Harvard Business Review

APRIL 3, 2017

The CEO of a large Australian company called me to relay a particular strategy development problem his firm was facing, and ask for my advice. Many people ask me why Capabilities and Management Systems are part of strategy when they are really elements of execution. But it didn’t work in the Where to Play of China.

First-mover Advantage 13

First-mover Advantage Retail Strategy Pharmaceuticals 13

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Amazon's presence will intensify the innovation tempo in every market touched. Even when Bezos appears to be a fast follower, he's attempting to generate leapfrog momentum. The ultimate competition here isn't just for customers and their time; it will be for developers, creatives, and innovators of all kinds.

Innovation 9

Innovation Technology Software Fast Follower 9

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. But dont count them out for long; if theres one thing Chinese companies are good at, its implementing a "fast follower" strategy. This last article is the one that really grabbed my attention.

NGO 14

NGO Chemicals Guidelines Telecommunications 14