Business Strategy

Business Strategy

A group of women adopting new technologies.
New tech is a double-edged sword. Integration can be expensive and perilous: Mess up the adoption and jobs are on the line. 
A black and white image of a skull with speech bubbles depicting death.
Generative AI — driven by large language models — has the potential to destroy or supercharge most businesses. Now is the time to pivot.
A group of people practicing agile innovation while looking at a wall.
Talent wants to be free — but a safe company culture puts “the maze in the mouse” and shackles progress.
A portrait of a woman with purple hair and arrows.
Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
A book titled "The Coming Wave" on containment.
Technology goes in directions we can never predict — so we must be prepared to limit the spread of unintended consequences.
A picture of a metal flame in a metal frame.
Experiments on suborbital rockets are revealing how to make a better iron furnace.
The words uber innovation on a black background.
8mins
“You’re not punished for failing, you’re punished for not trying.” Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success.
A man exploring quantum computing in a room with red lights.
Nature may not allow us full access to the weirdness of quantum mechanics.
a building with a sign that says lilly.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's innovative "triple g" drug, is setting new standards in the fight against obesity.
a close up of a statue
As the stream of AI-generated art turns into a deluge, NFTs could become a cornerstone of the Virtual Renaissance.
a bunch of signs that are on the side of a building.
You’ve probably noticed that most retailers use prices ending in 99. That’s intentional.
Million Stories
an aerial view of a highway intersection at night.
The old linear job model is obsolete. Our post-pandemic work lives are defined by options and flexibility.
learner engagement
There are several different types of learner engagement, from emotional to cognitive. Here's how to improve each.
financial planning
Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
Million Stories
Individual development plan
Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.
money shame
Money shame is more common than you might think.
Million Stories
A study out of Sweden shows that the highest earning men are slightly less intelligent than those just below them on the economic ladder.
Emotional intelligence abstract concept
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
needs analysis
Conducting a thorough needs analysis requires care, curiosity, and open-mindedness.
Two Japanese men sleep on a train car.
It is estimated that as many as 488 million people worldwide were exposed to dangerously long working hours in 2016.
8mins
Strategy advisor Roger Martin explains how 2,000 year old military thinking is useful in modern business strategy.
While Costco warehouses may remind shoppers of Walmart, this membership-only retailer has a business model that more closely resembles Amazon or Netflix.
Million Stories
learning and development strategy
Crafting an effective learning and development strategy can be challenging. Here are five key considerations.
mixed reality
2023 will see an "arms race" in mixed reality hardware and software. This truly will revolutionize our society.
Some analysts predict that Amazon's revenue will double over the next five years.
Million Stories
For decades, cinemas have earned more from concessions than ticket sales. But can their current business model survive in the streaming age?
Million Stories
Historical analyses reveal that crises almost always yield surprising benefits.
Today’s careers don’t offer a clear path forward, but the rewards can be worth more than a gold watch at retirement.