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PODCAST: A strategic take on cost-volume-profit analysis

PODCAST: A strategic take on cost-volume-profit analysis

Our Spotify podcast highlights that despite familiarity, most managers do not apply CVP analysis and get it wrong in its most basic form.

The hosts explain cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, a crucial business tool often misapplied. It details the theoretical underpinnings of CVP, using graphs to illustrate relationships between price, volume, and profit. The hosts highlight common errors in CVP application, such as neglecting volume changes after price increases, leading to the “margin-price-volume death spiral.” The hosts offer practical advice and strategic questions to improve CVP analysis and decision-making, emphasizing the need for accurate costing and a nuanced understanding of market dynamics. Finally, the podcast provides case studies illustrating both successful and unsuccessful CVP implementations.

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Fast Fact: Some of your business segments are destroying value – which?

Fast Fact: Some of your business segments are destroying value – which?

By Stuart Graham

Key insights

We often see uncertainty in our clients about whether to focus on RONA or growth. While both are obviously important, which will create the greatest value for their companies and shareholders?

We introduced the market-cap curve to help answer this question by plotting the well-known valuation equation for combinations of RONA and growth at a constant valuation.

RONA / growth combinations along the curve preserve the company valuation. Combinations above the curve increase the valuation and combinations below the curve decrease the valuation.

It is easy to see from the graph that companies with high RONA and low growth will benefit more from growth improvements while companies with low RONA and high growth will benefit more from RONA improvements.

The market capitalisation curve provides a useful boundary for capital allocation when business segment performance are plotted against the curve.

ANY performance improvement of ANY business unit raises the aggregate performance and therefore moves the curve outwards – i.e. increases company value.

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Quote:  Andrew Ng, AI guru

Quote: Andrew Ng, AI guru

“In the age of AI, strategy is no longer just about where to play; it’s about how to adapt.” — Andrew Ng, AI guru

This quote from Andrew Ng captures a profound shift in how organizations and leaders must approach strategy in the era of artificial intelligence. Traditionally, strategic planning has focused on identifying the right markets, customers, or products—the “where to play” aspect. However, as AI rapidly transforms industries, Ng argues that the ability to adapt to ongoing technological changes has become just as crucial, if not more so.

The background for this perspective stems from Ng’s deep involvement in the practical deployment of AI at scale. With advances in machine learning and automation, the competitive landscape is continuously evolving. It is no longer enough to set a single strategic direction; leaders need to develop organizational agility to embrace new technologies and iterate their models, processes, and offerings in response to rapid change. Ng’s message emphasizes that AI is not a static tool, but a disruptive force that requires companies to rethink how they respond to uncertainty and opportunity. This shift from fixed planning to adaptive learning mirrors the very nature of AI systems themselves, which are designed to learn, update, and improve over time.

Ng’s insight also reflects his broader view that AI should be used to automate routine tasks, freeing up human talent to focus on creative, strategic, and adaptive functions. As such, the modern strategic imperative is about continually repositioning and reinventing—not just staking out a position and defending it.

About Andrew Ng

Andrew Ng is one of the world’s most influential figures in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Born in 1976, he is a British-American computer scientist and technology entrepreneur. Ng co-founded Google Brain, where he played a pivotal role in advancing deep learning research, and later served as Chief Scientist at Baidu, leading a large AI group. He is also a prominent educator, co-founding Coursera and creating widely popular online courses that have democratized access to AI knowledge for millions worldwide.

Ng has consistently advocated for practical, human-centered adoption of AI. He introduced the widely referenced idea that “AI is the new electricity,” underscoring its foundational and transformative impact across industries. He has influenced both startups and established enterprises through initiatives such as Landing AI and the AI Fund, which focus on applying AI to real-world problems and fostering AI entrepreneurship.

Andrew Ng is known for his clear communication and balanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges of AI. Recognized globally for his contributions, he has been named among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and continues to shape the trajectory of AI through his research, teaching, and thought leadership. His work encourages businesses and individuals alike to not only adopt AI technologies, but to cultivate the adaptability and critical thinking needed to thrive in an age of constant change.

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How self-aware are you – poll results

Thank you for participating in our self awareness poll.

Our results closely match the results detailed in Tasha Eurich’s book, “Insight,” where 95% of people rate themselves self-aware but just 10 to 15% are.

See the full results here.

While visitors to the Global Advisors’ website might be more self-aware than the general population, 70% rated themselves that way!

Now read So You Think You’re Self Aware?

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