1. Business Strategy Left Brain Function Logical Pragmatic Rule Based Structure Optimizes Recognizes Realistic Detail Oriented Manages OPEX Driven Right Brain Function Imagines Paints Images Spatial Perception Philosophy Abstractions Emotions Fantasy-based Big-Picture Orientation Takes Risks CAPEX Driven K V Ramesh
2. Definition Strategy is all about the Element of Surprise over Competition in a given context Strategy is about bringing a Paradigm Shift in Value Generation A significant CAPEX (both financial & non-financial resources) is a measure of strength of the Strategy Others are more on improving the Operational Efficiencies
3. CAPEX Boundary Scalable Niche Scalable Niche Scalable Niche Scope (what ) Spectrum of Opportunities Lessons Learned (Feedback) Capability (Management) Elements of Risks Scope & Scale with Measurable De-Risking is the Limit
4. Bringing about Paradigm Shift List the assumptions governing the performance of the CAPEX Unless one or more assumptions are negated and replaced with new ones the CAPEX will remain in current Paradigm, making the CAPEX an operations efficiency effort OPEX is predominantly a left brain activity; CAPEX demands right brain activity
5. Niches turn Commodity over Time Strategies have Shelf-Life Horizon should be defined CAPEX/Investment should be earned by 1st Half of the visible Horizon Renewal/Replacement Cost should be earned in the 2nd Half Orderly & Time-Bound Exiting of the Old is Key to Success
6. Customer Communication Customer Concept Development Delivery Business Management Technology Development Product/Service Offering Application Development Customer Design & Support Enablers Delivery Infrastructure Execution Map - Processes Market Competency Management
