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The pandemic has made planning a bigger challenge, and created a difficult balancing act for leaders.September 2, 2020 by Adam BryantRelated tags: ceo, communication, coronavirus, COVID-19, leadership, management, management strategies, strategyThe s+b crossword
Get ready to put your knowledge of all things business to the test with a puzzle celebrating our 25th anniversary.August 17, 2020 by Myles MellorThe shifting nexus of retail banking
As customer relationships become transaction-based and as more players compete for revenue, legacy institutions will have to double down on experience and trust.August 12, 2020 by Rowan Laurence and Stelios KavadiasHow fiction can help us imagine the future
In an age of big data, artificial intelligence, and continual forecasting, fiction can help us navigate uncertainty by opening our eyes to a wide range of scenarios.July 27, 2020 by Vikram MansharamaniPlanning for the unpredictable
When faced with uncertainty, successful companies prepare and act, rather than react.June 24, 2020Sports, health, and cash flow: A delicate balance ahead
How teams and leagues are finding ways to respond to the challenges of COVID-19.June 8, 2020 by Ben LyttletonThe general wisdom of Ulysses S. Grant
A serial failure up until the Civil War, Grant had a talent for leadership that secured the Union. His strategy and style still offer valuable lessons for today’s executives.May 27, 2020 by Theodore KinniThe downside of resilient leadership
Self-sufficiency is a prized trait among executives, especially during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. But it has drawbacks, too.May 20, 2020 by Adam BryantAdapting to a new world
Facing the challenges of the post-COVID-19 landscape.May 13, 2020 by Blair Sheppard, Daria Zarubina, and Alexis JenkinsTo build agility, engage your organization one team at a time
Help your employees respond to COVID-19 and future crises by focusing on the established groups at the core of your business.May 13, 2020 by Elizabeth DotyHow to respond when a crisis becomes the new normal
As the world comes to grips with the effects of COVID-19, businesses can focus on six areas in order to help both their people and their bottom line.April 17, 2020 by Melanie Butler and Kristin RiveraLeadership, courage, and the power of collective thinking
The former chief of defense of the armed forces of the Netherlands explains the challenges of leading in a crisis and why those who do must have the confidence to act.April 8, 2020 by Peter van UhmRelated tags: commitment, communication, coronavirus, COVID-19, global perspective, leadership, strategyFive perspectives on succeeding in uncertainty
For businesses battling the COVID-19 crisis, it may be hard to envision what the world is going to look like in the future. What is clear is that uncertainty will remain constant. These insights from five CEOs on how they manage in uncertain times — which were published before the pandemic — are a reminder that resilience and agility are important drivers of success, whatever the economic and business environment. For more insight, see PwC's Succeeding in uncertainty.April 8, 2020Caveat emptor, CEO
A short list of questions can help leaders avoid the potentially harmful consequences of flawed management studies.March 6, 2020 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: academics, decision making, experts, leadership, management strategies, research, strategyFour different ways of knowing
Understanding the world around you can be difficult if you’re constrained by traditional thinking. New approaches to knowledge can help.March 4, 2020 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: business growth, decision making, disruption, leadership, strategic leadership, strategic planning, strategyThe most agile day
What the Allied invasion of Normandy has to teach us about the power and utility of organizational agility.February 24, 2020 by Leo M. Tilman and General Charles JacobyHow to help your employees own your strategy
Shifting from cascading information to chartering teams can generate the clarity and commitment your new strategy requires.February 6, 2020 by Elizabeth DotyHow to succeed in uncertain times
In a difficult environment, leaders need to resist the impulse to adopt a defensive pose. They must instead take actions that will position their organization for success.January 29, 2020 by Will Jackson-Moore, Heather Swanston, and Mohamed KandeExit strategies
Fifty years after its publication, Albert O. Hirschman’s Exit, Voice, and Loyalty still has a lot to tell us about the life of organizations.January 24, 2020 by Daniel AkstStart the New Year with a simplification month
Leaders can gain clarity by using January to simplify operations and focus on desired outcomes for the coming year.December 23, 2019 by Adam BryantRelated tags: leadership, organizational learning, organization culture, strategic planning, strategyWhat you read: The 10 most popular s+b articles of 2019
How to think like a CEO, handing off the baton after a long tenure, and more of the most read stories this year.December 19, 2019Strategy talk: Does shareholder value still have a place in strategy?
Some recent announcements have cast a shadow on the concept, but it’s still a great tool for optimizing a company’s strategy, performance, and potential.November 12, 2019 by Ken FavaroBest Business Books 2019: Strategy
Strategy matters.November 5, 2019 by David LancefieldPast performance is no guarantee of future results
Lessons from the past may be the only available guide for navigating the present and future, but CEOs need to take them with a grain of salt.October 18, 2019 by Theodore Kinni
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