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How to Win in Africa

Leading Blog

And technology? The authors believe that companies and investors in every part of the world should take a look at Africa and its place in their long-term growth strategy because Africa is a 1.2-billion-person High volumes—low margins—cost-effective—technology driven. Africa is the next growth market.

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What’s in your transformation zone now?

Lead Change Blog

Accompanying that change is increasing social and environmental awareness, a rapid mobilisation in technology, especially online working and buying, and in the UK, increased state intervention, the likes of which I have never seen. Direction—short, mid and long-term—then becomes the province of all, not just you.

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Covid Triggered Digital Transformation, But Was It Really Transformative?

The Horizons Tracker

Were they investing in technologies to help keep the lights on during the pandemic or were the investments truly transformative? The analysis revealed that around 75% of firms had introduced some form of productivity-boosting technology during the pandemic. Early adoption. Return on investment.

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How Big Companies Can (and do) Innovate Like a Start-Up

Leading Blog

A good strategy helps a company clarify the tradeoffs that will be needed to make between short-term improvements and long-term opportunities. When faced with a potential threat of technology or business model disruption, you need to consider two things. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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Everything You Need to Know About Oilfield Services

Strategy Driven

They also offer technological solutions that improve upstream and downstream business processes. If you’re considering a career in the oil field, it’s important to consider your interests and skills—research industry trends and projections to determine long-term job stability and growth.

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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model. By Vera Sharova & Teodora Cosic.

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5 Tips For Improving Productivity and Lead Generation Within Your Company

Strategy Driven

Operating a business in this regard isn’t easy at all, and this, in many cases, leads to companies becoming stagnant as you get comfortable where you’re at now. This is common and not always the wrong decision; when you’re comfortable and can see that your business model will remain sustainable, why risk anything?