Into the deep blue ocean
Today’s leaders are like fish freed from an aquarium. Swimming in deep new waters, they need a fresh[…] Read More
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December 2019
3 tips for digital transformation from Asian disruptors
Western businesses can learn from digital disruptors in Asia. Robin Speculand and Jeremy Blain report. “East is East[…] Read More
The second wave of digital transformation
N. Venkat Venkatraman urges us to rethink our business strategies as the next wave of digital transformation approaches.[…] Read More
5 best practices for spotting new opportunities
Michael Canning spoke to Rita McGrath on techniques for seeing around corners. The global market is evolving at[…] Read More
To innovate, first ask why
Zopa found success by asking ‘why,’ not ‘what.’ A company that knows its purpose makes better products. James[…] Read More
September 2019
Five steps for effective experimentation
Senior leaders must continuously experiment, say Suzanne de Janasz and Maury Peiperl. Jeff Bezos has been known to[…] Read More
Think competitive arenas, not industries
Don’t base your business strategy on old assumptions, says Rita Gunther McGrath. The period after World War II[…] Read More
Three keys to customer-centric innovation
Successful customer-centric innovation demands that we genuinely understand our customers’ needs, says Hari Nair. Two decades ago, I[…] Read More
Today’s winning companies innovate quickly
Speed to innovate is a leading indicator of success in today’s volatile marketplace, says Joe Perfetti. Speed. It may[…] Read More
How to sell something new and disruptive
Social proof helps overcome innovation resistance, says Ben Shenoy. Remember the Apple Newton, Sinclair C5, or Cheetos Lip[…] Read More
How a navy ship heralds a sea change
When it comes to business transformation, we can take a lesson from the navy, says Mike Canning. The[…] Read More
The value of challenging your assumptions
Getting outside your comfort zone and challenging long-held beliefs could determine the success of your organization, says Andy[…] Read More