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Economic Advantage Jonathan Poland

Economic Advantage

A competitive advantage is a feature or characteristic that allows a company to perform better than its competitors in a…

Business Decisions Jonathan Poland

Business Decisions

A business decision is a commitment made by a company, team, or individual employee to a specific course of action.…

Positive Feedback Loop Jonathan Poland

Positive Feedback Loop

A positive feedback loop is a situation where an initial change or input (A) leads to a further change or…

Collective Intelligence Jonathan Poland

Collective Intelligence

Collective intelligence refers to the ability of a group to solve problems, make decisions, and generate new ideas more effectively…

Situational Awareness Jonathan Poland

Situational Awareness

Situational awareness (SA) is the ability to understand and effectively respond to a situation by being aware of what is…

Real Estate Investing Jonathan Poland

Real Estate Investing

Real estate investing refers to the process of buying, owning, managing, and selling real estate properties for the purpose of…

What is the Broken Window Fallacy? Jonathan Poland

What is the Broken Window Fallacy?

The broken window fallacy refers to the idea that the economic benefits of destructive events, such as wars and natural…

What is Avoidance? Jonathan Poland

What is Avoidance?

Avoidance is the act of avoiding something that one finds unpleasant or inconvenient. This can involve a variety of different…

Executive Hiring Jonathan Poland

Executive Hiring

Hire 1 to hire 10. Never hire individual team members, always focus on making a single hiring of a manager…

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Visual Branding Jonathan Poland

Visual Branding

Visual branding is the use of visual elements, such as color, typography, imagery, and design, to create a cohesive and…

Inventory 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Inventory

Understanding inventory is crucial for the successful operation of many businesses. Inventory is a broad area with many facets, and…

Storytelling Jonathan Poland

Storytelling

Storytelling is the act of using narrative to communicate information in an engaging and memorable way. Businesses can use storytelling…

What is Big Data? Jonathan Poland

What is Big Data?

Big data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that are difficult to process using traditional data processing tools. These…

What is a Persona? Jonathan Poland

What is a Persona?

Personas are fictional characters that businesses use to represent and model the characteristics, goals, needs, behaviors, and emotions of their…

Income Statement Jonathan Poland

Income Statement

An income statement is a financial statement that shows a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of…

Employee Goals Jonathan Poland

Employee Goals

Employee goals are specific targets or objectives that are set for an individual employee in order to align their work…

Service Quality Jonathan Poland

Service Quality

Service Quality is determined by the value it holds for customers. This value can vary from person to person and…

Business Strategy Examples Jonathan Poland

Business Strategy Examples

A business strategy refers to a long-term plan that outlines the future direction of a company and how it will…