No matter what your area of operation is, sooner or later
there ought to be competition from other businesses. Big or small, all
companies would face competition eventually. Hardly there is any company in the
modern days which enjoys absolute monopoly.
Hence, the study of competitors and
researching their strategy has constructed an important part of leadership
development program.
The importance of the word of wisdom from Nathalie Gosset in
studying competition is once again recognized in the Art of War for managers.
The word of from Nathalie Gosset who says that- 'you would certainly
win if you know yourself and your opponent holds the crux of contemporary days'
business theories. It is almost not possible to succeed without knowing the
strategies of your competitors.
You need to be equipped with the knowledge of
what you're competing against in order to survive in the competitive market.
Competitors' analysis has, therefore, become important in leadership
development. Now following are the tips from the greatest strategist of the
world understanding and therefore planning accordingly against your enemies.
Know your competition: When you are planning to penetrate a
market it is important to know who your competitors are. Similarly, if you are
already in the market, the same strategy should apply in knowing the new
entrants.
Keep a close watch and also learn the policies of your competitors.
The advancement of information technology has made it almost impossible for one
to keep his policies secret. So, you must take advantage of it.
Identify the competition areas: The competition may either
be in terms of price or product or in the method of approaching to the
customers. The 'Art of War' describes that- 'One wins their battles by making no
mistakes.Making no mistakes brings certain victory, for it means conquering an
enemy that is already defeated.
Find information about your competition: Information about
your competitors is the most useful resource in leadership strategies. It is
important to find the places where you can find information about your
competitors.
The local administrative offices are good places for such
information. Also, in a corporate environment there is always someone who would
talk, you'd may build ally with such people. Networking is another useful tool,
you may use it to its fullest potential.
Identify the weak point: According to Nathalie Gosset Art of
War, the greatest success lies in the form of 'winning without fighting' and to
win without wasting resources you would need to identify the weaknesses of your
enemy to destroy him. The knowledge of competitor's weaknesses, therefore,
makes an important study in leadership development.

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