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Leadership Is About to Get More Uncomfortable

Harvard Business Review

They know more than ever, and you’re under pressure to share more than ever, too – 76% of global executives think it’s a good idea for their CEO to be on social media. The combination of digitization with globalization and consumer demands for personalized products will complicate the usual processes and relationships.

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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

For example, the global energy player ENGIE and its local partners apply it in the independent power production business in the Middle East. Taiwan, and South Korea, respectively — agreed to fund a novel technology development program at ASML, a leading equipment manufacturer based in the Netherlands.

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Old Management Systems Stifle New Business Models

Harvard Business Review

What’s important is that your management team is aware of these issues and can use that understanding to develop a solution that fits your business and allows you to deliver the most value to your customers. Its global scale and distribution makes it a critical service vendor for businesses around the world.