The D-case concludes the four-part abridged series relating WIPHOLD’s incredible story from 1994 to 2004. This short wrap-up details WIPHOLD’s delisting in April 2003, and provides an update on the founders’ activities up until the end of 2004.
Wiphold (A): Beyond labor and consumption
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This four-part case series documents the incredible journey from 1994 to 2005 of one of the most original black economic empowerment (BEE) vehicles...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0220
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©2005
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Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Limited
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Finance and Insurance, Financial Services
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Wiphold (A): Beyond labor and consumption (Abridged)
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This is an abridged version of a four-part case series which documents the incredible journey from 1994 to 2005 of one of the most original black e...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0230
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Wiphold (B): Institutionalizing
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The B-case takes up the WIPHOLD story post-IPO, from April 1997 to April 1998. Flush with the success of its IPO, in which it raised R23 million, W...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0221
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Wiphold (B): Institutionalizing (Abridged)
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This is an abridged version of the B-case which takes up the WIPHOLD story post-IPO, from April 1997 to April 1998. Flush with the success of its I...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0231
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Wiphold (C): Managing the 2002 crisis
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The C-case of the WIPHOLD series describes a tumultuous time for the company from 1998 to 2002 as its fortunes rose and fell in line with those of ...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0222
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Wiphold (C): Managing the 2002 crisis (Abridged)
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This is an abridged version of the C-case of the WIPHOLD series which describes a tumultuous time for the company from 1998 to 2002 as its fortunes...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0232
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Wiphold (D): Back to private...
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The D-case concludes the four-part series relating WIPHOLD's incredible story from 1994 to 2004. This short wrap-up details WIPHOLD's delisting in ...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0223
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Wiphold (D): Back to private... (Abridged)
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The D-case concludes the four-part abridged series relating WIPHOLD's incredible story from 1994 to 2004. This short wrap-up details WIPHOLD's deli...
2005 EFMD AWARD WINNER (Managerial Issues in Transitory Economies)
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IMD-1-0233
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Banking Regulations - UBS - Sergio Ermotti
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Switzerland should assess the Credit Suisse collapse before adding more banking regulations, says UBS Group CEO in a talk on Europe's financial future.
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AI Adoption - From artificial to actionable - CFO
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CFOs can rethink underperforming AI adoption by focusing on business value, data readiness, and employee buy-in.
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DSS+: Carving out a sustainability consulting leader
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The case examines the entrepreneur-led carve out and buyout of dss+, DuPont’s safety and sustainability consulting division, by Gyrus Capital and dss+ management team. dss+ (formerly “DuPont Sustainable Solutions”) played a pivotal role in high-risk industries such as oil, gas, and chemicals, providing critical consulting services at a time when global regulatory pressure on operational safety and sustainability was intensifying. Gyrus Capital, a mid-market private equity specialist, came together with the management team to engineer the buyout, based on the firm’s strong and predictable revenue streams, long-term client relationships and specialized expertise in safety and sustainability consulting. What emerged out of the 2019 transaction was an independent sustainability consulting powerhouse with over 1,500 consultants around the world. By 2024, dss+ was still expanding rapidly in terms of staff and domains of expertise, not to mention geography, and had to respond to quickly evolving external and internal demands, with clients increasingly expected to be served globally on a full range of sustainability-related services. With a strong sense of purpose (saving lives and creating a sustainable future), a potent pitch line (Protect. Transform. Sustain), over 750 clients on 1,800 projects across 41 countries, a global team of 1,500 people and plenty of organic growth across 7 core industries, the company was clearly heading for the stars. Yet, new questions loomed: Was it time to start managing that wild growth, deepening competitive advantages and building functional moats? How would dss+ remain competitive? Was it time to put a few new initiatives on high octane fuel: Leadership? Digital transformation? Global growth? Some totally new ideas?
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IMD-7-2639
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©2025
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dss+, Gyrus Capital, Inflexion
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Services, Environmental Services;Healthcare, Health and Medical Services;Services, Public Safety;Business Management Services, Consultancy
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Companies need a first-rate geopolitical radar
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Ten years from now, we’ll know which companies best navigated geopolitics. And the hunt will be on for enduring lessons. Which firms made the smartest adjustments to their global commercial footprint by exiting certain markets, doubling down on ot...
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Keep an eye on marketing if you want to avoid a car crash - Su-Mei ThompsonI by IMD
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Campaign failures at Apple, Bud Light, & Jaguar show why boards must prioritize marketing oversight. Insights from Su-mei Thompson.
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Bias in Generative AI - Addressing The Risk
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Explore an IMD white paper with Microsoft and EqualVoice, launched at Davos, addressing GenAI bias risks and offering survey insights and recommendations.
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Brookfield Asset Management Catalytic Transition Fund
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Brookfield’s Catalytic Transition Fund is a case study in how the financial industry can spearhead sustainable development. Brookfield Asset Management announced an initial closing of $2.4 billion for the Catalytic Transition Fund, marking a significant milestone toward the target of raising up to $5 billion for deployment to clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets. $1 billion of capital was provided by ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private investment vehicle for climate finance based in the United Arab Emirates, with the purpose of mobilizing investment at scale to finance a new climate economy. The fund is focused on deploying capital into clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets in South and Central America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. This strategic partnership will help drive clean energy investment into emerging markets, where investment needs to increase sixfold over current levels to reach the $1.6 trillion required annually by the early 2030s in line with global net zero targets.
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IMD-2652
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©2024
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Brookfield Asset Management
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Finance and Insurance, Private Equity
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China Resources Beer: Becoming future ready
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The China Resources Beer (CR Beer) case study is a compelling narrative of the world’s largest beer producer by volume under the leadership of CEO Hou Xiaohai. In 2016 CR Beer embarked on a pivotal transformation journey. This case study offers critical insights that particularly resonate with Chinese corporations navigating similar challenges in an era marking the end of China’s rapid economic growth. Faced with industry saturation, changing consumer behaviors, the rise of digital technology and the imperative shift from expansive to high-quality growth, CR Beer’s story mirrors the predicament in which many Chinese companies find themselves today. The case delves into CR Beer’s strategic overhaul, how it optimized its vast 60,000-employee structure, streamlined operations and embraced digital transformation to remain competitive. CR Beer’s transformation was characterized by tackling “three mountains” – operational inefficiency due to numerous small factories with high costs and low-capacity utilization, weak brand presence in the high-end beer market and an underutilized and mismatched workforce. The study also highlights the company’s innovative approach to rebranding for younger consumers, integrating consumer insights into product development and exploring new business models. It underscores the importance of internal cultural shifts to support these external changes and the role of leadership in guiding transformation. CR Beer’s journey from traditional efficiency to future-readiness offers valuable lessons in managing large-scale organizational change, strategic management and business innovation. It provides essential insights for understanding the complexities of transformation in a rapidly evolving industry, making it a crucial read for those interested in organizational change, particularly in the context of the Chinese market and its unique challenges and opportunities.
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IMD-7-2538
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©2024
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China Resources Beer
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Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage
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The knowledge bank: an essential guide to venture capital
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Explore top books, websites, and podcasts recommended by IMD expert Jim Pulcrano for anyone venturing into or exploring venture capital, from entrepreneurs to investors.
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DE&I: 5 small steps for big changes
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Corporate DE&I is not simply a question of fairness. Implemented successfully, it pays off for both the company and society in general. Here's how it's done.
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