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My name is Jonathan.
I help people build assets.

20+ years analyzing and forecasting complex
assets across the global economy – deals in the
public, private equity, real estate, commodity
markets; helping decision makers turn data
and insights into better business results.

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Hey There!

My name is Jonathan.
I help people build assets.

20+ years analyzing and forecasting
complex issues across the economy;
deals in public + private equity, real
estate, commodity markets; helping
business leaders turn data and
insights into better results.

First time here? Read My Story
Browse my Content Database
Jonathan Poland © 2025

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Cycle Time Jonathan Poland

Cycle Time

Cycle time is a measure of the time it takes to complete a single cycle of a process or task.…

Soft Launch Jonathan Poland

Soft Launch

A soft launch is a product launch that is limited in scope, such as a release to a small group…

Demand Generation Jonathan Poland

Demand Generation

Demand generation is any marketing or sales activity designed to create recognition, awareness and interest in a firm’s brand and…

Workplace Issues Jonathan Poland

Workplace Issues

Workplace issues can negatively impact employee satisfaction and organizational performance. These issues often arise from cultural and systemic problems, and…

Working Style Jonathan Poland

Working Style

Working style refers to an individual’s preferred approach to performing their job and completing tasks. This can include factors such…

Captive Market Jonathan Poland

Captive Market

A captive market is a market where a group of customers is forced to buy from a limited number of…

Types of Fail Safe Jonathan Poland

Types of Fail Safe

A fail-safe is a mechanism or system that is designed to prevent harm or damage in the event of a…

Capital Goods Jonathan Poland

Capital Goods

Capital goods are physical assets that are used in the production of other goods or services. These assets are considered…

Risk Response Jonathan Poland

Risk Response

Risk response is the process of addressing identified risks in order to control or mitigate their impact. It is an…