Growing through M&A in Financial Services
Pursuit of innovation is crucial in the competitive global market.
Consistency Drives Success at Telus
The Canadian telecom giant transformed its business by adopting a clear, stable approach to strategy and culture.August 31, 2015 by John IzzoMobile Payments: The Delay of Instant Gratification
Platforms like Apple Pay and Google Wallet will need to ensure a seamless and secure experience for merchants and consumers.August 6, 2015 by Kevin GrieveCurrency Events
Since its introduction in 2008, bitcoin has enjoyed a rapid and tumultuous rise. Is the digital currency built to last?June 30, 2015 by Michael SantoliWhen Loyalty Isn’t Its Own Reward
To revive stagnant loyalty programs, companies should replace the routine granting of points with unpredictable, tangible rewards.April 29, 2015 by Catherine PalmieriThe Imagination Gap
Business leaders in at least 16 sectors are still not fully prepared for the digital transformation of their industries.April 20, 2015 by Jeffrey RothfederFrom Fee-for-Service to Fee-for-Value
Medicare’s big announcement on payment models is an inflection point in the transition from volume to value.February 12, 2015 by Joyjit Saha Choudhury and Jay GodlaThe Accountability Equation
Holding people, companies, or systems responsible for their mistakes is about more than just pointing a finger at the most convenient target.September 30, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyWhere Are the Sinkholes in Your Strategy?
Answering two critical questions will fortify your company’s strategy—and your ability to implement it.August 14, 2014 by Ken FavaroDerek Lidow on Mastering the Four Phases of a Successful Startup
The former entrepreneur analyzes the leadership skills that new companies need for long-term success.June 2, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyStrategy or Culture: Which Is More Important?
Although culture is much more than an “enabler” of strategy, it’s no substitute for it.May 22, 2014 by Ken FavaroThe Collective’s Crystal Ball
Crowdsourcing offers companies the opportunity to analyze large amounts of data in innovative ways.May 15, 2014 by Matt PalmquistManagement in the Second Machine Age
Future leaders will succeed by being entrepreneurial and by rethinking the balance between financial and social goals.May 12, 2014 by Tim LaseterBest of Multimedia: Bitcoin’s Turbulent History
An interactive look at the highs and lows surrounding the controversial digital currency.March 14, 2014 by Charity DelichRelated tags: operations, paymentsThe Psychology of Pricing: Customers Prefer Round Numbers
Business managers may think they’re fooling customers with a $4.99 price tag, but a new study shows most consumers would rather pay $5.00.November 21, 2013 by Matt PalmquistHealthcare Shifts from à la Carte to Prix Fixe
A bundled approach to treatment offers higher quality, lower costs, and a better experience for patients.November 12, 2013 by Gary D. Ahlquist, Minoo Javanmardian, and Sanjay B. SaxenaWorking Capital Isn’t as Important as It’s Cracked Up to Be
When it comes to managing a company’s working capital, CFOs must balance the need to stock inventory against the need to provide value for shareholders.October 31, 2013 by Matt PalmquistCEOs with Contracts Pull Off Better M&A Deals
Protections from the consequences of failure encourage these leaders to make riskier bets that end up benefiting shareholders more.August 2, 2013 by Matt PalmquistThe Bad Side of Good Governance
Well-meaning but meddlesome boards can wreak havoc on a company during a financial crisis.July 19, 2013 by Matt PalmquistContaining the Anger over Customer Fees
When assessing penalty charges, companies must be fair, flexible, and transparent.June 7, 2013More Than Words
George S. Yip, co-author of Strategic Transformation: Changing While Winning, introduces an excerpt from Management in 10 Words: Practical Advice from the Man Who Created One of the World’s Largest Retailers, by Terry Leahy, that explores the anchoring effect of business values.January 4, 2013CFO Bonuses Soar When Earnings Numbers Are Met
Pay for performance provides a big incentive for managing analysts’ expectations.August 17, 2012Solar Comes of Age
A leading solar energy policy advocate explains how this dynamic, rapidly maturing industry can reach its true potential.May 29, 2012 by Laura W. GellerEngagement Isn’t Enough
Ann Rhoades, author of Built on Values: Creating an Enviable Culture That Outperforms the Competition, introduces a lesson in attaining the full potential of employees from All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton.April 27, 2012Seven Value Creation Lessons from Private Equity
What top-tier PE firms can teach public companies about creating and sustaining value over time.January 30, 2012 by Vinay Couto, Ashok Divakaran, and Deniz Caglar
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