Navigating your enterprise into the future
Using a compass as your guide, you can create innovative, nimble partnerships that move your company forward.
China’s herd of unicorns
About 200 Chinese startups have valuations of $1 billion or more, and many are preparing to go global.August 1, 2019 by Jianbin Gao and Yuqing GuoRelated tags: baidu, company growth, emerging markets, innovative companies, shareholder activist, startups, venture capitalMasters of the middle-market universe
The midsized companies in the U.S. that grow the fastest understand their strong suits and play their hands accordingly.March 13, 2019 by Thomas A. Stewart and Jeannette R. GatchellLeading a Bionic Transformation
Three new kinds of capital give companies a new source of leverage and power.October 29, 2018 by Miles Everson, John Sviokla, and Kelly BarnesLeading a Company That Wants to Change Lives through Sports
Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted explains how to align business strategy and execution during a shift in global consumer demand.October 10, 2018 by Ulrich Störk, Nadia Kubis, and Art KleinerStrategy Talk: What’s the Right Mix of Organic Growth and Acquisitions?
Three questions will help you find the best combination of buy, borrow, and build for your business.October 2, 2018 by Ken FavaroRelated tags: capabilities, company growth, deals, growth, mergers and deals, strategy, value propositionThe Blitzscaling Basics
In their new book, Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh explain why it often makes sense to prioritize growth over efficiency.October 1, 2018 by Reid Hoffman and Chris YehStart Small and Think Globally
Brazilian media and private equity leader Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer has a message for high-tech, middle-market companies in emerging economies: This could be their moment.September 26, 2018 by Art KleinerRelated tags: ceo, company growth, digital strategy, investing, latin america, media business, mergers and dealsDanny Meyer’s Recipe for Success
How the restaurant mogul behind Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack, and many other dining destinations uses culture to drive scale. See also “Building a Culture of Hospitality: Danny Meyer’s Team Prepares for Service.”June 20, 2018 by Ann GrahamHospitality in Action: Danny Meyer Sets the Table at Union Square Cafe
Scenes from Union Square Cafe as the staff gets ready to open for the day show the company’s culture of “enlightened hospitality” in action. For more insight, read “Danny Meyer’s Recipe for Success.”June 20, 2018The Insurance Industry Needs an Intervention
To compete amid myriad disruptions, insurers in all sectors must wed strategy to structural changes.June 18, 2018 by Bruce Brodie, Rutger von Post, and Michael MarianiRelated tags: company growth, healthcare insurers, healthcare trends, insurers, leadership, restructuring, strategyArt Is Good for Business
Supporting the arts can help companies address many modern concerns.May 24, 2018 by Shellie KarabellRelated tags: company growth, creativity, diversity, human resources, innovation strategy, skills, value propositionWhy Tax Reform Changes Nothing — and Everything
With so much cash on company balance sheets, U.S. companies face competitive pressure to use the tax windfall strategically.May 14, 2018 by Paul Leinwand, John Ranke, and Amy MurphyMelissa Snover’s Recipe for Sweet Success
The “head magician” at Katjes Magic Candy Factory talks about custom candy, serial entrepreneurship, technology, and the growing pains of startups.April 13, 2018 by Deborah UngerRelated tags: company growth, consumer trends, entrepreneurship, innovation, innovators, research and developmentWhy Latin American Business May (Finally) Be Ready for Growth
Bernardo Vargas Gibsone, CEO of the Colombian utility and construction company ISA, sees opportunity emerging from turmoil.March 6, 2018 by Art Kleiner and Santiago UribeRelated tags: company growth, economic growth, emerging markets, infrastructure, latin america, power, risk, telecommunicationsThe Bionic Company
Businesses need to develop their behavior, cognitive, and network capital so they can create and capture value that competitors can’t erode.February 22, 2018 by Miles Everson and John SvioklaRelated tags: algorithms and strategy, business growth, company growth, data analytics, digital strategy, human capital, strategyThe Tax-Savvy Company Restructuring
Most structural changes will have tax implications. Thoughtful planning can help leaders convert tax traps into enhanced reorganization returns.February 19, 2018 by Deniz Caglar and John RankeGoogle’s Next Search Is for Housing
With home costs skyrocketing in large metropolitan areas, companies that want to attract talent may have to get into the real-estate business.June 20, 2017 by Daniel GrossA Jobless Recovery in Coal
Hiring people is often a last resort, even when an industry is growing.June 13, 2017 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: company growth, economic growth, fuel efficiency, industrials, new technologies, productivityStrategy Talk: The Real Reason Your Stock Price Is Lagging
Financial engineering won’t fix a stagnant valuation.May 9, 2017 by Ken FavaroFor Startups, Giving Up Control Is Key to Creating Value
Young firms are valued significantly higher and attract more financing after their founders relinquish some power.April 19, 2017 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: ceo, company growth, corporate leaders, deals, investors, leaders, recent research, startups, venture capitalHow Howard Schultz’s Angel Poised Starbucks for Success
Few have resolved the tension between identity and growth as masterfully as the coffee chain’s CEO.January 10, 2017 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellBuilding trust while cutting costs
During a restructuring, rumors spread and fear takes hold. You can reduce the turmoil by finding ways to inform, empower, and inspire employees.January 10, 2017 by Vinay Couto, Deniz Caglar, and John PlanskyRelated tags: capabilities, communication, company growth, cost management, culture, fit for growth, human resources, leaders, restructuring, strategy, value propositionHow 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 14, 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, 2016 by John SvioklaRelated tags: company growth, consumer trends, digital trends, digitization, innovation strategy, innovative companies, strategy
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Leading a Company That Wants to Change Lives through Sports
by Ulrich Störk, Nadia Kubis, and Art Kleiner
Good Leaders Don’t Disappear
by Jesse Sostrin
Leading a Bionic Transformation
by Miles Everson, John Sviokla, and Kelly Barnes
