The Key to Making Succession Work in Family Business
Jian Bai LiOctober 14, 2019
By Jian Bai Li Transferring power to the younger generation can be profoundly disorienting – but help can be found in surprising quarters. It’s no secret that succession planning is a major challenge for family-owned and -managed businesses. Experts have been warning about the issue for many years, but the message doesn’t seem to […]
Why Foreign Firms Struggle to Break Into Chinay Foreign Firms Struggle to Break Into China
J. Stewart BlackOctober 7, 2019
By J. Stewart Black Trade wars are not even the biggest problem. For growth-starved Western entrepreneurs, the Chinese market is appealing. Think about it: Since 1995, China’s economy has grown by a factor of 18.5, from US$735 billion to US$13.6 trillion (excluding Hong Kong). In terms of purchasing power parity, it is now the […]
Three Keys to Creating Prosperity in Africa
Lucy QuistSeptember 30, 2019
By Lucy Quist While each country must find its own path, every leader working on the continent must commit to improving its brand equity. Too many minds are anchored on the notion of Africa as a place of need. To create sustainable prosperity, we need to revisit the lens through which we view the continent. […]
Embracing the Paradoxes of Leadership
Ella Miron-SpektorSeptember 30, 2019
By Ella Miron-Spektor Why we need to move from an “either/or” to a “both/and” view of priorities. While corporations face constantly competing demands for resources, we still talk about moonshot long-term strategy. How can we sync ambitious aspirations with maintaining our business-as-usual which funds these innovative and profitable visions of the future? In today’s uncertain […]
Social Media Strategy for David and Goliath
Businessam StaffSeptember 23, 2019
When leveraging online influence, the identity of your audience should dictate how you engage with them. The internet has radically democratised the means of marketing cultural products. Enormous advertising budgets are no longer necessary to get the word out about a new release; companies can connect directly with vast numbers of current or potential consumers […]
Why Foreign Firms Struggle to Break Into China
J. Stewart BlackSeptember 23, 2019
By J. Stewart Black Trade wars are not even the biggest problem. For growth-starved Western entrepreneurs, the Chinese market is appealing. Think about it: Since 1995, China’s economy has grown by a factor of 18.5, from US$735 billion to US$13.6 trillion (excluding Hong Kong). In terms of purchasing power parity, it is now the […]
How Silence Can Help Win-Win Negotiators
Alena KomaromiSeptember 16, 2019
By Alena Komaromi While silence can be uncomfortable, its benefits are too numerous to ignore. As many readers familiar with win-win negotiations know, power moves are deemed counterproductive when it comes to enhancing mutual value. Examples of power displays include “take it or leave it” tactics, threatening to go with a competitor or making an […]
Leaving a Lasting Leadership Legacy
Felipe MonteiroSeptember 16, 2019
By Felipe Monteiro Adaptation, reflection and stewardship are forward-looking life lessons. Jean-Claude Biver, a man who has faced many challenges, encountered his biggest personal hurdle in the midst of one of his biggest successes. He fell ill while working on the TAG Heuer Connected watch – a transformative partnership between Swiss luxury and Silicon […]
Meet the Algorithms Planning Your Next Online Purchase
Pavel KireyevSeptember 9, 2019
By Pavel Kireyev AI and machine learning are changing global consumption habits, and companies are playing catch-up. Good salespersonship is a species of street smarts. It’s about quickly sizing up your customers and pitching your wares in terms that reverberate with their unspoken needs and desires. As AI and machine learning increasingly intersect with […]
The Best CEO-CFO Team for M&As
Guoli ChenSeptember 9, 2019
By Guoli Chen Buyouts engineered by optimistic CEOs and pessimistic CFOs have the best odds of success. As the US-China trade war drags on, sirens are going off on sales, earnings and growth forecasts around the world. But one aspect of corporate activity is bucking the gloom: mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Global appetite for […]