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Why General Motors Shifted Gears in Its Manufacturing Strategy
The decision earlier this week by General Motors to close five plants in North America, lay off some 14,000 workers, and retire six of...
Dec 1, 2018


How Catalyst Leaders Lift Teams to Excellence
Some leaders shine because they are effective team builders, rather than solitary stars. They are silent catalysts who propel their teams...
Sep 21, 2018


Improving Work Performance: These Eight Steps Could Help
How can one perform optimally at work? According to talent consultant Marc Effron, the path to better performance is to focus on what you...
Sep 6, 2018


Six Questions That Can Help Guide Digital Transformation
Companies know they must transform to appeal to the digital customer, but they still struggle to find the best path forward, according to...
Aug 16, 2018


How Ties to Ethnic Communities Influence Global Firm Expansion
When a company wants to expand internationally, one of the strategies it deploys is to open branches in a country populated by people of...
Aug 4, 2018


Moving Beyond LinkedIn: A Better Strategy for Switching Careers
Finding a new job within your chosen field can be daunting, but changing careers entirely presents an even bigger challenge. How do you...
Jul 20, 2018


The Disney-Fox Deal: Why It’s About Going Directly to the Consumer
The Simpsons may be headed to Disneyland. Last month, the U.S. Justice Department gave its blessing — some said fairly quickly — to...
Jul 11, 2018


Uncovering the Secrets of Successful Work Cultures
Some companies are so dysfunctional that employees fantasize about quitting in a huff, dreaming of utopian workplaces where everyone...
Jun 5, 2018


How Businesses Can Get Inside the Minds of Their Competitors
Every business would love to know the minds of its competitors, and what they are likely to do next. Strategy analysts have thus far used...
May 31, 2018


Five Ways Companies Can Be More Nimble
Companies like Digital Equipment Corp. and Ericsson were once considered leaders in their industries, and thus likely to stay on top. But...
May 18, 2018
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