White Paper Series

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Stiernberg Consulting White Papers are brief documents that focus on timely and relevant topics ranging from industry issues to best practices. Our White Paper Series helps connect the dots and make sense of the trends—from both outside and inside the industry—that have the most impact on your business. They provide perspectives that lead to better business decisions.

Since 1993, we have offered trend commentary on the business issues facing our industry. We encourage you to share Stiernberg Consulting White Papers with your staff and stakeholders¹. We are also eager for your feedback, including comments, questions, and suggestions for future white paper topics. Please e-mail us at: ja_stiernberg@stiernberg.com

¹If you use any of the material in presentations or company strategy, we simply ask that you give credit to Stiernberg Consulting as appropriate.

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The white papers below are in PDF format.

Stiernberg Q312 Whitepaper
"Understanding M&A and Strategic Alliances:
Dynamics of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strategic Alliances In Our Industry"
Alliances, mergers, and acquisitions are under-used and often ill-planned in our industry. This white paper defines terms, debunks myths, and makes the case for better strategic alliances now and in the future.

Stiernberg Q310 White Paper
"The Tactics of Strategic Planning:
Contradiction or Critical Success Factor?"
What are the five key applications for scenario planning? And how does a strategic plan become a useful decision-making tool? This white paper offers new thinking on strategic planning and its application in today's highly dynamic markets.

Stiernberg Q110 White Paper
"Business Megatrends and Our Industry 2010
Twelve Factors Shaping the New Competitive Environment"
What are the business and technical megatrends that will have the most impact on our industry during the economic recovery? This white paper spotlights the top twelve overarching trends most likely to drive decision making in the coming year and includes three actionable success tips.

Stiernberg Q309 White Paper
"Is the Grass Really Greener? Myths and Realities About Crossing Over Residential and Commercial Market Segments in the Electronic Systems Industry"
Is your company considering expanding into new markets for business development, growth, or just plain survival? This white paper provides perspective on the opportunities and risks in crossing into the residential and the commercial systems markets and includes 12 myths and realities and five success tips for navigating new business terrain.

Stiernberg Q209 White Paper
"When In Doubt, Find Out! Using Market Intelligence to Manage Risk and Uncertainty"
Tired of flying blind in today's changing market? Want to plan ahead with confidence? Market intelligence is your tool for managing both risk and uncertainty as you look to the future. This white paper includes myths, realities, and success tips for raising your market intelligence IQ.

Stiernberg Q109 White Paper
"Uncommon Sense In Uncommon Times: Investing In Opportunity Amidst Uncertainty"
Frustrated by current market conditions? Looking for insights and encouragement? Now is the time to innovate and invest. Using a counterintuitive approach, this white paper includes uncommon sense and key success tips.

Stiernberg Q408 White Paper
"Manufacturers in the Residential Systems Market Identify Market Opportunities and Constraints"
How do manufacturing executives view the residential systems market? Stiernberg Consulting's survey of manufacturers in this arena took the pulse and provided insights. These survey results provide a look at current realities and an outlook on the future through manufacturers' eyes.

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