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The 7 Powers Of Sustainable Value Capture Known To Nvidia, Netflix And Pixar (Part I)
Whether you are running or buying a business the 7 Powers strategy framework will guide you on how to capture enduring business value.
Mar 24, 2024 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
When Leaders Get Defensive, Value Walks Out the Door
Why mastering defensiveness is the hidden driver of trust, speed, and enterprise value
Nov 9 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
Stop Writing Job Descriptions. Start Writing ValueContracts
Why Job Descriptions Still Matter — But Should Never Be Step One.
Oct 19 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
The £3.2 Million Interview: The ROI Leaders Ignore
How elite hiring discipline compounds returns faster than most operational levers
Sep 28 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
Hiring for Attributes Over Experience: Why Yesterday's Playbook Fails Tomorrow's CEOs
How PE firms can escape the false comfort of "been there, done that" and hire leaders ready for the challenges ahead
Aug 31 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
PE’s Real Game: Winning Short, Compounding Long
How PE firms can hit EBITDA targets while building lasting value
Jul 13 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
The Opposite Test: Why 90% of Your Strategy Isn't Strategy
Operating imperatives aren't strategic choices—and that's costing you millions.
Jun 22 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
You Already Have a Strategy (You Just Don't Know What It Is)
The strategy that kills your valuation is the one you're already following
Jun 1 • 
Mark Farrer-Brown
Mark’s Scale Up Essays
Mark’s Scale Up Essays
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