In this episode we look at a classic model - Ansoff's Matrix. We'll look at how this key business strategy model works in the real world and where it breaks down in today's fast-paced industries - with real world examples.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Martin - a project manager with over 30 years experience - to help chat through the main types of organisational structure. We'll cover traditional structures, Mintzberg's organisational configurations, top-down and bottom-up structures, as well as virtual, flexible organisations.

In this episode we are looking at one of the fundamental models used to decide on an organisation's strategic approach to attracting customers and beating its rivals - the Generic Strategies. We use real world examples to talk you through each of Porter's business strategies and examine how well the model really works in the modern world.

In this episode we take an in depth look at the corporate failure of NCP in the UK. We'll look at how strategic models like PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces and the Value Chain can help us understand where the company went wrong - and what NCP could have done differently to avoid collapse.

Our goal in this episode is to give you a real-world demonstration of some key strategic frameworks and show how they are not just academic - they’re essential tools fordiagnosing risk and guiding business survival.

In this episode we take a look at mission statements - why do companies use them? How useful are they really? And how do we make sure that our employees are paying attention to them?

In this episode we look at how organisations identify their stakeholders and why it matters. We'll take a look at Mendelow's Matrix with some real world examples to show how businesses strategically manage they stakeholders - and why it's not as easy as it sounds!

In this episode, we look at the two classic examples of strategic decision making - the rational and emergent models. We'll look at how they work for real companies and where they fail. We'll also take a look at how they are used in the real world as the global environment becomes increasingly uncertain.

In this episode we break down the key concepts of Porter's incredibly important Value Chain model and show you how they apply in business. We examine the concept of linkages and the value system to understand how many successful companies gain competitive advantage.

In this episode we are taking a look at why business ethics matters, why it can be beneficial and what the risks are. We will consider ethical frameworks and look at how they apply in the real world, with a particular focus on sustainability.

In this episode I'm joined by fellow lecturer Amy. We evaluate the key theoretical models organisations use when undertaking major strategic changes and look at how well they apply in the real world.