The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 26, 2020

One of the more peculiar features of the coronavirus pandemic was the conspiracy theory that it was caused by 5G technology, which resulted in masts and various other telecommunications equipment being sabotaged. But it suggests that simply being quiet and waiting for the crisis to blow over may be unwise.”

Company 91

Company Telecommunications Media Self-aware 91

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 9, 2014

However, as much as macroeconomic reforms are needed, the future of the Greek economy will be determined by its competitiveness, which concerns costs, but is also measured by innovation. The key to such a change is developing an innovation-oriented industrial structure and a well-functioning innovation system.

Planning 9

Planning GDP Tourism Innovation 9

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The land reforms triggered a series of events that spiraled into a major economic crisis and caused formal unemployment to soar to 90%. Technology : Providers of mobile banking and cash transfer solutions are doing particularly well in the economy due to the country’s multi-currency exchange regime and low availability of U.S.

Banking 8

Banking First-mover Advantage Politics Finance 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2010

These six ideas emerged in 2010 as powerful "innovation invitations" and seem sure to intensify in power and influence. They'll increasingly be a source of, and resource for, innovation differentiation in 2011, if not for your organization, then for the firm you most dread competing against. That's right. Contestification.

Innovation 15

Innovation Supply Chain Business Simulation Advertising 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2015

But in the aftermath of the financial crisis, risk managers have become increasingly involved in business strategy and decisions. Use risk data as an avenue for innovation. The ability to offer financing gave the technology vendor a point of differentiation that helped it beat its revenue projection for the year.

Credit Scoring 8

Credit Scoring Risk Management Finance Marketing 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2015

You may have heard that Europe is in a state of crisis. The crisis we speak of has even more severe consequences for Europe’s global competitiveness. and China take the lead in tech innovation. Telecommunications, marketplace platforms, payment services, and postal and logistics systems are balkanized.

Crisis 8

Crisis McKinsey Policies Globalization 8