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Microsoft buys LinkedIn – Smart move or Dumb move?

Destination Innovation

In 2013 their then CEO Steve Ballmer spent $7B acquiring Nokia’s mobile phone business when it was clear that Apple and Android were killing all other competition in the sector. In 2008 in another attempt to take on Google Microsoft offered $45B for Yahoo. It was an attempt to take on Google in online advertising and it failed.

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The New Game Or Is It? Asset Orchestration

Paul Hobcraft

In this research they (Sirmon et al) suggest there are three primary stages of structuring, bundling and leveraging resources for the purpose of creating new value for customers and gaining competitive advantages, however temporary in today’s world. A new moment of recognition for me was tucked away in my past research.

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The Travel & Hospitality Industry is Being Disrupted, Again.

Leapfrogging

The “travel-tech” sector has attracted over $19B+ since 2008. The greatest growth and competitive advantage – for startups and corporate innovators alike – will come from leveraging technology to: Create new products and services Enhance the end-to-end traveler experience Streamline operations Innovate business models.

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Innovate, Adapt, Overcome: How to Beat a Recession with Idea Management & Continuous Improvement

Qmarkets

However, by developing an innovation strategy that anticipates a downturn, you can help your enterprise weather the storm and even uncover lucrative ways to gain a competitive edge. Even during stable economic times, it’s worth implementing a Kaizen system to prime your continuous improvement strategy for long-term business success.

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How to Keep Innovating in an Economic Downturn

Innov8rs

Competitive Advantage In all circumstances, leaders will and should have strategic priorities on top of their minds. Usually, you need innovation for that, which means that you either adapt to current challenges or lag behind the competition. Organizations should make changes in their strategy, governance, engagement, and incentives.

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Life Lessons from the Game of Golf

Tullio Siragusa

In the game of golf, the only competition you face is yourself.”. There is a fundamental problem with this strategy. By competing with others, you end up within a zero-sum strategy. The economic crash we had in 2008 was a testament of what happens when we consume more than we produce, when we take more than we give.

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Preparing for recovery before it’s too late

Strategos

Discontinuities are significant, fundamental changes that have the potential to change industry dynamics, redefine the rules of competition. When we come out of recession, the market and competitive landscape will have changed, customers needs will have evolved, and you will need new competencies. Update the discontinuities.