Analytics & Business Intelligence
The Running Game Is Only Mostly Dead
Counterpoints takes a closer look at whether football’s running game still matters.
Competitive Strategy
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Business Models
Three Lessons From Germany’s Platform Economy
Platform markets are suddenly all the rage with B2B companies. And for good reason.
Developing Strategy
How Business Ecosystems Rise (and Often Fall)
Why do some business ecosystems dominate their markets over time while others fail?
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Talent Versus Teamwork
Counterpoints looks at whether analytics can quantify team chemistry.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Behold the Big Man
Defensive analytics are shaping how NBA basketball strategy is evolving.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Why Sports Is a Great Proving Ground for Management Ideas
Five essential management practices illustrated through the lens of sports analytics.
Financial Management & Risk
Making Corporate Venture Capital Work
The worlds of venture capitalism and corporate investing are not always easy to combine.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
NFL Pass Blocking Is Even More Important Than You Think
Analytics from ESPN have shown just how important the offensive line is in the NFL.
Global Strategy
If China Reaches 5G First, How Will Countries Compete?
Will Chinese technology companies gain a first-mover advantage in the race for 5G?
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Second-Grade Soccer Superstars
Elite soccer academies are using analytics to help identify future star talent in the schoolyard.
Talent Management
Redefining Performance Management at DBS Bank
A new executive team joined DBS Bank and set the company on a major transformation effort.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
How Much Do Coaches Actually Matter?
A sports analytics look at how much credit to give a winning team’s coach.
Developing Strategy
The Myths and Realities of Business Ecosystems
Before determining an ecosystem strategy, organizations must first shift to a new perspective and way of thinking.
Business Models
How to Read and Respond to Weak Digital Signals
In a fast-changing business landscape, it pays to spot digital trends early and prepare to adapt.
Disruption
Learning From China’s Digital Disrupters
Chinese digital banking newcomers who understood their consumers changed the economic status quo.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Why F1 Mathematicians Should Be Paid More Than Drivers
Are data analysts who develop strategy truly paid what they’re worth?
Developing Strategy
Beyond a ‘Winner-Takes-All’ Strategy for Platforms
Three questions can help inform how network interactions drive value for platform companies.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
So, Do Analytics Actually Work?
Skeptics want to know: How much of a difference do analytics actually make?
Developing Strategy
IBM’s New Battle in the Cloud
IBM’s investment in Red Hat is a bet for making inroads into cloud infrastructure.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
The Problem With Big Data
We’re in the midst of a big data revolution, but not all companies are flourishing in this new era.