Author Archives: Andrea Simon

Are You “On the Brink”? Could a Little Corporate Anthropology Help?

In Andi Simon's new book, On the Brink, she tells the story of Laclede Chain [...]

5 Attributes of Business Leaders Who Drive Innovation

The 5 most important traits business leaders need to sustain growth in their organization. And [...]

Can Corporate Anthropology Make Mergers & Acquisitions More Successful?

Mergers and Acquisitions success depends on culture change. Corporate anthropology and the OCAI-online can help [...]

Higher Education: Ready for Inbound Marketing?

Higher Education has to change its marketing methods from pushing it out to creating demand [...]

Ok, Ok!! What is Corporate Anthropology and Why Should I Try It?

Business is ready to benefit from anthropologists. It is time for business leaders to understand [...]

Has Your Business Stalled? Maybe It’s Time For A Culture Change!

Companies are concerned with their cultures. Often they have stalled and need a new strategy [...]

How Can Healthcare Organizations Get Value From Data? It’s All In The Story.

In my recent Hospital Impact article, I explain how turning data into meaningful stories is [...]

How a Bold, Curious Leader Turned Laclede Chain Around

Is your company stalled? Facing new competition? Could anthropology help you grow again? Read about [...]

Why Are Graduates Not Getting Good Jobs and What Are Colleges Doing About It?

Higher education needs to change how it is preparing students for jobs in today's economy. [...]

Why Is Corporate Anthropology Good for Your Business? The Benjamin Obdyke Story

Corporate anthropology helps businesses see, feel and think about growth opportunities that are often all [...]