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“Competitive Intelligence” Shouldn’t Just Be About Your Competitors

Harvard Business Review

In April 2010, Mars, one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, embarked on a breakthrough initiative. By connecting the dots across a series of markets, brands and competitors, Jessica identified the key global insights that provided both risks and opportunities for the global firm.

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JP Morgan's Loss: Bigger than "Risk Management"

Harvard Business Review

During the global financial crisis, while several investment banks failed, JP Morgan was using a very different approach to risk management. How Competitive Intelligence Rules Encourage Cheating. But can effective risk management be sustained? MORE ON MANAGING RISKY BEHAVIORS. The Six Mistakes Executives Make in Risk Management.