Make Sure They’re In This With You As we covered in “Setting the Stage,” innovation no longer drives success. Therefore, B2B companies are changing their business models to become more entangled with their key customers, and savvy companies are looking for Professional Services (PS) to play a pivotal role in that ...

There are several fundamental changes going on in the B2B world today.  Established B2B companies are feeling both the real pinch of commoditization and the natural market pressures of competitors that are disrupting markets and driving significant valuations. In response, companies are trying to determine where they can go to ...

Often, companies organize their portfolios from an internal point of view based on their organizational structure – i.e., which part of the organization created, manages, or delivers on the offer. This can result in operating redundancies and inefficiencies, inability to tap into best practices across business units, and in extreme ...

Setting the Stage It is a very tumultuous time in the B2B world.  Companies are having to challenge the status quo on how they do business.  Most companies built their business around a product line or small group of product lines.  As these product lines mature, companies undergo commoditization.  This often ...

The difference between a capability-based Professional Services (PS) business and an outcomes-based business from a customer’s point of view is quite stark.  We have interviewed several hundred technology buyers over the last few years including software, hardware, high-tech and near-tech firms.  We have also been involved in designing hundreds of ...

Many B2B companies are experiencing a shift in the way they view their markets and customers.  Historically, these organizations viewed their markets and customers through the lens of the ability to win market share for a suite of products.  Today, many of these organizations have refocused on or are beginning ...

Nearly every good story has a hero. They are made into role models. They protect others, save lives, or win big games. They carry others to victory and are idolized by those around them. Studies suggest that heroes in the traditional sense embody charisma, make bold moves, and attract attention. Often ...

As their current product market matures, many B2B companies look to broaden the product line and move toward offering more complete solutions. For example, a company might move from providing lighting for the operating room to improving operating room effectiveness through lights that slow bacterial growth. We have seen this move ...