, and the prioritization of investments in robust technology and infrastructure.
Investing in Human Capital
Corrina highlights the pivotal role that focused training and professional development play in building an emotionally intelligent and adaptable workforce. By fostering a growth mindset and equipping employees with the necessary skill sets, companies create human capital that is not only their most valuable asset but also the first line of defense against disruption.