USHER is the only Filipino-made Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) System, developed through an R&D collaboration project involving DOST, PCIEERD, DPWH, and MAPUA. In this interview, we asked Dr. Aldrine Uy, Usher President and CEO, and an enterprise innovation winner of the 4th Mansmith Innovation Awards, about technology innovation. Q1: For the benefit of the readers, can you briefly tell us […]
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A family-owned bakery struggled to compete with larger chains in their city. Instead of investing in costly advertisements, they decided to leverage the power of community and word-of-mouth. They started a “Pay It Forward” campaign, where customers could pre-purchase a loaf of bread or a pastry for someone in need. The bakery shared these acts of kindness on their social […]
As August 2024 comes to a close, I’m filled with immense gratitude and reflection. It’s been a decade since I started this blogging journey, and I couldn’t have reached this milestone without your unwavering support. I’m deeply touched by the feedback I’ve received over the years. Some of you follow and read my posts religiously every Friday, which means the […]
Advocacy-based Mansmith and Fielders Inc. has named the 12 winners for the 19th Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) 2024, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in the marketing and business fields. As the most sought-after recognition for young marketers and entrepreneurs 35 years old and below, the Mansmith YMMA has become a prestigious platform that celebrates innovation, creativity, and brand leadership. It is […]
A marketing plan is a written document that serves as a guide and outline of how a company intends to grow in the marketplace and win against the competition. The marketing plan is usually formulated annually, but results are reviewed monthly with major business reviews done quarterly on what worked versus what did not work. While there is no standard […]
Mansmith and Fielders Inc. recently recognized the winners of its first Mansmith Sales Masters Awards. This inaugural event highlighted five outstanding sales professionals whose achievements are truly inspiring. As I reflect on the event, I am struck by the collective impact these individuals have made in their respective industries and the broader business community. A Diverse and Distinguished Group The […]
Martin Gonzalez is the co-creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors enabling startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on organization design, leadership, and cultural challenges. Martin has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He teaches and collaborates on research at the world’s elite […]
According to a 2022 study by We Are Social and Kepios, there are more than 76 million people (out of a population of 111M) In the Philippines who have access to the Internet. Pinoys spend more than 10 hours a day connected to it using various channels for communications, entertainment, learning, news, and commerce, amongst other things. Given such a […]
In this article, I will answer some key questions surrounding doctors using or intending to use the MLM compensation scheme to recruit other doctors as prescribers of critical illness medicines, such as those for cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. These are: Let me start with an introduction about the findings from ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. […]
In the pursuit of business success, evaluating the soundness of a proposed business model is crucial. But how is a business model evaluated? Let me share the three core tests to ensure a comprehensive assessment of business opportunities. The Three Core Tests The Mansmith Business Model framework, involving eleven building blocks, recommends three primary core tests to evaluate a business […]