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Groupon on Steroids

Pinduoduo’s unique business model allowed it to carve out a top spot in the ultra-competitive e-commerce landscape.

by Mark Andrews | Jun. 1 2021

Changing Tides: The Chinese Management Style Adapts to Modern Times

The Chinese management style is adapting as China shifts to a knowledge-based economy.

by Colin Peebles Christensen | Sep. 26 2019

The Secrets of Successful Digital Marketing in China

Arnold Ma, CEO of Europe’s first Anglo-Chinese digital marketing agency Qumin, explains how Chinese culture should always be.

by Mable-Ann Chang | Sep. 3 2019

Roger Martin on the Lost Art of Strategy

Companies today are less enthusiastic about corporate strategy. Strategy as a way of thinking has become “a lost discipline”, as.

by Tom Nunlist | Sep. 21 2016

Adidas in China: Chasing First

When you think of sports brands, there’s pretty much a 50% chance that it’s Adidas that comes to.

by Chris Russell | Feb. 9 2016

Peter Cuneo, Turnaround Superhero  

Peter Cuneo, former CEO of Marvel Entertainment and the man behind seven corporate turnarounds, on what really goes into resurrecting.

by Neelima | Apr. 8 2015

The Dawn of Chinese Consultancy Companies?

Western consultancies are facing questions in China. Can Chinese companies capitalize on the moment.

by Suzanne Edwards | Feb. 16 2015

Crafting Winning Negotiation Strategies

Stuart Diamond, author of Getting More, on the negotiation strategies that will help you seal the deal—and achieve much.

by Neelima | Dec. 23 2014

Hermann Simon on Lessons for Companies from the World Champion

Germany is the football world champion. What can companies learn from the success of the German soccer team? Hermann Simon.

by Hermann Simon | Sep. 17 2014

Face-off! MNCs versus Chinese Companies

In China’s fast-changing business environment, multinational companies are finding it increasingly hard to compete with Chinese companies.

by Suzanne Edwards | Sep. 9 2014

Understanding the Globalization of Chinese Companies

Joel Backaler, author of China Goes West, talks of the globalization of Chinese companies and whether or not the West.

by Neelima Mahajan | Jul. 30 2014

Adam Grant on Why Giving is Good

Giving is good, we have all been told. It makes you a good person and it is the right thing.

by Neelima Mahajan | Jul. 16 2014

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