Ecosystems for the rest of us
Before companies can benefit from collaborations, they must be clear about their role.
Content: Article | Author: Michael G. Jacobides | Source: strategy+business | Subject: Strategy
Michael G. Jacobides
I think we don’t pay enough attention to the difference between strategy as resource allocation and strategy as insight generation. There is a yearly strategy process, which focuses on resource allocation. We should acknowledge it as such and better understand its pathologies. But we also need to take a fresh look at how we identify ways to improve a firm’s positioning and performance, by explicitly … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Michael G. Jacobides | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Strategy
Synthesis, Capabilities, and Overlooked Insights: Next Frontiers for Strategists
The founder of McKinsey’s Strategy Practice, a London Business School professor, and a chief strategist turned professor describe pain points and possibilities for strategists on the leading edge.
Content: Article | Authors: Dan Simpson, Frederick W. Gluck, Michael G. Jacobides | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Strategy
Competitive Environments and Redefining Firm and Industry Boundaries
Michael G. Jacobides, Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management, talks about changes in the competitive environment.
Content: Multimedia Content | Author: Michael G. Jacobides | Source: London Business School | Subject: Strategy