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The Professional: Seven New Rules

Strategy Driven

Nike, Coke, Dockers and Intel have one thing in common: their most precious possession, their source of competitive advantage, is no longer physical in nature. Consider the chief technology officer of a company who is able to influence standards by being on an industry body – the revenue impact of such a thing can be immense.

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The Right Entry Point for Emerging Markets

Harvard Business Review

I recently participated in a spirited panel discussion with Bruce Brown, Procter & Gamble's Chief Technology Officer, and Erich Joachimsthaler, Vivaldi Partners' managing director and CEO. It's yet another reason why business model innovation is so incredibly important.