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An art and science approach to strategic risk management

Schroeder, Harold - In: Strategic Direction 30 (2014) 4, pp. 28-30

Purpose – Discusses the importance of a balanced approach to risk management. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on … tools and techniques, alongside more qualitative ‘right-brain’ thinking is the most effective means of developing a risk …

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Samsung designs an innovative future : How creative talent is being used to keep companies competitive

In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 11, pp. 25-28

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...

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The acclaim of failure : Why BMW reward employee mistakes

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 2, pp. 28-29

Purpose – This article looks at why BMW rewards employee mistakes. 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 strategy really aims to bring about big cultural...

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Managing the innovation portfolio : Doing the right projects

In: Strategic Direction 23 (2007) 3, pp. 35-37

Purpose – This paper looks at product development processes at companies as well as project “selection”. Design/methodology/approach – The article analyses effective Portfolio Management and how companies aim for improved returns. Findings – One of most effective ways for all companies...

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Nokia: big and clever : How large firms can become nimble

In: Strategic Direction 23 (2007) 7, pp. 14-16

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Innovation is more than just a good idea : Creative thinking + strategic leadership=results

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 8, pp. 25-27

compete with more visionary enterprises. Innovation is essential in today's rapidly changing world but it is nevertheless a … difficult concept to define. Many people equate innovation with invention yet it is often more to do with thinking differently … about existing products and services. Another myth about innovation is that it always leads to radical change, while …

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Better business by design : Cut down on risk by creative thinking

In: Strategic Direction 26 (2010) 7, pp. 6-9

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Dealing with the consequences of a rapidly changing global landscape : The core issues faced by organizational leaders around the world

In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 6, pp. 24-27

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is 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...

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Keep asking the customer : Dagbladet Børsen increase customer loyalty through relationship marketing

In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 9, pp. 24-26

Writing nearly 20 years ago, Robert Heller emphasized marketing’s focus on the constant and systematic study of what products a company should be offering, when and at what price. Marketing, said Heller, is the part of the company that should always be asking “What business are we in?” In...

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CSR: more than just gloss? : An investigation into the EO policy of Denmark's Novo Nordisk

In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 4, pp. 16-18

Purpose – This paper aims to review a report on recent qualitative research illustrating how equal opportunity ideals as part of corporate CSR identity project are practices on the local level. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their...

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