Dad, where do strategies come from?

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The humble small-to-medium sized enterprise (SME) has always been the bridesmaid to the bride of big business where management research has been concerned. While many academics will fall over themselves to try to get into a large organization and perform some research, there are few who knock on the door of the humble family business round the corner. Lack of scale, and often lack of prestige when subsequent research is published, means there continues to be a dearth of SME intelligence. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.