by Wild Plum | Jun 10, 2024 | Brand, Business Strategy, Communications, Community Building, Employee Development, Experiences
Who doesn’t love a meeting? That was rhetorical. Sadly, many people dread them. “Yay! I have six meetings today!” said no one ever. But here are some thoughts about how to plan and manage effective meetings. Taking good care here will help you achieve your intended...
by Wild Plum | Apr 24, 2024 | Brand, Community Building, Experiences, Marketing Strategy
How do you talk about your organization’s past? What is important and distinctive to you? What do you point to from your history to help people know you? Are there parts of your past that you’re proud of and why? These questions aren’t meant to suggest you boast about...
by Wild Plum | Apr 9, 2024 | Brand, Community Building, Experiences
Community branding is all around. We see tourism commercials on TV and online. Algorithms send us ads on social media and in our email of places they think we’d like. We can think of iconic images of our hometowns, symbolizing what we’re known for. In Minneapolis-St....
by Wild Plum | Feb 14, 2024 | Business Strategy, Employee Development, Experiences
Your most valuable company and brand assets are your people. But today, attracting and hiring quality employees is as challenging as ever. A recent study shows that 90% of employers struggle to find skilled candidates. So when you do find talent that you hope will be...
by Wild Plum | Nov 27, 2023 | Business Strategy, Campaigns, Communications, Marketing Strategy
Products are introduced, compete in the market, evolve, and are eventually discontinued. Product end-of-life happens and a variety of factors drive this decision. Innovation never slows. New technologies, manufacturing techniques, and improved materials can quickly...
