Strategy

Any organization intent on surviving and thriving into the future must follow a disciplined approach to “flaring” and “focusing,” as it alternates between broadly imagining and vigorously challenging the possibilities.

The authors examine how managers can combine a sophisticated understanding of human decision making with technology-enabled insights to make smarter choices in the face of uncertainty and complexity. Integrating the two streams of knowledge is not easy, but once management teams learn how to blend them, the advantages can be substantial.

A recent MIT Sloan Management Review article argued that companies need to choose whether to focus their digital strategy on customer engagement or digitized solutions. But several readers wondered why they needed to choose one option over the other.

To combat cyberattacks, companies need to understand both hackers’ tactics and their mindsets.

Understanding these five myths will give you a more realistic view of digital transformation.

The Chinese telecom company Huawei has used strategic partnerships to gain ground in Europe.

If you think the biggest cybersecurity threat most businesses face is credit card theft, think again.

Many Asian startups are competing on business model innovation and new technology rather than cost.

Blockchain technology offers a way to transfer not just information, but value.

Multinationals need to start viewing market intelligence as a strategic asset in emerging markets.