Blue Ocean Strategy

What’s Your Strategy?

Many in industry are working harder than ever to achieve the same results they did five years ago. They’re operating in what would be called a “RED OCEAN” philosophy.( It’s a book by Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne.)

Red Ocean Strategy means you:  Compete in existing market space, beat the competition, exploit existing demand.

“If the business model isn’t working, try harder.”

Blue Ocean Strategy means: Create uncontested market space, make the competition irrelevant, create and capture new demand.

“We simply need to have fun as an industry again.”

God’s word says this: Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your energy as unto the Lord. Jesus said you don’t put new wine in old wineskins. That’s real Biblical Blue Ocean thinking.

Face the Challenge

Face the Challenge

I read this quote in FastCompany magazine: "A problem may look hopelessly complex. But there's a game plan that can yield movement on even the toughest issues. And it starts with locating a bright spot -- a ray of hope."

It’s true. The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step.  A problem or project may seem insurmountable or overwhelming. But the important thing is to start. Just do the first thing, whatever that is.

The book of Proverbs tells us: Don’t despise small beginnings.

So if you’re facing a huge challenge, take the first step. A small first step is better than the grandest concept not implemented.











It may be a small step for you, but a giant leap for the challenge before you.

Crisis Reveals Character

I know a man who lacks confidence in his leadership skill. He continually claims that he’s not a good leader and shouldn’t be the number one guy.

However, recently he experienced a crisis in his business. He wisely gathered his team, collaborated on a solution, and created a project management plan to deal with the situation. He then assigned team members to implement the plan in their areas.

He kept his cool. He used his team. And most of all, he trusted God’s guidance and sovereignty in wisely handling the situation.

He didn’t develop character in the crisis. The emergency revealed his true character.

Character is not built on the gridiron or the stage. Character is built in the workout room or rehearsal hall.