Executing Strategy
Competing Through Joint Innovation
The Chinese telecom company Huawei has used strategic partnerships to gain ground in Europe.
Growth Strategy
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Business Models
Harnessing the Best of Globalization
Companies entering global markets should identify an approach that best suits their business model.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Leaders’ Choice
New business executives face a choice: What kind of companies do they want to lead?
Social Media
Is Viral Marketing a Myth?
New research suggests the term “viral” marketing does not describe well what happens in the market.
Marketing Strategy
How to Identify the Best Customers for Your Business
Pursuing growth opportunities without defining your ideal customers can hamper profitable growth.
Global Strategy
Building Your Company’s Capabilities Through Global Expansion
To sustain a global competitive advantage, companies must enhance and renew their core capabilities.
Business Models
Creating Value Through Business Model Innovation
Here are six questions for executives to consider when thinking about business model innovation.
Business Models
How to Identify New Business Models
Another method to pursue growth: Use thought experiments to assess new business model possibilities.
Financial Management & Risk
Gaining a New Understanding of Risk
In these days of uncertain markets, how do you manage risk prudently – yet still grow your company?
Financial Management & Risk
Investing in a recession
Some companies pursue growth despite a recession –and there’s a theory behind that.
Culture
Are You a ‘Vigilant Leader’?
CEOs need to scan for the faint — but vital — signals that will help give their companies an edge.
Culture
Institutionalizing Innovation
Success in innovation requires the ability to churn out successful growth businesses year after year.
Innovation Strategy
Strategic Innovation at the Base of the Pyramid
Innovation in developing markets has less to do with finding new customers than addressing issues of product acceptability, affordability, availability and awareness.
Business Models
The Four Models of Corporate Entrepreneurship
Companies have four ways of building businesses from within their organizations. Each approach provides certain benefits — and raises specific challenges.