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How CEO’s drive saved car giant Ford from the scrapyard

2 October 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Strategy • 7 min read

Companies desperately in need of a turnaround in fortunes should take inspiration from the successful 2008 rescue mission by the then-new Ford boss Alan Mulally....

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Taking political risk out of the equation

12 September 2024 • by David Bach in Strategy • 8 min read

With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...

Where Mario Draghi’s €800bn industrial strategy for Europe falls short

10 September 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Strategy • 6 min read

The former Italian premier and ECB president’s call for massive EU investment is a wake-up call to Europe’s economic stagnation. But can the continent afford the trade-offs he overlooks? ...

How to tackle the email avalanche after a relaxing vacation

28 August 2024 • by Laura Maria Giurge  in Strategy • 6 min read

Practical advice and clever tactics to keep your inbox manageable and your stress levels low after time away. ...

What’s happening with GenAI in China?

27 August 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Strategy • 4 min read

Global leaders should know where China stands with generative AI and what strategic actions make sense with an eye to the future. ...

Future ready? A methodical approach will repay you

9 August 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Strategy • 8 min read

Singapore-based DBS bank was being shaken by nimble competitors from China, and it needed to change fast. But CEO Piyush Gupta knew that blowing a fortune on the latest technology was not...

Circular economy: Cooperation is the key to success

5 August 2024 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Strategy • 14 min read

A network of partnerships and coalitions set within supportive ecosystems can be powerful enablers for successful circular business models....

How a new approach to demand planning can redefine success

5 August 2024 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff, Matthew Spooner in Strategy • 6 min read

Demand Planning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are frequently criticized for being too complex or irrelevant. However, an emerging approach is gaining popularity: evaluating the effectiveness of the planning process itself, rather than...

Navigating global and local strategies: FUCHS’ journey in China and what other businesses can learn about their approach

2 August 2024 • by Rouven Acquaviva in Strategy • 7 min read

FUCHS SE's journey in China shows how its FUCHS2025 strategy balances global ambitions with local agility, leveraging local expertise for global innovation....

Culture wars: creating ‘buzz’ without being branded a failure

31 July 2024 • by Philip Thomas in Strategy • 9 min read

While it’s tempting for business leaders to think they can safely navigate a divisive cultural and political landscape, in reality, it’s a fool’s errand....

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