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An Essential Step for Corporate Strategy
Though often missing, a formal operations strategy can guide the crucial decisions that build competitive advantage.
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November 24, 2009Capturing the Asian Opportunity
Economic recovery in China, India, and elsewhere in the region could be the strongest source of sustained global growth for years to come.
November 16, 2009The Most Powerful Paths to Profits
Twelve strategies to shape a company’s destiny.
November 2, 2009What Banking Needs to Become
Regulations and consumer expectations are changing. The business models, capabilities, and practices of the financial-services industry must change with them.
November 2, 2009A Global Financial Governance Primer
Government leaders are designing the next regulatory regime for banks; their answers to four basic questions will determine how well it works.
October 29, 2009Location, Location, Location
Where a company is based is a determining factor in whether venture capital firms choose to invest in it.
October 8, 2009The Need for Midcourse Corrections
Firefighting techniques show how deliberate interruptions can improve the health of organizations.
September 28, 2009What a Declining Business Media Means to CEOs
As cost cutting narrows the field of business journalism, it has become more difficult to put out a corporate story — or take one in.
September 15, 2009Cut Costs, Grow Stronger
To reduce expenses for the long term and lead the way to recovery, start by taking a strategic view of your capabilities.
September 10, 2009Promoting Workplace Diversity
Aiming for more diversity in management staff? Blur the lines between job boundaries, and encourage self-directed work teams.
September 3, 2009Consultation via Collaboration
When management consultants stop being experts and start being collaborators, companies benefit.
August 27, 2009A Five-step Guide to Building Successful Brands
A winning product launch requires differentiation, positioning, personality, vision, and added value.
May 26, 2009$950 Billion in Extra Capital
Strategies to improve working capital deficiencies and unearth excess cash from corporate balance sheets.- May 26, 2009
Strategies for Improving Global Labor Practices
Strategies for ensuring acceptable working conditions in the global supply chain. 
May 26, 2009Making the Most of M&A
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more critical — and more perilous — than ever. You can build your capabilities, even in the midst of turmoil.- May 26, 2009
Creating Competitive Advantage
Management must understand the advantages and disadvantages of a company’s capabilities. 
April 28, 2009Is State Control Making a Comeback?
In considering the relationship between the public and private sectors, it’s time to distinguish the plausible visions of the future — such as a new regulatory environment — from those, like permanent government ownership of banks and industry, that are not plausible.- February 24, 2009
7. Finance: Facing the Liquidity Challenge
- February 24, 2009
7 Ways Forward
How to rebuild your capabilities for long-term growth in a time of turmoil. 
February 24, 2009A Cultural Fix for Risk Management Failure
How to create a culture that combines healthy risk taking with effective risk management.- February 19, 2009
The Effectiveness of Bankruptcy Proceedings
Not all firms deserve financial bailouts, and Chapter 11 proceedings are effective at determining which companies should remain in business. 
February 17, 2009Paradox of Capitalism
Economist Robert Reich believes that the excesses of capitalism have produced a world order in which people feel good as consumers but suffer as citizens.
February 10, 2009Why Some Companies Are Making the Wrong Moves
A new survey reveals a disconnect between what managers should be doing and what they are doing.- February 5, 2009
When Avoiding the Question Is the Best Answer
Question-dodging may go undetected when the answer is related to the question asked and is given with confidence and conviction. - January 22, 2009
Aristotle and Corporate Performance
Executives who value the ideals of Aristotelian excellence may lead their firms to become more profitable over time.
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