Harvard Business Publishing Video interview

A two-part interview I gave to "Cue Ball" for the Harvard Business Publishing video series has been posted online at Blip.tv.

While I can't say precisely when the interview was uploaded, its theme syncs pretty closely with the message we presented in "Creating Hot Opportunities in a Cold Economy." The thumbnail image below links to part-one. Total running time of both parts: approx. 10 minutes. I kept it brief because I know how busy you are. You're welcome.

Creating Hot Opportunities in a Cold Economy

Everyone knows the value of turning adversity into opportunity. "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade!" It's an inspiring credo, to be sure, but - is there any sugar left in the cupboard?

In our latest issue of "Parthenon Perspectives," the question we address is whether there is objective evidence to show companies can actually achieve this goal given the current economic environment. Our conclusion? A resounding "Yes!"

So, may we pour you an iced-cold glass of refreshing indicators? Follow the link below to read the two-part article at the Parthenon.com website. You'll also find a few tasty multimedia treats, including an hour-long webcast and a conference slideshow presentation.

http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/CreatingHotOpportunitiesinaColdEconomy

When the Eagles Are Silent, the Parrots Begin to Jabber

While the present economic downturn may rattle the timid, the more perceptive observers see tremendous opportunity for growth and advancement.

In a new "Parthenon Perspective," my colleague, Roger Brinner, and I offer our analysis of the current business climate. Read it here at the Parthenon.com website:

http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/WhentheEaglesAreSilenttheParrotsBegintoJabber

Dawn Hudson - former Pepsi-Cola President & CEO, North America - joins us at Parthenon

It is with real pleasure that I welcome Dawn Hudson to our firm. Please see the press release below for full details.

http://www.parthenon.com/GetFile.aspx?u=%2fLists%2fPressReleases%2fAttachments%2f2%2fpressRelease_Hudson.pdf

Welcome!

To all who dare venture here - thanks very much for visiting my blog!

I created this space to have a personal venue on the web to share my thoughts and opinions, independent of my position as chairman and managing partner of The Parthenon Group. Often, no doubt, I will posts links to material my colleagues and I have published on the Parthenon website and elsewhere. This is inevitable as most of my energy and focus are directed toward The Parthenon Group. But not entirely. As the blog develops, I hope my different interests will emerge clearly enough. The life motto "work hard, play hard" has always resonated strongly with me. I've tried to do both to my utmost. I intend to keep at it. On this blog I'll share both sides of those two dimensions, as I consider them complementary. And obviously everything published here is solely my own opinion.

Again, thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll become a regular visitor at Bill's Bullpen.