Business Strategy

Business Strategy

A wide shot of a man walking down an aisle between tall stacks of server racks in a data center filled with computer hardware.
We need more data centers for AI. Developers are getting creative about where to build them.
A book cover titled "Billionaire Nerd Saviour King" by Anupreeta Das, featuring a black-and-white photo of Bill Gates with green text overlay about the nerd founder's influence on the world.
He peppers his sentences with words like “neat” and “cool,” he’s not great at working the room after dinner — oh, and he's a peerless visionary.
Black-and-white photo of a smiling man centered against a colorful digital background with fragmented pixels, a stylized sun, and graphs on the lower portion, symbolizing elements of an AI strategy.
Vijay Tella — CEO of enterprise orchestration unicorn Workato — joins Big Think Business for an exploration of our “agentic” future.
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In new business use cases where AI is the default, the potential results are phenomenal — but humans should play a key strategic role.
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AI researcher and author Ken Stanley wonders how our rear-view perspective on success fits into a serendipitous mode of innovation.
A black sheep paradox is depicted as a sheep overlaid with financial charts, including bar graphs and line graphs, on a yellow background. The data showcases various metrics and percentages.
Going against the grain is often difficult — but necessary for outperformance over the long-term.
A grayscale business portrait of a young CEO in a suit and tie framed over a blue and gray background with abstract charts and the number 5, symbolizing key lessons integrated into the design.
Yushiro Kato — the 32-year-old co-founder and CEO of manufacturing platform CADDi — offers his most valuable leadership learnings.
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To kickstart innovation follow the insider startup knowledge about charisma, “well-rounded square pegs,” and rock-solid teams.
A fictional map of a continent named eneropa, showing various regions like tidal states, ccsr, and solaria with topographical details and a scale.
A radical proposal reimagines Europe as a carbon-neutral continent where national boundaries are replaced by regions defined by renewable energy capabilities.
Nobody likes the uneasy feeling of being watched — so can there be any workplace benefit to the all-seeing eye?
A u.s. coast guard cutter sails on calm blue waters against a clear sky, flying the coast guard flag on its stern.
Driven by a childhood marked by war and environmental devastation, Dyhia Belhabib developed an innovative technology to combat illegal fishing.
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It’s not enough just to stay current and competitive with AI — you’ll also need to build a long-term strategy.
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When is a rabbit not a rabbit? When it's a thought experiment designed to reveal the tricky tango of language and concepts.
This map samples some of the digits that make up the DDC system, invented by the brilliant but flawed Melvil Dewey.
Illustration of a tadpole and a frog.
The challenges of setting out in a new direction can be overwhelming — but we can learn to navigate the inflection moments.
A blue hand with arrows on it.
To be successful, leaders would be wise to remember that AI isn’t a replacement for people; it exists to enhance their capabilities.
An image of Satoru Iwata, the leader in a suit and tie, surrounded by Nintendo icons.
The former Nintendo president has become synonymous with the backlash against layoffs — because, like a great leader, he focused on lifting people.
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Save and group content to support your unique learning programs
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Former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, unpacks the leadership strategy behind her success.
An illustration of a chess board with blue and orange dots, showcasing the AI wave.
AI is both a tool and a catalyst — and the key to successful integration is to rewrite your rule book and tinker.
A map of antarctica with the word west antarctica.
The Antarctic Treaty of 1959 prohibited nations from making new land claims on the continent. But it never mentioned claims from private individuals.
An animated collage of images showcasing a person skillfully drawing with a pencil.
Big Think spoke with animator and animation historian Tom Sito about the cyclical evolution of animation.
A businessman's hand is pointing at a stock chart, showing intentional growth.
Defy conventional startup wisdom by charting a steady and impactful path to success.
The u s vs itself.
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The United States is the biggest risk in 2024. Here are the other 9, explained by Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media.
The six disciplines of strategic thinking.
Why has the value of strategic thinking never been higher? It’s complex.
A yellow dump truck on a sand hill.
Sometimes called “the new gold,” sand is the second most exploited natural resource in the world after fresh water.
Experiencing the zebra effect, a zebra stands near a baby zebra.
The corporate unicorn was yesterday — now we should consider the wisdom of black and white stripes.
A black man, an AI specialist, sitting at a desk in a modern office while brainstorming innovative business ideas.
The reported supremacy of generative AI over human brain-power in business ideation depends on how you define “better.”
A man standing in front of a display of pastries at Panera Bread.
Every opportunity seized is another lost — but not choosing is the worst choice of all.