Executing Strategy
Competing Through Joint Innovation
The Chinese telecom company Huawei has used strategic partnerships to gain ground in Europe.
Volume 58, Issue #2
Winter 2017 Issue
Read our special report on emerging markets — and how to keep up.
Financial Management & Risk
What Executives Get Wrong About Cybersecurity
If you think the biggest cybersecurity threat most businesses face is credit card theft, think again.
Climate Change
Sustainability Lessons From the Front Lines
Companies seeking to implement a sustainable business model should address six key problems.
Business Models
The Next Wave of Business Models in Asia
Many Asian startups are competing on business model innovation and new technology rather than cost.
Financial Management & Risk
How Blockchain Will Change Organizations
Blockchain technology offers a way to transfer not just information, but value.
Global Strategy
Mastering the Market Intelligence Challenge
Multinationals need to start viewing market intelligence as a strategic asset in emerging markets.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Why Your Company Needs Data Translators
Miscommunications between decision makers and data scientists are common. Enter the data translator.
Executing Strategy
Engaging With Startups in Emerging Markets
Partnering with emerging-market startups is easier if four key factors can be addressed.
Business Models
Organizing for New Technologies
Responding to disruptive technologies may mean changing your company’s organizational structure.
Developing Strategy
Warding Off the Threat of Disruption
Foresight and timing are crucial elements in responding to disruption.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Is Your Company Ready for HR Analytics?
HR analytics is the next big change in human resources management.
Organizational Structure
Winning the Digital War for Talent
Talent management processes need a digital update, too.
Customers
Which Features Increase Customer Retention?
Product features designed to attract new customers differ from features that retain customers.
Boards & Corporate Governance
The Downside to Full Board Independence
Accounting scandals led to more independent corporate boards, but this trend has financial costs.
Digital Marketing
When Employees Don’t ‘Like’ Their Employers on Social Media
For companies, the social media behavior of employees represents both an opportunity and a risk.
Leadership Skills
Please Go Away (and Spend More Time Somewhere Else)
When times are uncertain, it is more important than ever to break routine and see what’s happening for ourselves.
Data & Data Culture
Why Big Data Isn’t Enough
Technology innovators should be wary of letting big data speak for itself.
How to Develop a Great Digital Strategy
More than one strategy can lead to digital success — but solid operations support is essential.