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  NOTE: It's been a pleasure bringing you ECMgt.com 
over the last 3 years. We've enjoyed the knowledge we've gained pulling it together 
and the interaction we've had with you. In 2002, we've decided to fine tune the 
content, so much so that we've renamed the eZine VMS3.info. The name represents 
the components of the Value Equation (defined as V=MS3) which will be the 
primary focus of the eZine. We will be sharing stories, evidence and applications 
of its use in creating and maintaining successful businesses. We hope you enjoy 
the new content and format.   Learn about 
the Value Framework and/or signup 
for our paid-for physical newsletter.  THE STORY BEHIND 
THE VALUE FRAMEWORK: In November, 2001, I was giving a solo presentation at 
Comdex Fall on "Business Models for the 21st Century". In pulling together 
the presentation, I had an epiphany. All of a sudden, I saw an easy way to evaluate 
companies to see if they were spending enough energy in the appropriate areas 
to allow them to be successful in the long-run. The equation says that the appropriate 
business model(s) need to be strategically deployed and continually managed and 
e-volved within companies. Or rather,    V 
= MS3, where 3 represents cubed
 V = Value 
Created, M = Model, and S = Strategy
 M = 
(PTP) where P (1) = Process, T = Transactions, and P (2) = Participants
 
S3 = S cubed, where S (1) = Strategy Deployed, S (2) = Strategy 
Managed, and S (3) = Strategy Evolved
  We 
will be exploring the intricacies of the Value Equation over the issues 
to come. Please share your thoughts and comments. Best regards, Mitchell 
LevyExecutive Producer, VMS3.info
 Creator of the Value Framework
  
  
 
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