Busting the myth of flashy innovation 

Break down silos to unlock innovation potential

3 December 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé in Strategy • 8 min read

Innovation silos hinder corporate growth and adaptability. By integrating efforts by M&A, in-house innovation, and partnerships, companies can create a unified innovation ecosystem that maximizes resources, fosters collaboration, and drives impactful change...

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Convenience store takeover: does 7-Eleven bid herald an unprecedented wave of M&A in Japan?

2 December 2024 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Strategy • 6 min read

Analysts believe Alimentation Couche-Tard’s attempted acquisition of an iconic convenience store chain could open the floodgates to takeovers by foreign firms. ...

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The mandate for innovation: setting the stage for success

25 November 2024 • by Joep de Caluwé, Stephen Parkins in Strategy • 9 min read

In the first in a series of articles looking at the complexities of corporate innovation, the authors consider why a clear innovation mandate is crucial to create an environment where creativity can...

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Strategy stack: An integrated approach to decision-making 

10 October 2024 • by Albrecht Enders, Ajay K. Kohli, Andreas König, Arnaud Chevallier in Strategy • 18 min read

The ways popular frameworks are used fall short in today’s rapidly changing environment. Here is a new way to make better-informed strategic choices. ...

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How CEO’s drive saved car giant Ford from the scrapyard

2 October 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Strategy • 7 min read

Companies desperately in need of a turnaround in fortunes should take inspiration from the successful 2008 rescue mission by the then-new Ford boss Alan Mulally....

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Taking political risk out of the equation

12 September 2024 • by David Bach in Strategy • 8 min read

With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...

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Where Mario Draghi’s €800bn industrial strategy for Europe falls short

10 September 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Strategy • 6 min read

The former Italian premier and ECB president’s call for massive EU investment is a wake-up call to Europe’s economic stagnation. But can the continent afford the trade-offs he overlooks? ...

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How to tackle the email avalanche after a relaxing vacation

28 August 2024 • by Laura Maria Giurge  in Strategy • 6 min read

Practical advice and clever tactics to keep your inbox manageable and your stress levels low after time away. ...

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What’s happening with GenAI in China?

27 August 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Strategy • 4 min read

Global leaders should know where China stands with generative AI and what strategic actions make sense with an eye to the future. ...

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Future ready? A methodical approach will repay you 

9 August 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Strategy • 8 min read

Singapore-based DBS bank was being shaken by nimble competitors from China, and it needed to change fast. But CEO Piyush Gupta knew that blowing a fortune on the latest technology was not...

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