Donald Mitchell
Donald W. Mitchell is a professor at Rushmore University. For more information about ways to engage in fruitful lifelong learning at Rushmore to increase your influence, visit
http://www.rushmore.edu .
Articles by this Author
When One Career Door Closes, Another Career Door Opens
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 08/7/2008
- Career
- Unrated
This career-building article looks at how more learning expands personal development, allows people with little business background to gain senior positions, and permits entrepreneurial choices at almost any age.
Set and Achieve High Goals: Launch Your Career onto a Higher Trajectory by Going Beyond an MBA
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 08/5/2008
- Unrated
This article describes the importance of setting the right career goals.
Choose Cost-Reduction Tests That Fit Your Business Model Opportunities
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 08/3/2008
- Business
- Unrated
A 300-pound person cannot wear clothes designed for 120-pound person. Cost reduction tests also need to be tailored to fit the circumstances.
Assume the New Cost-Cutting Ideas Will Hurt Customers and Raise Costs
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 08/1/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Business leaders need to be more skeptical of cost-reduction ideas . . . before testing them out.
Keep the Flies Out of the New Business Model's Soup
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 08/1/2008
- Business
- Unrated
This article contains detailed directions for avoiding harmful cost cuts.
If You Need to Get Something Done on Time, Ask a Busy Person to Help You
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/31/2008
- Business
- Unrated
This article explains the six keys to success for accomplishing a great deal more than others do.
Acquisitions: Consider the Potential of Other Operations When Included in Your Company's Business
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/25/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Acquisitions can be very successful when your organization can make the other operation much more effective.
Employ Alternative Technologies That Offer Cost Advantages for the Entire Business System
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/24/2008
- Business
- Unrated
To profit the most go beyond reducing your costs through technology . . . to lowering costs from suppliers through to customers' customers.
Rather Than Get It Wholesale, Access What You Need for Close to Free
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/23/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Don't pay anything if you don't have to.
Put Your Business Career into the Passing Lane with an Online MBA Degree
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/16/2008
- Unrated
You know you can do that top job, but no one will consider you for it. This article explains how an online MBA degree can help your business career.
Reduce Costs for All Stakeholders and Yourself
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/12/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Reducing stakeholder costs creates faster and more profitable growth.
Look to Reduce Customers' Costs as Well as Your Own
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/11/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Many cost reductions simply burden customers with more costs and drive customers away. This article looks at using cost reductions to attract more customers.
Look for Total Company Cost Reductions Related to a Customer
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/10/2008
- Business
- Unrated
A focus on total company cost reductions helps avoid cutting costs that are offset by cost increases in unexpected places.
How Would Testing Delays Help or Hurt Your Ability to Check Different Price Structures?
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/3/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Pick the wrong time to test a new price, and you'll get back bad information. Here are some ways to avoid making that mistake.
How Do Your Price Tests Potentially Impact Your Customers' Relationships with Their Customers?
- By Donald Mitchell
- Published 07/2/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Price tests can be a mistake when they create friction between customers and their customers. Here are some things to consider to avoid doing that.


