Managing for Today & Tomorrow: Strategy & the High Performance Business
Less than a fifth of public companies have been able to consistently grow shareholder value in one of the most volatile business climates in memory, according to Accenture research. These companies know how to deliver results against current expectations, and know how to create future growth. In short, they appear able to balance today and tomorrow, when measured against multiple time horizons.
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Content: Article | Authors: Gary A. Curtis, Michael J. May, Patricia Anslinger | Source: Accenture | Subjects: Best Practices, Management
Avoiding the Perils of Traditional Due Diligence
Checking too quickly and focusing too narrowly can be a recipe for disaster. Successful acquirers take a different approach: the disciplined prioritization and organization of a number of fundamental-but often neglected-principles. Call it strategic due diligence.
Content: Article | Authors: Justin Jenk, Michael May, Patricia Anslinger | Source: Outlook Journal (Accenture) | Subject: Best Practices
The Art of Strategic Divestment
Divestiture makes sense only as part of a sound, long-term strategy. Before shedding business units, companies must consider all the options, then be willing to constantly review, replenish and trim portfolios as markets change and evolve.
Content: Article | Authors: Justin Jenk, Patricia Anslinger, Ravi Chanmugam | Source: Outlook Journal (Accenture) | Subject: Strategy