To see the future more clearly, find your blind spots
After being bombarded with disruption in 2020, executives can better prepare for the next crisis by considering new perspectives.
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Creating the right kind of urgency to bring about change
July 8, 2020 by Constaninos C. Markides and David LancefieldMost CEOs think improving products or creating a burning platform will ensure success in the face of disruption. But these actions are not enough.Forces of nature
April 30, 2020 by David K. HurstUnderstanding how ecosystems grow, thrive, and regenerate can help leaders steer their organization in the future.Four different ways of knowing
March 4, 2020 by Eric J. McNultyUnderstanding the world around you can be difficult if you’re constrained by traditional thinking. New approaches to knowledge can help.Related tags: business growth, decision making, disruption, leadership, strategic leadership, strategic planning, strategyGain trust and project order in turbulent times
December 16, 2019 by Eric J. McNultyLeaders must understand four trends, and how they interact, to navigate uncertainty.Help old habits die easier
December 13, 2019 by Matt PalmquistA "stop-doing" culture frees employees from embedded routines and perspectives, which makes room for innovative thinking.How businesses can deliver on trust in the digital age
October 8, 2019The first step to rebuilding trust is to be aware that change and complexity are constant and that everyone — customers, regulators, employees, and the general public — are potential stakeholders.Strengthening the foundations of trust in the digital age
October 8, 2019 by Stephanie Hyde and Blair SheppardThe speed of technological change requires new thinking about how institutions and businesses deliver on trust.They lead, we coach: A multigenerational approach to innovation
September 23, 2019 by Vicki Huff EckertWith mentorship, the digital natives in generation Z can help create a competitive advantage.Conversational computing
June 13, 2019 by Theodore KinniJames Vlahos’s new book, Talk to Me, is a good starting point for exploring how voice computing could disrupt your business.Have we reached “peak” chief digital officer?
March 26, 2019 by Pierre Péladeau and Olaf AckerCompanies are recognizing that digital transformation needs to be part of their core strategy and are creating fewer CDO positions than they were two years ago.Financial services and social values can mix
January 16, 2019 by Salvador Nacenta and Justo AlcocerFor Antonio Huertas Mejías, chief executive officer of the MAPFRE insurance company, economic growth aligns with making a sustainable contribution to the wider community.Closing the Culture Gap
December 6, 2018 by DeAnne Aguirre, Varya Davidson, and Carolin OelschlegelLinking rhetoric and reality in business transformation.Best Business Books 2018: Marketing
November 5, 2018 by Catharine P. TaylorMarketing Is Dead! Long Live Marketing! See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.Related tags: advertising, best business books, business literature, disruption, marketing, retailingPlanning for the Unexpected
October 9, 2018 by Paul Wolfowitz, Kristin Rivera, and Glenn WareTypical crisis planning focuses on specific potential shocks. But how do you prepare for an unforeseen “asymmetric” threat — one that comes out of nowhere, with no rule book to follow?The M&A Activity Transforming Healthcare
August 13, 2018 by Gary D. Ahlquist and John PetitoHow deals are shaping the $450 billion industry that manages prescriptions in the United States.Digital Nomads
July 20, 2018A quick look at the challenges faced by location-independent freelancers, and the opportunities they present for organizations. For more insight, read “Designing a Future for the Untethered Workforce.”Designing a future for the untethered workforce
July 18, 2018 by Suvarchala NarayananThe gig economy — and the growing group of digital nomads within it — requires a wider variety of new products and services than businesses and governments are currently prepared to deliver. See also “Digital Nomads."Video Gaming Levels Up into a Sport
April 23, 2018 by Bob WoodsE-sports evolved from a hobby into an obsession, into a business — and now it is a full-fledged entertainment industry.Competing for Shoppers’ Habits
April 10, 2018 by John Maxwell, Denise Dahlhoff, and Claire-Louise MoorePwC’s seventh annual global survey of consumers suggests that the next major retail industry battle will be over control of everyday routines.12 Illustrations about Management Thinking
March 30, 2018A look at the artwork from the recent pages of strategy+business, on themes including overcoming bias at work, competitiveness in the age of digitization, and the ethics of CEOs.Overcoming Challenges during a Major Transformation
February 21, 2018 by Art Kleiner and Josie ThomsonMichael Pennisi, the chief executive of QSuper, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, describes how to change direction at scale.How to Banish Bad Habits from Your Company
February 5, 2018 by Jeremy GrantFreek Vermeulen explains why unhelpful practices go unnoticed and suggests how rooting them out can help innovation.Related tags: academics, banking, decision making, disruption, innovative companies, management strategies, organizationsThe Coming Wave of Digital Disruption
November 30, 2017 by Leslie H. Moeller, Nick Hodson, and Martina SanginTechnological changes foreshadow a dramatic — but manageable — shift in business logic everywhere.Related tags: digital strategy, digital trends, disruption, new technologies, sharing economy, technology10 Principles for Winning the Game of Digital Disruption
November 30, 2017 by Mathias Herzog, Tom Puthiyamadam, and Nils NaujokIt’s time to take today’s technological threats seriously and change the way you do business. See also “A Guide to Winning the Digital Disruption Game.”Related tags: 10 principles, digital strategy, digital trends, disruption, new technologies, sharing economy, technology
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