Sustainability
Doubling Down on Impact Reporting
Many U.S. companies will soon have to follow EU sustainability reporting mandates — and contend with double materiality.
Multinational Companies
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Crisis Management
The Rise of Exit Bans and Hostage-Taking in China
Foreign companies in China should prepare for the possible detention of their executives if a business dispute arises.
Financial Management & Risk
International Tax Reform the C-Suite Can’t Ignore
New OECD rules will change how businesses are taxed internationally by 2024. Here’s how multinationals should prepare.
Global Strategy
Multinationals Need Closer Ties as Globalization Retreats
Multinationals should cultivate local ties in the countries where they operate to counterbalance government power.
Innovation Strategy
Think Globally, Innovate Locally
Multinationals must understand the forces driving both digital globalization and localization to optimize innovation.
Global Strategy
How COVID-19 Will Change the Geography of Competition
Three trends are reshaping global strategy and operations for the world’s largest companies.
Leading Change
Decentralizing Your Operating and Talent Models the Right Way
To operate their companies effectively worldwide, leaders need to rethink how work gets done, and where.
Global Strategy
Why Multinationals Should Consider Geographic Complexity First
New research offers companies a framework for managing successful country portfolios.
Developing Strategy
For Western Companies, Has China Lost Its Appeal?
Is China still an attractive growth opportunity for Western multinational companies?
Supply Chains & Logistics
Will Restricted U.S. Immigration Drive Business Operations Abroad?
The MIT SMR Strategy Forum examines whether restrictions on skilled immigration in the United States will cause business to shift operations overseas.
Collaboration
Consider Culture When Implementing Agile Practices
Create harmony between agile and your team’s culture.
Developing Strategy
How to Compete Against the New Breed of National Champions
Competing against state-subsidized competitors in global markets requires a new set of tactics.
Collaboration
Mastering the Make-in-India Challenge
Some multinationals have a winning India strategy that involves both local and global value chains.
Global Strategy
Rethinking the East Asian Leadership Gap
Western multinationals looking for East Asian leaders may need to explore their cultural biases.
Global Strategy
Revisiting the Logic of Being Global
For many companies, the headaches of being global are intensifying, The Economist says. In most sectors domestic peer companies are growing faster than multinationals.
Executing Strategy
Competing Through Joint Innovation
The Chinese telecom company Huawei has used strategic partnerships to gain ground in Europe.
Global Strategy
Mastering the Market Intelligence Challenge
Multinationals need to start viewing market intelligence as a strategic asset in emerging markets.
Executing Strategy
Engaging With Startups in Emerging Markets
Partnering with emerging-market startups is easier if four key factors can be addressed.
Global Strategy
Developing New Products in Emerging Markets
A successful innovation developed by Cisco’s R&D unit in India offers practical insights.
Climate Change
Business Needs to Pay Off Its Climate Debt
Climate accords among nations will not be enough to address global climate change. It’s time for businesses to get involved.
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