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Judo Business Strategy: Techniques for Beating a Stronger Opponent
Judo Business Strategy: Techniques for Beating a Stronger
Opponent
The idea of judo economics, building on analogies with the
sport of judo, has been around for at least 20 years. But taking these ideas
further to judo strategy means that a framework of strategic principles can be
developed to help companies put stronger opponents on the mat.
One
important not judo business technology is “If a challenger tries to capture the entire
market, the incumbent will fight back – and probably win”
The
following tactics can be used in a Judo Business Strategy:
Technique no. 1: the “puppy dog ploy”
In any kind of competition, your first goal is to stay in
the game. So judo strategy counsels’ challengers to keep a low profile and
avoid head-to-head battles that they’re too weak to win. This advice goes
against the grain for many managers. In a crowded marketplace, it’s often said,
you have to shout to be heard.
Technique
no. 2: define the competitive space
While
the puppy dog ploy is largely about defense, with this next technique, offence
comes into play. Here’s where you seize the initiative by defining a
competitive space where you can take the lead. Most champions rise to the top
by learning to excel at a few key skills – shoulder throws, for example, or
cutting costs.
Technique
no. 3: follow-through fast
By
combining the first two movement techniques, you create a window of
opportunity. Next, you need to use this opening to strengthen your position
through continuous attack. One day soon – and these days, that’s sooner than
ever – your competitors will see through the puppy dog ploy, rise to the
challenges of a new competitive space and seek to bring the advantages of
superior size and strength into play.
Technique
no. 4: grip your opponent
By
gripping an opponent early, you may succeed in pre-empting competition:
securing victory, in essence, by making it unnecessary to fight. You can also
build relationships with current or future rivals that limit their room for
manoeuvre or allow you to benefit at their expense. Both moves will undercut
their future ability to attack.
Technique
no. 5: avoid tit-for-tat
Through
gripping you can sometimes alter a competitor’s incentives sufficiently to head
off a battle. Often, however, despite your best efforts, a rival company will
eventually decide to attack. Once this happens, keeping your balance is a
challenge.
Technique no. 6: push when pulled
Gripping
your opponent and avoiding tit-for-tat help you minimise the prospect or impact
of a competitor’s attack. With push when pulled, you go one step further by
using your opponent’s force or momentum to your advantage.
INFINITUM INC Judo Business Strategy
Judo Business Strategy
A
plan for managing a company by using speed and agility to mitigate the effect
of its competitors, as well as to anticipate and take advantage of changes in
the market through new product offerings. The judo business strategy consists
of three components: Movement (using the smaller size to act quickly and
neutralize a larger competitor's advantages), balance (to absorb and counter
the competitor's moves) and leverage
(using the competitor's strengths against it).
“A judo combatant uses the weight and
strength of his opponent to his own advantage rather than opposing blow
directly to blow”
“What judo strategists try to avoid are
sumo matches, in which combatants go head-to-head”
"The
term has become popular in the small business community that a small company by
the name of Judo Financial Consultants successfully adopted this strategy with
its focus centered around 'movement, balance and leverage'. Although the
company was later merged with another small firm, Infinitum, Inc., the model
still remains intact as the size of the organization aligns directly with this
strategy. Larger organizations in direct competition with Infinitum, Inc. will
still have difficulty implementing this practice as Infinitum, Inc. can quickly
accommodate other businesses by utilizing its collaborative outsourced
services."
Judo Business Strategy: Techniques for Beating a Stronger
Opponent
The idea of judo economics, building on analogies with the
sport of judo, has been around for at least 20 years. But taking these ideas
further to judo strategy means that a framework of strategic principles can be
developed to help companies put stronger opponents on the mat.
One
important not judo business technology is “If a challenger tries to capture the entire
market, the incumbent will fight back – and probably win”
The
following tactics can be used in a Judo Business Strategy:
Technique no. 1: the “puppy dog ploy”
In any kind of competition, your first goal is to stay in
the game. So judo strategy counsels’ challengers to keep a low profile and
avoid head-to-head battles that they’re too weak to win. This advice goes
against the grain for many managers. In a crowded marketplace, it’s often said,
you have to shout to be heard.
Technique
no. 2: define the competitive space
While
the puppy dog ploy is largely about defense, with this next technique, offence
comes into play. Here’s where you seize the initiative by defining a
competitive space where you can take the lead. Most champions rise to the top
by learning to excel at a few key skills – shoulder throws, for example, or
cutting costs.
Technique
no. 3: follow-through fast
By
combining the first two movement techniques, you create a window of
opportunity. Next, you need to use this opening to strengthen your position
through continuous attack. One day soon – and these days, that’s sooner than
ever – your competitors will see through the puppy dog ploy, rise to the
challenges of a new competitive space and seek to bring the advantages of
superior size and strength into play.
Technique
no. 4: grip your opponent
By
gripping an opponent early, you may succeed in pre-empting competition:
securing victory, in essence, by making it unnecessary to fight. You can also
build relationships with current or future rivals that limit their room for
manoeuvre or allow you to benefit at their expense. Both moves will undercut
their future ability to attack.
Technique
no. 5: avoid tit-for-tat
Through
gripping you can sometimes alter a competitor’s incentives sufficiently to head
off a battle. Often, however, despite your best efforts, a rival company will
eventually decide to attack. Once this happens, keeping your balance is a
challenge.
Technique no. 6: push when pulled
Gripping
your opponent and avoiding tit-for-tat help you minimise the prospect or impact
of a competitor’s attack. With push when pulled, you go one step further by
using your opponent’s force or momentum to your advantage.
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Putin beats Obama again in Forbes power ranking
Putin tops Forbes "World's Most Powerful People" list, Obama in second
New
York (AFP) - For a second year in a row, Russian President Vladimir
Putin has beaten Barack Obama to the title of world's most powerful
leader as ranked by Forbes.
In
a year in which Russia annexed Crimea, stoked a conflict in Ukraine and
clinched a multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline deal with China that
Forbes called the world's largest construction project, Putin remained
on top.
It
was the third time in Obama's presidency that he has lost top billing
-- twice to Putin and once to Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
"So
who's more powerful: the omnipotent head of (a) corroding but still
feisty power or the handcuffed head of the most dominant country in the
world?" Forbes asked.
"For
the second year running, our votes went with the Russian president as
the world's most powerful person, followed by US President Barack
Obama."
The
2014 list of 72 powerbrokers was chosen to reflect one for every 100
million lesser mortals on Earth and the top five remained unchanged from
last year.
Third
prize went to Jinping, who is expected to rule for a decade in which
China is set to eclipse the United States as the world's largest
economy.
Pope Francis was number four and German Chancellor Angela Merkel number five.
Among
12 newcomers are Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, number 15;
Alibaba founder—and China's richest man Jack Ma, number 30; and Abu Bakr
al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed caliph of the Islamic State group,
number 54.
While
26 on the list come from the United States, Asia Pacific made a strong
showing with 19 from the region, including six from China.
The
list includes 17 heads of state who run nations with a combined GDP of
$48 trillion and 39 CEOs and chairs who control over $3.6 trillion in
annual revenue.
Nine
women made the cut -- but for the first time two women -- Merkel and US
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen -- reached the top 10.
The entire list can be seen at www.forbes.com/power
Amnesty: Israel committed war crimes in Gaza war
JERUSALEM
(AP) — Amnesty International on Wednesday accused Israel of committing
war crimes during the war in the Gaza Strip this summer, saying it
displayed "callous indifference" in attacks on family homes in the
densely populated coastal area.
The
Gaza war left more than 2,100 Palestinians dead, including many
civilians according to Palestinian and U.N. officials. Israel says the
number of militants killed was much higher and accuses Hamas of using
civilians as human shields. On the Israeli side, 66 soldiers and six
civilians were killed.
Amnesty
said in a report released Wednesday that "Israeli forces killed scores
of Palestinian civilians in attacks targeting houses full of families,
which in some cases have amounted to war crimes."
Israel's foreign
ministry rejected the report's findings, saying the London-based rights
group "ignores documented war crimes perpetrated by Hamas.""The report does not mention the word terror in relation to Hamas or other armed Palestinian groups, nor mentions tunnels built by Hamas to infiltrate Israel and perpetrate terror attacks," the ministry said.
Israel launched the Gaza operation in early July in response to stepped-up rocket attacks on Israeli cities by the coastal area's militant Palestinian Hamas rulers.
Several weeks later, Jewish extremists kidnapped and burned to death a Palestinian teenager in east Jerusalem in an apparent revenge attack.
But the summer war was the fiercest conflict between the two sides in years.
"Israeli forces have brazenly flouted the laws of war by carrying out a series of attacks on civilian homes, displaying callous indifference to the carnage caused," said Philip Luther, Director of Amnesty's Middle East and North Africa program.
During
the 50 days of fighting, Hamas fired thousands of rockets and mortars
at Israeli towns and cities, including Tel Aviv, and used a
sophisticated tunnel network to carry out attacks on Israeli military
encampments in southern Israel, close to the Gaza border. Some of the
tunnels also had exits abutting Israeli civilian communities, giving
Hamas the ability to attack them as well.
For
its part, Israeli forces carried out sustained aerial, artillery and
infantry attacks in Gaza, many of which the Amnesty report found to be
indiscriminate.
Israel says
the military was as careful as possible to avoid civilian casualties
citing its system of providing warning to civilians that strikes on
their buildings were coming when possible.
It
argues that the heavy civilian death toll is Hamas' fault, accusing the
Islamic militant group of launching rockets — and drawing retaliation —
from school yards, residential areas and mosques.
"The
report exposes a pattern of attacks on civilian homes by Israeli forces
which have shown a shocking disregard for the lives of Palestinian
civilians, who were given no warning and had no chance to flee," Luther
said.
Chaos breaks out in London as Russell Brand joins thousands of masked Guy Fawkes protesters in dramatic Bonfire Night demonstration
Russell
Brand and Vivienne Westwood joined thousands of masked anti-capitalist
demonstrators who descended on Westminster for a Bonfire Night protest,
bringing chaos to the capital.
Scores
of riot police were on stand-by amid threats from campaign group
Anonymous that the demonstration would create a blockade throughout
London.
Officers
were forced to draw their batons as missiles, plastic cones and road
signs were launched along the Mall, while fireworks were left off in
Trafalgar Square.
The
masked demonstrators - some as young as 14 - also kicked and dragged
over security railings while chanting 'one solution, revolution', as
others daubed graffiti on riot vans.
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Russell
Brand took part in a protest outside Parliament which was orchestrated
by activists who said they intend to cause chaos throughout London
The
protest, organised in hundreds of cities around the world, saw the
activists wear masks depicting the sinister face of Guy Fawkes - a mask
made famous in the film V for Vendetta
Russell Brand criticises Boris Johnson at Million Mask March
Barricades
erected in anticipation of the protest were lifted by demonstrators as
police attempted to control scenes in Parliament Square
Demonstrators kicked and dragged over security railings while chanting 'one solution, revolution'
Officers were forced to draw their batons as missiles, plastic cones and road signs were launched
before climbing on to the base of Nelson's Column and letting off
fireworks.
They
then moved onto Buckingham Palace before hundreds of protesters made
their way through central London, going to Piccadilly Circus, Regent
Street and Oxford Circus.
They
then marched to the BBC's headquarters at Broadcasting House on nearby
Portland Place and going along Oxford Street to Hyde Park and Park
Lane.
As
of around midnight, ten people had been arrested, including three on
suspicion of assaulting police officers, one of a firework offence,
three for public order crimes and one of attempted GBH.
British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood was also spotted at the march in central London
Police arrested a man on suspicion of headbutting a woman police officer outside Buckingham Palace during the protest
Officers were forced to draw their batons as missiles, plastic cones and road signs were launched along the Mall
The
heightened security measures come as the Metropolitan Police attempted
to contact Anonymous, but no one came forward with any details
Protesters argued with riot police as they formed human barriers against the huge crowd of demonstrators
Riot police were put on high alert after warnings from the protest group that it would cause chaos in London
'WHOSE STREETS? OUR STREETS!' Protestors chant in London
The group said in its manifesto that it fights against mass surveillance, austerity and infringement of human rights.
Russell Brand also joined the London arm of the worldwide Million Mask March last year.
During
that march, energy bills were burned, fireworks were shot at Buckingham
Palace and there were 15 arrests, following scuffles with police.
He
later wrote an article saying that riots are sparked 'when dialogue
fails, when they feel unrepresented and bored by the illusion'.
Today,
it seemed the group were hoping for a similar result. On its website
before the march, one of the group members wrote: 'What I'd like to see
is a MASSIVE Anonymous blockade of London City.
'Complete physical GRIDLOCK. Only thing that gets through are Fire & Rescue and ambulances. NOTHING ELSE MOVES.'
Fireworks and smoke were seen rising out of Trafalgar Square as the protest got underway this evening
The crowd tried its best to carry out the wishes of the organisers, which asked for a massive blockade of London City
The
group - which uses the Guy Fawkes masks as its trademark - said it
fights against mass surveillance, austerity and infringement of human
rights
The
protest was held on the night of Britain's Guy Fawkes Night, and many
of the marchers wore the white masks of the man who plotted to blow up
parliament in 1605
Protesters
chanted anti-establishment slogans as they milled around, while others
climbed on to the base of Nelson's Column let off fireworks
Million Mask March protestors speak about why they get involved
The group also warned it would have 'bigger banners, louder voices, more people and a louder system'.
The London march is part of a day of global demonstrations, which include rallies across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
The
protest has led to officers from the Metropolitan Police, British
Transport Police and the City of London Police Force being on stand-by.
The
heightened security measures came as the Metropolitan Police attempted
to contact Anonymous, but no one came forward with any details.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said they had attempted to contact organisers of the event 'without success'.
Graffiti was daubed on a police van, while a masked protester stood nearby waving a placard
Most people protested peacefully, but some ten arrests were made, Metropolitan Police said
The group warned it would have 'bigger banners, louder voices, more people and a louder system' than last year's protest
Writing
on its website before the march, the group said: 'What I'd like to see
is a MASSIVE Anonymous blockade of London City'. Protesters waved
banners and placards during the march
The protesters came up with a number of creative ways to express their messages of discontent
The group said in its manifesto that it fights again mass surveillance, austerity and infringement of human rights
Anti-capitalist protesters held up signs saying 'Expect Us' 'We Are Anonymous' and 'We Are Everyone'
Rather than communicate directly with local authorities, Anonymous sent a message to the government
The protesters made their way through central London, going to Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street and Oxford Circus
And
it added that they have imposed Section 60AA of the Criminal Justice
and Public Order Act 1994 across Westminster between 5pm today and 2am
tomorrow, which provides powers to remove masks when police fear a crime
will be committed.
Scotland
Yard said: 'The Met Police deals with around 4,500 protests and events
every year. These can range from a single protester to hundreds of
thousands of people walking through the capital's streets.
'Officers
work with organisers to ensure that people are able to carry out their
right to peaceful protest whilst ensuring Londoners can go about their
daily business.'
Last
year’s London march saw more than 2,500 protesters take to the streets,
in a rally which saw fireworks thrown at Buckingham Palace and a total
of 15 arrests.
Rather
than communicate directly with local authorities, Anonymous sent a
message to the government, and to global world leaders: 'To oppressive
governments, we say this: we do not expect our campaign to be completed
in a short time frame. However, you will not prevail against the angry
masses of the body politic.'
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