It is a comforting aspect of the business world that the race is not inevitably won by the biggest and meanest kids on the block. Smaller organizations can often compete with and even outwit their larger counterparts through smart strategy. It is this approach that enabled a comparatively small...

Which of the following would you rather hear in your organization as you sponsor major change? Here we go again! This time, the program of the month is about “intrapreneuring” and “partnering.” Just as with quality, we’ll have a big kick‐off event, where all the bosses show up and...

The history of pop music is littered with one‐hit wonders; artists who scored a single success then sank without trace having enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame. A useful parallel can be made with business world. Many companies fail to achieve their potential because they are unable to adapt...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...

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...

Purpose – Presents an overview of the importance of performance management analysis (PMA) in ensuring the value and success of performance management systems. Design/methodology/approach – The author discusses the importance of PMA and the main elements and structure of the PMA which need to...

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...

Purpose – Reviews the experiences of three different types of company in various parts of the world, to explain some of the current common concerns in new product research and development. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own...

Purpose – This paper analyses a survey conducted by futurethink. This survey addresses the issue of effective innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The survey by futurethink provides the basis for this article. Findings – Having studied successful innovators across a variety of sectors...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Jonas Ridderstråle. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is an interview with Jonas Ridderstråle. Findings – Discusses the ideas in Funky Business Forever . Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and...