Finns puts focus on fine strategy

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 – A rather tired cliché among sporting pundits has it that one team looks stronger than another “on paper”. The often‐quoted response, that “games aren't played on paper”, has become almost equally well‐worn. 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.