New tools for a new reality

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 Many a manager has sought inspiration in quotations from famous people, in the hope that their stature and achievements will rub off on them and their teams. One such quote by Sir Winston Churchill elegantly sums up the need to properly understand what has gone before: “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see”. 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.