December 22, 2016
Strategy and the Board
Your strategic planning process and annual off-sites may be holding your directors back.
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December 22, 2016Understanding the “Ricochet Effect” of Bad News
Profit warnings not only hurt a company’s domestic rivals, but also international competitors, and can cause industry-wide investor skittishness.
December 20, 2016Virtual Reality’s Uncertain Picture
The growing array of immersive entertainment experiences carries unforeseen implications for content owners and creators.
December 19, 2016When the Activist Investor Knows Best
Some of the most combative shareholders are deploying the most powerful weapon possible — sound advice.
December 14, 2016Pulling the Triggers That Pull Companies
When you give voice to confidence, aspiration, prescience, or desperation, it can set you on a more powerful path. See also “How to Define Your Corporate Identity.”
December 14, 2016How to Define Your Corporate Identity
Having a clear sense of who you are will help you grow coherently, and outpace the competition. For further insights, read “Pulling the Triggers That Pull Companies.”
December 8, 2016Four Business Models for the Digital Age
As digital becomes the new normal, a few generic strategies that can help you determine where and how to create value. Which one is best for your enterprise?
December 8, 2016The Myth of the Coveted Loyal Shopper
When it comes to consumer goods, infrequent purchasers, not faithful customers, seem to drive market-share growth.- November 17, 2016
Joint-Venture Road Map for the Little(r) Guy
International partnerships can put parties at odds, but there are ways for smaller firms to avoid common conflicts and stick up for themselves. 
October 24, 2016The Strategy Lessons of a Long Hike
A punishing trek is a painful reminder to get your strategic fundamentals right.
September 9, 2016Three Lessons from 9/11, 15 Years On
The attacks have changed business thinking and practice around disaster preparedness.
September 8, 2016Far-Flung Shareholder Meetings May Be a Red Flag
When a company chooses to hold its shareholder meeting in a distant location or at an odd time, executives might be trying to avoid revealing bad news.
September 6, 2016Lessons from the Strategy Crisis at Netflix
The thriving streaming business faces some fundamental questions about its future.- July 28, 2016
When Shareholders Speak Their Minds
A large proportion of shareholder proposals contested by firms receive support from other investors when put to a vote. 
July 25, 2016Hedge Fund, Meet Highway
New investments in infrastructure by private asset managers are changing the way the world finances its cities, power systems, and transportation links.
July 21, 2016Is the End Looming for Razor-and-Blades Pricing?
Companies might want to rethink the storied model of charging less up front to get more down the line — especially as e-commerce offers consumers ever greater flexibility, information, and selection.
May 25, 2016Why Popular Strategies Always Fade
The most capable strategists see the real value, and big pitfalls, in new business concepts.
April 18, 2016Meeting the Fintech Challenge
How incumbent banks can respond to the startups and other firms disrupting their industry.
March 14, 2016Has Your Strategy’s Shelf Life Expired?
What to do when you outgrow your target market — or vice versa.- February 17, 2016
The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
It can be dangerous to confuse the prospects of the economy — and your company — with the day-to-day judgments rendered on them by flighty investors. 
February 8, 2016Why Distinctive Customer Targeting Is a Smart Strategy
Don’t underestimate the power of choosing a unique definition of the customers your company will serve.
February 3, 2016Creating a Strategy That Works
The most farsighted enterprises have mastered five unconventional practices for building and using distinctive capabilities.
January 14, 2016Click Bait
Companies can maximize their investments in Web analytics if they focus tightly on priorities, layer human intelligence on top of smart technology, and enlist senior management to lead the charge.
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