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What Companies that Excel at Strategic Foresight Do Differently

Insights based on a survey of 500 organizations.

by Wendi Backler, Alan Iny, and Moe Turner

 

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Leading After the Founder

When the person who built the company steps back, emotions run high—and many organizations stumble. Here’s how to manage the transition.

by Samantha Hellauer, Sanja Kos, Julie Vermoote, Sapna Sadarangani Werner, and BJ Wright

 

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