Commentaries

The ways we’re telling time, they really are a-changin’

September 3, 2020

In 2030, Mauro F. Guillén  suggests what will probably happen — as well as how and why it will probably happen — during the next decade. He carefully reviews historical precedents, including the wristwatch. Briefly, a revolution followed World War…

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The big boost: How incumbents successfully scale their new businesses

September 3, 2020

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Sonia Barquin, Ralf Dreischmeier, Sascha Hertli, Jerome Königsfeld, and Andrew Roth for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more…

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Mauro Guillén on Creative Destruction

September 2, 2020

In his new book, 2030, Mauro Guilllén explains how today’s biggest trends will collide and reshape the future of everything. These are his thoughts about one of the most influential thought leaders: “The Austrian economist and political scientist Joseph Schumpeter…

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Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change

September 2, 2020

  Here is an excerpt from another classic article written by Clayton M. Christensen and Michael Overdor for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information,…

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SNUP for your reading pleasure

September 1, 2020

  Here is a list of puns provided by one of my cousins. 1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks…

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How do companies create value from digital ecosystems?

September 1, 2020

Ecosystem strategies can generate significant value both by growing the core business and by expanding the portfolio into new products and services. Here is an excerpt from an article written by Miklos Dietz, Hamza Khan, and Istvan Rab for the…

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The latest from Jim Strock

August 29, 2020

Here is the latest post by Jim Strock at his website. He is among the most thoughtful of thought leaders and an eloquent advocate of servant leadership, especially now when the need for it is greater than at any prior…

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“Competitive Intelligence” Shouldn’t Just Be About Your Competitors

August 28, 2020

Here is an excerpt from an article by Benjamin Gilad, one of the most popular ever published by Harvard Business Review. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email…

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Bias Busters: Lifting your head from the sand

August 27, 2020

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Eileen Kelly Rinaudo for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts,…

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Rules of engagement: Winning with the basics in digital telecommunications

August 26, 2020

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jens Backes, Duarte Begonha, and Ruben Schaubroeck for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign…

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