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My name is Jonathan.
I help people build assets.

20+ years analyzing and forecasting complex
assets across the global economy – deals in the
public, private equity, real estate, commodity
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and insights into better business results.

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Hey There!

My name is Jonathan.
I help people build assets.

20+ years analyzing and forecasting
complex issues across the economy;
deals in public + private equity, real
estate, commodity markets; helping
business leaders turn data and
insights into better results.

First time here? Read My Story
Browse my Content Database
Jonathan Poland © 2025

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Loss Leader Jonathan Poland

Loss Leader

A loss leader is a product or service that is sold at a price below its cost in order to…

Needs Identification Jonathan Poland

Needs Identification

Needs identification is the process of discovering and understanding a customer’s needs, constraints, pain points, and motivations. This is a…

Innovation Objectives Jonathan Poland

Innovation Objectives

Innovation objectives are aims to significantly improve something through the use of experimentation, risk-taking, and creativity. These goals tend to…

Continuous Production Jonathan Poland

Continuous Production

Continuous production is a method of manufacturing in which materials and parts are continuously processed and kept in motion or…

Types of Work Jonathan Poland

Types of Work

Work refers to any productive activity or pursuit that is undertaken in order to create value. There are countless types…

Innovation Metrics Jonathan Poland

Innovation Metrics

Innovation metrics are tools used to assess the innovation efforts of a company. It can be challenging to accurately measure…

Talent Development 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Talent Development

Talent development is a critical aspect of organizational growth and improvement, and it focuses on the processes, strategies, and practices…

Operations Planning Jonathan Poland

Operations Planning

Operations planning involves identifying and implementing strategies and tactics to optimize the core processes and practices that enable a business…

Customer Convenience Jonathan Poland

Customer Convenience

Customer convenience refers to any aspect of the customer experience that makes it easier and more efficient for them. This…