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How the Walkman, Game Boy, Liquid Death, and Pokémon Became Surprise Hits
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Research: What China’s AI Agents Reveal About the Future of Commerce
AI and machine learning Digital ArticleAs AI starts making purchasing decisions for people, companies must compete to be selected by agents, not just noticed by customers. -
How Savvy Companies Are Using Chinese AI
Technology and analytics Magazine ArticleThey integrate it with Western systems to deliver real advantages. -
How Pop Mart Won Young Customers in a Fragmented Attention Economy
Consumer behavior Digital ArticleThree lessons from the Chinese brand behind Labubu. -
Making Mental Health Programs Work at Multinational Companies
Mental health Digital ArticleHow to avoid three common problems when implementing these programs across cultures. -
Research: How Tencent Built Trust with Users During a Moment of Upheaval
Business and society Digital ArticleThree lessons for other digital platforms. -
Recalibrate Your Strategy in China with This Framework
International business Digital ArticleThis 2×2 will help your company navigate Beijing’s priorities and political sensitivities. -
When Gig Work Meets Extreme Weather
Workplace health and safety Digital ArticleAs global warming intensifies, it puts operational efficiency in tension with worker well-being. -
One Company A/B Tested Hybrid Work. Here’s What They Found.
Hybrid work Digital ArticleThe six-month experiment reversed managers’ opinions on hybrid work — and offers three important lessons. -
How Global Companies Can Succeed in China’s Competitive EV Market
Competitive strategy Digital ArticleAutomakers must forge strategic partnerships, invest in local R&D, and cultivate a brand identity that resonates with Chinese consumers. -
When Expanding into a Foreign Market, Your Outsider Status Is a Competitive Advantage
Global strategy Digital ArticleHow global companies can not only navigate but thrive in new territories. -
How One Chinese EV Company Made Battery Swapping Work
Environmental sustainability Digital ArticleWhile Tesla and others focused on bigger batteries and faster charging, Nio invested in customer experience, infrastructure, and leasing programs. -
To Create a Greener Future, the West Can’t Ignore China
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A New Approach to Strategic Innovation
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The New Era of Industrial Policy Is Here
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Are Super-Apps Coming to the U.S. Market?
Technology and analytics Digital ArticleSomething super-ish is more likely than a true WeChat equivalent. -
How Chinese Companies Are Reinventing Management
Business management Magazine ArticleThey prioritize autonomy at scale, internal digital platforms, and a clear project focus. -
Understanding the Rise of Tech in China
Technology and analytics Magazine ArticleNew books explore the threats and opportunities. -
Two Cofounders of Xendit on Pioneering Fintech in Southeast Asia
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Case Study: What Does Diversity Mean in a Global Organization?
Diversity and inclusion Magazine ArticleNeeds may differ between headquarters and regional offices.
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Legacy, Leadership, and Localization: The Agah Khan Foundation in Post-Asad Syria
Nonprofit organizations Case Study11.95View Details In December 2024, the sudden collapse of the Assad regime plunged Syria into a moment of historic uncertainty. As long-standing political structures disintegrated,... -
When Crude Oil Price Went Below Zero at Mcx Ltd.: Black Swan Event
Case Study11.95View Details Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) Ltd. of India offers derivative contracts across precious metals, base metals, energy products, and select agricultural... -
Vuihoc: Scaling "Fun Learning" through AI in Vietnam
Entrepreneurship Case Study11.95View Details In December 2024, Vietnamese edtech startup Vuihoc's founders faced a strategic decision: scale their high-margin but low-retention DUO product, focus... -
Sustaining Excellence: The Leadership Journey and Succession at Crown Worldwide Group
Entrepreneurship Case Study11.95View Details James E. Thompson, known as Jim, was the non-executive chairman of Crown Worldwide Group. He founded a small logistics company in Yokohama, Japan, in... -
BYD in the Fast Lane: Financial Performance and Valuation
Corporate finance Case Study11.95View Details In 2024, BYD surpassed Tesla to become the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) company. Its return on equity (ROE) rose from 3.2% in 2021 to 21.7% in... -
Changing Diabetes in Children: A public-private partnership delivering diabetes care to children in low- and middle-income countries
Business and society Case Study11.95View Details Addressing the consequences of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is a formidable challenge. Many children do not receive... -
Investing in Resilience: The Link Asset Management Case for a Climate-Smart Insurance Industry
Climate change Case Study11.95View Details Rising global temperatures are increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, driving up insured losses and testing business resilience... -
Amentum Sports: The Founding and Early Growth - Case (A)
Entrepreneurial management Case Study11.95View Details Amentum Sports is a two-part case that illustrates the application of effectual principles for entrepreneurs starting up within their means. It follows... -
Baskin-Robbins Japan (A)
Change management Case Study11.95View Details This case examines the strategic challenges facing Baskin-Robbins Japan (BRJ) in 2019 as John Kim, an incoming CEO appointed by parent company Dunkin'... -
Baskin-Robbins Japan (B)
Change management Case Study5.00View Details This case follows Baskin-Robbins Japan (BRJ) in 2024, nearly five years after John Kim became CEO, documenting how the company executed a comprehensive... -
Amentum Sports: Strategic Expansion and Decision Point - Case (B)
Entrepreneurial management Case Study5.00View Details Amentum Sports is a two-part case that illustrates the application of effectual principles for entrepreneurs starting up within their means. It follows... -
Scaling Circularity at Recykal (B)
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Scaling Circularity at Recykal (A)
Business models Case Study11.95View Details By early 2025, Rapidue Technologies (Recykal) had rapidly scaled its B2B managed marketplace, moving nearly 100,000 tonnes of recyclable material annually... -
Amar Chitra Katha: Navigating Crisis Through Digital Transformation
Customer strategy Case Study11.95View Details This case begins with the strategic response of Amar Chitra Katha (ACK), a legacy children's comic book publisher in India, to the unprecedented challenges... -
Darshini: Transitioning from Employment Support to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Case Study11.95View Details In October 2023, Darshini, a grassroots initiative founded to support the education and empowerment of visually impaired individuals in Tamil Nadu, reached... -
PNG Jewellers (B): Deciding on the Future of Performance Improvement Plans
Family businesses Case Study5.00View Details This is the B-case associated with W45593. -
PNG Jewellers (A): Deciding on the Future of Performance Improvement Plans
Family businesses Case Study11.95View Details In March 2022, the head of HR at P.N. Gadgil Jewellers Ltd., based in Sangli, India, was facing a dilemma. She was deliberating about the future of the... -
Dunzo(ed) and Dusted: Can Kabeer Make It in Minutes?
Strategy Case Study11.95View Details In January 2025, Kabeer Biswas-the founder of Dunzo, India's first hyperlocal delivery platform and an early mover in the quick-commerce segment-joined... -
Dividend Investing: The Ideal State-Owned Enterprise
Finance and investing Case Study11.95View Details Meenakshi Joshi, a certified financial planner in India, was deciding which stocks to recommend to her risk-averse, income-seeking retired clients. For... -
WBSEDCL: Should Power Tariffs Have Discount Schemes?
Finance and investing Case Study11.95View Details West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) faced challenges in managing its day-to-day cash requirements. Substantial cash was...
