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November 27, 2012The Lesson of Lost Value
A new study finds that underestimating strategic risk is the number one cause of shareholder value destruction. But it doesn’t have to be.
September 21, 2012The Limits of Good Governance in the Great Recession
“Prudent” banks couldn’t resist subprime investments — and took a bigger hit in the stock market.
September 14, 2012Cyber Risk Insurance: Valuable, but Not a Magic Bullet
Special coverage for data attacks is not enough — companies must also beef up internal protections and oversight.
August 28, 2012Venture Capital Firms Trim Their Wings
In cutting down on risky investments, the VC industry is both curbing its upside potential and shortchanging startups.
August 6, 2012Blank Checks: Unleashing the Potential of People and Businesses
How an unusual management technique inspires business teams to envision — and achieve — breakthrough results.
June 1, 2012How a Short-Term Strategy Can Backfire
Patterns appear in higher stock volatility, increased capital costs, and a drop in return on assets.
May 29, 2012Strategy: An Executive’s Definition
What is a business strategy? It is the result of choices made to maximize long-term value.
May 29, 2012Three Games of Strategic Thinking
Decision makers struggling with uncertainty can choose from a trio of probabilistic models to match the type of risks they face.
May 29, 2012How Friendship Pays Off at the Lending Desk
Personal connections between borrowers and bankers produce better results for both sides.
April 27, 2012The Two Levels of Strategy
Business strategy is best distinguished from corporate strategy by the different perspectives that business leaders and strategic planners must bring to bear.
April 13, 2012Shortening the Time Line for a Recall
Three key factors can delay — or accelerate — an announcement.
April 6, 2012A Big Payoff from Online Company Communities
Membership engages customers, who spend more across the board.- March 23, 2012
Weighing the Performance of Private Equity Firms
The companies PE firms acquire aren’t any more likely to go under than other debt-heavy businesses, once some variables are factored in. - March 16, 2012
Diversification Reduces the Risk of Bankruptcy
But once diversified firms are in Chapter 11, they spend more time and money to get out. 
February 22, 2012The Capabilities Premium in M&A
A new study of inorganic growth shows that deals made to enhance or leverage the things that companies do well consistently outperform others.
February 17, 2012Winning Moves for 12 Industries
Every industry faces its own challenges in 2012’s turbulent, uncertain economic environment. These capabilities systems could pave the way for business growth and development in a dozen key sectors.
February 10, 2012Using Market Footholds to Confuse the Competition
A niche in a new market can be a base for growth — or a way to keep rivals off guard.
February 3, 2012How Monitoring by Stock Analysts Pays Dividends
Performance improves at firms that are tracked — the more analysts, the bigger the boost.
January 30, 2012Seven Value Creation Lessons from Private Equity
What top-tier PE firms can teach public companies about creating and sustaining value over time.
January 27, 2012The “Third Team” Approach to Board Effectiveness
Gains are seen when a subset of directors and senior executives share knowledge and ideas.
January 13, 2012The Dollar Payoff from CSR and Sustainability
How a deep commitment translates into better numbers in the stock market and on the bottom line.
January 13, 2012A Collaborative Approach to Marketing
Four steps to implementing a shared-services model to capture scale and develop advanced capabilities.
January 6, 2012Mixed Blessings from Antidumping Tariffs
Revenues rise at protected companies, but from price hikes — and production decreases.
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