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From weaknesses and threats to strengths
Alan Wick AssociatesFri 2nd Jun 20235 min

This bowl is a beautiful example of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of turning repairs into a work of art to create something more stunning — and stronger — than it was before. The metaphor of a disaster becoming a gift was my inspiration for this article.   All businesses have weaknesses and threats. Sometimes existential. […]

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Alan’s Business Fables #2 – What Drives You?
Alan Wick AssociatesSat 6th May 20235 min

Illustration by Dan Brown   Inspired by true events   There was once a very successful food manufacturing company. Foundations It was founded by three highly talented people who had complementary skills. Sarah was a natural leader, a visionary. She was CEO. Ben was a brilliant salesman. Mark was a master of manufacturing and operations. […]