Nice example of what looks like a strategically sound business [Lufthansa] pouncing on valuable resources shaken loose when a feeble competitor [Alitalia] stumbles. The Economist reports they will […]
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Strategic recovery guide
I’ve fumed about the strategic errors that have got so many firms into the mess in which they now find themselves, but I guess you might like some […]
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Big mistake at Starbucks?
I’ve blogged on Starbucks before, but just seen their results for y/e Sep08, with sales up $9.4>10.4bn but profits down $1.1>0.5bn. A pity, but what are they doing about […]
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Strategy in tough times
I have just been asked to include a specific extra section on this in the LBS ADP executive course on which I teach, which reminds me it may be […]
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Winners from the down-turn?
Good to know that, as in earlier tough times, applications at business schools are running at record rates [+20% on last year in one case I heard of] . […]