We all read about great ideas that never get traction. Sadly, many individuals, start-ups and corporates have expensive lessons however in some cases, you can work your way out of the sunk cost problem by converting your approach into ‘discover

Measuring impact challenges

Nov 7th, 2022 12m 21s

Measuring impact or impact evaluation is a complicated and frail science. Having worked several years in healthcare, a lesson learned is to bring impact measures far closer and into your realm of control. In this way you save, time, budget and

The modern SWOT, or not?

Oct 28th, 2022 10m 48s

To SWOT or not - that is the question. Some consider it out dated and over simplified, I like to use a modernised quantitative version to inform my business strategies and plans. Listen on to learn how a SWOT can improve your business model and

Who is the customer?

Oct 16th, 2022 10m 13s

Want to streamline your business efforts and grow faster at the same time? Then focus your business design on your key customer target straight away. Be bold, slice off the others … here are my examples where multiple customer segments nearly s

Business Advisors – pros and cons

Oct 8th, 2022 9m 5s

I have observed how business advisors have both enhanced and destroyed several business models, especially during the scaleup phase. If you are an entrepreneur or small business CEO, take heed .. there are lessons learned on building a solid bu

Using the Three Horizons framework for business strategy

Oct 1st, 2022 10m 54s

The three horizons framework has remained an enduring means to inform business strategy and build long term sustainability.In this episode I share my experiences where I used the three horizons to create business growth, identify innovation and

How a customer journey map made $70m

Sep 25th, 2022 11m 56s

Have you ever wondered what customer journeys maps are? For me, they are how person moves from one step to the next for some goal or outcome to be achieved .. this can be within a business or product cycle, or in a lifecycle.In this episode I d

Challenging the status quo

Sep 17th, 2022 12m 35s

Have you ever started a new job and went to listen to someone’s pride product or sat in on a management meeting and thought .. oh no this is a nightmare, its cringeworthy, fallen behind and just terrible!Yet everyone else is nodding like its th

Lean canvas to Idea canvas

Sep 9th, 2022 16m 45s

Do passion projects spiral out of control in your organisation using valuable resources and budgets? How do you maintain enthusiasm for all new ideas and then quickly decide where to proceed? In this episode I describe how I turned the lean can

Business design for a corporate white label idea

Sep 1st, 2022 16m 42s

Key takeaways Support Diary of a Business Designer How many times have you seen great ideas in corporate businesses kickstart, then flounder and then sink and toss $-millions away? This is an example how I used Business Design to review one of

Business design for a corporate white label idea

Sep 1st, 2022 16m 42s

Key takeaways How many times have you seen great ideas in corporate businesses kickstart, then flounder and then sink and toss $-millions away? This is an example how I used Business Design to review one of these great ideas so well-informed d

Business Design: for a small business idea

Aug 24th, 2022 15m 34s

Episode 3: Key takeawaysSupport Diary of a Business Designer Are you always thinking of business ideas, naturally entrepreneurial and see opportunities everywhere? I do - Some I begin to gradually explore deeper, others I trash out quickly. How

What is a Business Designer?

Aug 17th, 2022 13m 31s

Business design is: a new business discipline that has taken design methodologies and blended those skills with strategic and commercial business skills. In Australia the term is not ever used, in other countries such as US and in parts of Euro

Who is Dina Goebel?

Aug 14th, 2022 7m 30s

Episode notes:“My core is connecting business innovation and growth strategies. Working with CEOs and executive teams, my experience spans guiding start-ups through to complex mature organisations and those aiming for social impact.It’s time

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Trailer: Diary of a Business Designer

Aug 14th, 2022 1m 9s

Diary of a Business DesignerYour business needs a strategy and a great business plan to grow revenue or pivot for competitive advantage. For startups to corporate managers, this weekly podcast is about lessons learned in business model design.S

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