Tag Archives: Strategy

New GIBS Article: Managing open strategy in public-private sector business model innovation: Closing to open and opening to close as intertemporal dualities By John D. Nicholson, Philip H. Coombes and Adam Lindgreen 

Abstract Approaches to the management of strategic openness in organizations remain poorly understood. This article presents a large-scale qualitative, longitudinal study into a pioneering public-private sector business model innovation in the UK. By synthesizing insights from literatures on open strategy, open innovation, and open business models, the article reveals the practices in establishing a public-private […]
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AI talent demand is soaring in the Middle East. But is acquihiring the right strategy?(FC)

In the global tech industry, many AI startups are no longer being acquired. Instead, their founders, researchers, and engineers join large platforms, while the original companies change direction, slow down, or quietly close. This process is called reverse acquihire. It started in Silicon Valley, but now it matters more in the Middle East, where governments […]
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Discover new insights with our Faculty’s Case Studies at Gordon Institute of Business Science: South Africa’s crowded cannabis market: Identifying new market opportunities for Ilco Farming’s “green gold” By Alicia Fourie and Judith Mariette Geyser

Abstract Learning outcomes Following a discussion of the case, students should be able to analyse competitive dynamics: provide an in-depth critical analysis of Ilco Farming’s microenvironment, using the structure–conduct–performance framework; evaluate strategic positioning: conduct a SWOT analysis of Ilco Farming’s medicinal cannabis business; and develop strategic approaches: propose actionable strategies that would provide effective solutions […]
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Global human capital trends 2021 (Deloitte)

The 2021 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report explains what forces are shaping workforce development and the responsibilities of the human resources department. Deloitte identified five human capital trends in its survey of 3,600 executives in 96 countries: Design work for well-being Unleash worker potential Build superteams Set new directions for work and the workforce Re-architect […]
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Leadership lessons for hard times (McKinsey & Company)

During the current global recession, much attention has been devoted to the mistakes that sparked the financial and economic crisis, in hopes of not repeating them. Less has been given to what’s been done well amid the turmoil—to learn, for example, how best to lead a company through these tough times. To contribute to that understanding, […]
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One of our best 2016 MBA theses transformational leadership style

Transformational leadership style: The relationship to companies that are digital leaders By: Berdine Truter 2017 Source:  http://hdl.handle.net/2263/59790 ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to explore the relationship between companies that are digitally mature and the leadership style of their C-level executives, with a specific focus on transformational leadership. Success in the digital era requires […]
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One of our best 2016 MBA theses on transformational leadership

Transformational leadership style : The relationship to companies that are digital leaders By: Truter, Berdine 2017 Source: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/59790 ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to explore the relationship between companies that are digitally mature and the leadership style of their C-level executives, with a specific focus on transformational leadership. Success in the digital era […]
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7 key steps to a growth strategy that works immediately (entrepreneur.com)

By: Rob Biederman January 29, 2015 Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/240853 If only half of startups survive more than five years and only one-third make it to 10, what’s the one thing you could do to ensure your company is sustainable? The answer is to create a growth strategy for your business, of course. A growth strategy involves more than […]
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The new rules for growing outside your core business (Harvard Business Review)

By Chris Zook Source: s.hbr.org/1ESyVnN May 4, 2015

When consensus hurts the company (MIT Sloan Management Review)

By: Felipe A. Csaszar & Alfredo enrione Source: http://mitsmr.com/19t4SXQ, Spring 2015