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From disruption to collision, rethinking the IT talent model, and advice on (not) giving advice.
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The Detroit Hustle
In a city that’s experienced tough economic times, entrepreneurism is blooming.
Morela Hernandez and Courtney L. McCluney
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Fighting the Gravity of Average Performance
Companies looking to become market leaders face two challenges: getting ahead — and staying there.
Martin Reeves, Kevin Whitaker, and Tom Deegan
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#MITSMRChat: Strategy Goes Digital
MIT SMR invites readers to a lively discussion about digital strategy.
Allison Ryder
Big Data
High-Profile Jitters Over AI
As AI becomes more ubiquitous, we need clear systems for keeping it in check.
Bruce Posner
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Three Lessons From Germany’s Platform Economy
Platform markets are suddenly all the rage with B2B companies. And for good reason.
Svenja Falk and Frank Riemensperger
Developing Strategy
How Business Ecosystems Rise (and Often Fall)
Why do some business ecosystems dominate their markets over time while others fail?
Martin Reeves, Hen Lotan, Julien Legrand, and Michael G. Jacobides
Business Models
How Digital Platforms Have Become Double-Edged Swords
The authors of The Business of Platforms outline the myths and pitfalls of platform strategy.
Michael A. Cusumano, Annabelle Gawer, and David B. Yoffie, interviewed by Allyson MacDonald
Financial Management & Risk
Beat the Odds in M&A Turnarounds
You can create significant value by buying troubled businesses and fixing them up. Here’s how.
Martin Reeves, Lars Faeste, Daniel Friedman, and Hen Lotan
Leading Change
Growth Is Not a Zero-Sum Game
MIT SMR takes a look at whether disruptive market forces necessarily doom some players to failure.
Lisa Burrell
Developing Strategy
The Myths and Realities of Business Ecosystems
Before determining an ecosystem strategy, organizations must first shift to a new perspective and way of thinking.
Jack Fuller, Michael G. Jacobides, and Martin Reeves
Global Strategy
Understanding China’s Next Wave of Innovation
Thousands of emerging innovators in China pose a threat to established multinationals.
Mark J. Greeven, George S. Yip, and Wei Wei
Developing Strategy
Beyond a ‘Winner-Takes-All’ Strategy for Platforms
Three questions can help inform how network interactions drive value for platform companies.
David McIntyre
Executing Strategy
A New Playbook for Diversified Companies
Strong multi-business companies are defying expectations in three ways.
Ulrich Pidun, Ansgar Richter, Monika Schommer, and Amit Karna
Pricing & Promotion
Bill It, Kill It, or Keep It Free?
B2B companies can seize new sales by charging for services they’ve been giving away.
Wolfgang Ulaga and Stefan Michel
Digital Business
How Platform Strategies Continue to Create Value
Five key principles explain how to use platforms to create value in the digital economy.
Geoffrey Parker, Marshall Van Alstyne, and Peter Evans
Business Models
Will Self-Driving Technology Be Uber’s Make or Break?
The MIT SMR Strategy Forum examines how self-driving cars will affect Uber’s on-demand transportation success.
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MIT SMR Summer Must-Reads
The MIT SMR archive’s most popular articles explore innovation, leadership, strategy and technology.
Lisa Burrell
Business Models
Global Competition With AI in Business: How China Differs
AI’s largest and most enduring contributions will be in non-technology sectors, and many of them will come from China.
Philipp Gerbert, Martin Reeves, Sam Ransbotham, David Kiron, and Michael Spira
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