Transforming the Business Portfolio: How Multinationals Reinvent Themselves
Recent research by BCG and Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg investigated the motivations and success factors for business portfolio restructurings. By analyzing the characteristics and patterns of the underlying transformation processes, we developed practical insights on issues relating to the magnitude, speed, and sequencing of restructurings.
Editor’s Note: I was really intrigued by this research.
Content: Article | Authors: Michael Nippa, Sebastian Schönhaar, Ulrich Pidun | Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Subjects: Management, Miscellaneous, Strategy
Corporate Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice
Ever since Bruce Henderson introduced the growth-share matrix, corporate portfolio management has been a big part of the CEO agenda. But a recent BCG survey, conducted with Freiberg University in Germany, reveals a major gap between the effort companies put into portfolio management and its impact on corporate decision-making.
Editor’s Note: includes and excellent overview of CPM including history and common criticisms.
Content: Article | Authors: Harald Rubner, Matthias Krühler, Michael Nippa, Robert Untiedt, Ulrich Pidun | Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Subjects: Finance, Strategy