Blue Ocean Strategy and the Art of War Max Effgen, July 26, 2023 I found myself recently referencing a post from many years ago on these two works. Here is an update. The Blue Ocean Strategy has become a staple of business strategy and most MBA programs. At its core, the Blue Ocean strategy is about value innovation. “Red” oceans are known industries… Continue Reading
Fenwick Water Polo 1989 Max Effgen, March 22, 2023 I have photo of this team tucked away in my office to remind myself of this team, what we accomplished, and what is possible. When you believe there are no limits and when you push past them, you will be a champion. Honored to be a part of Fenwick’s tradition… Continue Reading
Godspeed Demetrius Calip Max Effgen, February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Demetrius Calip helped the University of Michigan claim, to date, its only NCAA men’s basketball championship, courtesy of an 80-79 overtime victory over Seton Hall in April 1989, at the Kingdome in Seattle. He was a key contributor. The improbable Wolverine run took on the theme, “Shock the world.” My… Continue Reading
Coach Max Max Effgen, January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 For the last eleven years, I have been known as Coach Max. It is bittersweet that those days of parenthood are coming to a close. Eleven seasons of Cross Country and ten of baseball and girls softball. What a ride. As your children develop and start to compete in athletics,… Continue Reading
What is a Michigan Man? Max Effgen, November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 What is a Michigan Man? I learned a little about that unexpectedly from the man himself, Bo Schembechler over 30 years ago. I was in my sophomore year and in need of a hair cut. My barber at the time was Jerry Erickson at the Coach and 4 Barber Shop… Continue Reading