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Thanks to technology, change has never been so easy—or so cheap Free to subscribers
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By Erik Brynjolfsson and Michael Schrage
When they aren’t dealing with interruptions, says McGill’s Henry Mintzberg, managers have three basic ways to exert their influence Free to subscribers
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An interview with Henry Mintzberg
After five years of analyzing innovation strategies at pharmaceutical companies, the authors have uncovered best practices that are relevant to all industries Free to subscribers
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By Frank T. Rothaermel and Andrew M. Hess
If companies want to cut into sales of counterfeit products, they need to understand why consumers buy them in the first place Free to subscribers
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By Peggy E. Chaudhry and Stephen A. Stumpf
Eight tips for setting up a network of mentors Free to subscribers
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By Dawn E. Chandler, Douglas T. Hall and Kathy E. Kram
The time is right for the chief financial officer to be a co-leader Free to subscribers
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By Philip Tulimieri and Moshe Banai
It isn’t easy operating amid poverty, isolation and lawlessness. But some companies have figured it out Free to subscribers
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By Jamie Anderson, Martin Kupp and Ronan Moaligou
When companies offer discounts, they often ignore the impact on other products they sell Free to subscribers
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By John Dawes
When it comes to building online brand communities, do unto yourself as others already do unto you Free to subscribers
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By Utpal M. Dholakia and Silvia Vianello
