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Use Co-opetition to Build New Lines of Revenue

Harvard Business Review

Examples of high-profile failed business collaborations are everywhere. From the WordPerfect-Novell acquisition that led to bankruptcy, to the misfires of the Target-Neiman holiday experiment, it’s clear that despite the plethora of management literature on how to launch a successful partnership, collaborations often go bust.

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Old Management Systems Stifle New Business Models

Harvard Business Review

That’s because even after they determine the right ways to use information to delight their customers, managers must address one equally important challenge. They must update decades-old management systems so they can embrace new digital opportunities. Where we land is firmly in the face of a management paradox.

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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

For example, Lycamobile, a big mobile VNO, focuses on expatriate communities looking for low-cost international pay-as-you-go calls in 19 countries. For example, in 2015, Maersk and MSC, the world’s two largest liner shipping companies, established 2M, a 10-year vessel sharing agreement covering 193 vessels.