https://gaussianco.comRead Gaussian's insights into innovation, strategy, and the tech world. Gaussian advises enterprises and investors on challenging technologies and agile methods, builds new B2B products using AI, and manages a portfolio of deep tech companies.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:15:00 GMTAstrohttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-are-incremental-moonshots-in-innovationhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-are-incremental-moonshots-in-innovationLearn about "Incremental Moonshots": innovation that blends visionary goals with sustainable growth, enhancing stability, customer value, and entrepreneurial success.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:15:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-to-do-after-a-strategic-planning-process-meetinghttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-to-do-after-a-strategic-planning-process-meetingDiscover how to stay competitive in volatile markets. Learn why your strategic planning process needs to be agile and continual. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:14:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-to-prepare-for-strategy-planning-workshopshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-to-prepare-for-strategy-planning-workshopsPreparing for a strategy planning workshop can be a challenge without a checklist. Here, we give specific instructions for CEOs, participants, and more.Wed, 31 May 2023 18:06:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/delve-leverages-gaussian-strategy-workshop-framework-in-2023-planning-and-goalshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/delve-leverages-gaussian-strategy-workshop-framework-in-2023-planning-and-goalsDiscover how Delve, an innovative B2B startup, utilized the Gaussian strategy workshop framework for clear, strategic planning in 2023.Fri, 12 May 2023 20:42:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-is-the-rapid-decision-making-frameworkhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-is-the-rapid-decision-making-frameworkLearn more about the RAPID decision-making framework, an invaluable "role clarity" tool that facilitates clear and effective decision-making in organizations of all sizes.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:49:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/11-ways-to-build-support-for-your-organizations-new-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/11-ways-to-build-support-for-your-organizations-new-strategyLearn how to effectively communicate and build support for your organization's new strategy with key steps, including stakeholder involvement and credible prioritization of initiatives.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:46:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/4-ways-to-improve-role-clarity-in-your-organizationhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/4-ways-to-improve-role-clarity-in-your-organizationRole clarity is an essential aspect of a well-oiled organization. Without clear roles, employees may become confused or unsure of their duties, leading to decreased productivity and increased conflict.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:45:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-pursuing-rfps-can-fuel-your-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-pursuing-rfps-can-fuel-your-strategyPursuing a request for proposal (RFP) provides a strong foundation for an organization's ability to stay systematized and understand customer needs.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:06:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/overcoming-ceo-imposter-syndromehttps://gaussianco.com/insights/overcoming-ceo-imposter-syndromeAs CEOs, when we feel doubt despite successes, we may be experiencing imposter syndrome. In this article, Gaussian discusses incremental tactics to tackle this.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:18:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-to-write-a-strategy-planning-rfphttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-to-write-a-strategy-planning-rfpSending out a request for proposal (RFP) is an essential step in the procurement process. By doing so, you establish a clear set of expectations and requirements for potential vendors or suppliers.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:34:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/7-criteria-for-effective-kpishttps://gaussianco.com/insights/7-criteria-for-effective-kpisKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) are critical to organizational effectiveness, and there are 7 criteria for designing them, including being prioritized and easy to understand. Which criteria do organizations struggle most with?Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:46:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-is-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-is-strategyA strategy is a communicable plan to maximize and sustain the most important outcomes. Everyone agrees that strategy is very important, yet many organizations struggle with this simple definition.Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:47:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/experiments-aka-bringing-your-inner-kid-to-your-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/experiments-aka-bringing-your-inner-kid-to-your-strategyRunning iterative experiments, with a curiosity driven by your inner child, can boost initiative success and lead to breakthrough results in profitability, efficiency, and growth.Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:18:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/the-14-elements-of-good-strategy-checklisthttps://gaussianco.com/insights/the-14-elements-of-good-strategy-checklistHow can leadership be sure that the strategy they've created (or are creating) is good enough? This 14-item checklist that can check how robust and high-quality any strategic plan is.Wed, 25 May 2022 22:59:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-to-run-strategy-workshops-in-5-stepshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-to-run-strategy-workshops-in-5-stepsRunning a smooth set of strategy workshops is critical to strategy planning and to arriving at a strategy that leadership can be confident in. Follow these 5 steps to run a successful series of strategy workshops.Wed, 11 May 2022 13:42:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/the-evolution-of-product-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/the-evolution-of-product-strategyThe history of product strategy teaches many lessons, from Divine Inspiration, through Waterfall and Agile, to the future: unifying Agile and Planning.Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:49:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/beating-the-odds-as-an-entrepreneur-second-shift-webinar-and-transcripthttps://gaussianco.com/insights/beating-the-odds-as-an-entrepreneur-second-shift-webinar-and-transcriptLast week Jenny Galluzzo of Second Shift spoke with entrepreneur and investor, Kut Akdogan, of Gaussian Holdings, about the traditional VC model of fundraising and how it is, more often than not, a challenging strategy for small startups.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:37:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-you-should-review-your-differentiation-strategy-every-quarterhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-you-should-review-your-differentiation-strategy-every-quarterA differentiation strategy is not a plan you shelve two weeks after it’s created. Learn 3 ways you can stay on top of your strategy in this article.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:33:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/beating-the-odds-as-an-entrepreneurhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/beating-the-odds-as-an-entrepreneurWith all but the tiniest proportion of startups achieving success, it's shocking we don't stop to observe how the odds aren't in our favor. In this piece, we lay out some ways to beat those odds.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:27:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-intrapreneurship-accelerates-organizations-case-studieshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-intrapreneurship-accelerates-organizations-case-studiesIntrapreneurship is the application of entrepreneurship to mature businesses. See 4 concrete examples of it in action.Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:30:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/5-strong-examples-of-companies-focusing-on-customer-needshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/5-strong-examples-of-companies-focusing-on-customer-needsFrom Microsoft to Patagonia, these 5 businesses have proven to achieve excellence by using a customer-centric approach.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:05:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/gaussian-consulting-partners-with-clutchhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/gaussian-consulting-partners-with-clutchGaussian Consulting is a strategy and management consultancy, and we have started a partnership with Clutch to accept anonymized case studies and reviews from our stellar clients.Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:06:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/6-steps-to-strategy-planning-video-serieshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/6-steps-to-strategy-planning-video-seriesStrategy planning is often vaguely defined and even more vaguely followed. In these insight videos, we'll explore the 6 steps for strategy planning that organizations must follow, implicitly or explicitly.Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:05:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-does-a-differentiation-strategy-improve-profitabilityhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-does-a-differentiation-strategy-improve-profitabilityHow can a differentiation strategy improve profitability? Learn the three key reasons how, and reference a real-world example, in our article below.Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:27:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-is-differentiation-strategy-broad-vs-focusedhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-is-differentiation-strategy-broad-vs-focusedWhat is a differentiation strategy? Find out in this article, and how organizations can ensure their differentiation strategy is effective and profitable.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:26:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-customer-needs-are-importanthttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-customer-needs-are-importantUnderstanding and formalizing what your customers truly need is vital to your product success. Find out the top ways to better incorporate customer needs into your innovation strategy.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:58:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/steps-create-product-differentiation-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/steps-create-product-differentiation-strategyWhat is a product differentiation strategy, and how can leaders easily and continuously create one? Learn how in this article.Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:21:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-makes-a-strategy-strong-videohttps://gaussianco.com/insights/what-makes-a-strategy-strong-videoIt's often hard to know how effective a strategy is until years later. In this insight video, we give an overview of the key elements of "good strategy", focusing on 3 categories: being outcome-oriented, being holistic, and being buy-in driven.Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:27:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-create-product-differentiation-strategyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/how-create-product-differentiation-strategyWhat is a product differentiation strategy, and how can leaders easily and continuously create one? Learn how in this article.Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:21:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-companies-hire-strategy-consultantshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-companies-hire-strategy-consultantsStrategy consulting is an enormous industry, but why? Learn how strategy consultants have the cross-industry skillset to help achieve challenging strategic objectives.Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:55:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/principles-for-quick-effective-meeting-noteshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/principles-for-quick-effective-meeting-notesTaking notes during meetings or interviews is critical, but can be challenging. Here are 8 principles for quick and effective note-taking, including highlighting and reviewing.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:40:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-the-rate-of-learning-is-a-critical-metric-for-innovationhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-the-rate-of-learning-is-a-critical-metric-for-innovationWe need to measure and maximize the rate of learning, incrementally and continually. Here's why—and how you can measure the rate of learning at your own company.Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:54:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/spac-frenzyhttps://gaussianco.com/insights/spac-frenzyMany private companies are going public through SPACs. Are SPACs here to stay? History may have some chilling answers. Let's explore.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:29:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-building-products-is-hard-according-to-pms-and-leadershttps://gaussianco.com/insights/why-building-products-is-hard-according-to-pms-and-leadersWe asked a few dozen product managers and product leaders, at technology companies of varying sizes, what their top pains were. Here’s a brief summary of what we found—hopefully this is as cathartic for you as it was for us.Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:55:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/blitzscaling-startupshttps://gaussianco.com/insights/blitzscaling-startupsWe hear a lot about blitzscaling and the “growth at all costs” philosophy of startup growth. There are some inherent challenges to applying this viewpoint to all startups.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:55:00 GMThttps://gaussianco.com/insights/taking-over-spacehttps://gaussianco.com/insights/taking-over-spaceWe have always had a timid and deferential approach to space. Should we not look up at the night sky, at the one or two thousand sad and majestic creations we have launched into orbit, and think, “Is this all we have been able to do?”Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:56:00 GMT