In a world of rapid disruption, the idea of having a core competency–an intrinsic set of skills required to thrive in certain markets–is an outmoded principle. Apple, Nike, and Netflix have better ...

In my first article for Forbes in July 2014, Is Enterprise Architecture Completely Broken?, I compared enterprise architects to Milton, a character in the cult film Office Space who has nothing ...

Meditation? Yes, you read that right. In the future, I predict that meditation will be a core competency not only for successfully managing your work+life fit, but for innovation in the workplace. Why ...

There are many definitions of success. But to me, success in business means separation from the competition. And one of the best ways to do that is to develop core competencies. The concept of core ...

If you answered with a product name you’re at risk. I’m sure it’s a very successful product, but it’s tethering you to the past; success forms the most restrictive shackles. Your core competency ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She holds a ...

You're already hearing it and you'll hear it time and time again until reports of "green shoots" and evidence they've taken root and started to spread becomes a narrative of momentum: "We're going ...

Competencies are the skills, behaviors and performance standards that turn the "what" of an expectation into the "how." Business owners can use core organizational competencies to define the business ...