Building the skills of a Chief Transformation Officer
18 September 2017 — In a world of continuous change, companies should turn market pressure into a change capability that becomes a competitive advantage. Appointing a chief transformation officer to comprehensively lead change itself is a solution.
South Korea – an interesting market for European companies
26 April 2024 — Despite slower growth in recent years, Korea remains a major economic force. As more foreign companies are engaging with Korea and Young Korean firms are also networking globally, the Korean market is become increasingly attractive and accessible to international, especially European, businesses.
China ambitions in cruise sets their agenda for the full value chain
6 September 2021 — China has been actively moving towards the upstream of the value chain with ambitious plans, leaving the industry pondering what will happen next. In this article we try to shed some light on the implications.
Opportunities for Korean companies in the post-COVID international markets
4 October 2023 — Amidst the ongoing recovery from COVID-19, the global economy and the intricate web of global supply chains are going through a transformative phase. However, within these shifts lie many opportunities. For Korean enterprises, this phase presents the potential for fresh prospects beyond the borders.
Using success gates in portfolio strategy development for more informed decision making
9 September 2021 — Developing a portfolio strategy is complex due to numerous opportunities, limited resources, business constraints, and market uncertainties. Defining key constraints for individual portfolio businesses and using success gates to track their impact helps in selecting viable strategic options for all future scenarios.
Ensuring efficient information flow in complex organizations
27 November 2024 — Organizations with complex structures often struggle with maintaining efficient information flow. Utilizing a structured meeting cadence and empowering the frontlines can help.
Using systematic bolt-on acquisitions to drive growth
21 June 2011 — Companies seeking growth often balance between growing through organic business development, and inorganic growth through mergers and acquisitions. Organic development is slow, as it takes time to develop and launch new products and technologies, a new business line or broader geographic presence. Programmatic “bolt-on” acquisitions provide an alternative value creation path with manageable risk.
Strategies for startups to secure VC funds in the current economy
18 September 2024 — In the current challenging economic landscape, startups need solid financial preparation before pursuing venture capital funding. Meanwhile although there are many caveats, well-designed and effective government incentives can also play a key role in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship growth.