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The Cost of Lock-in
Leadership2 min read

The Cost of Lock-in

In Philadelphia Wal-Mart’s Success Formula cost the company $62.3million, on top of a previous award of $78.5million, as a judge ordered the company to pay workers for its labor practices

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The Case for Buying Netflix. Really.
Innovation5 min read

The Case for Buying Netflix. Really.

Netflix’s shift from DVDs to streaming is crucial for long-term success, despite poor communication and stock drops, making it a potential buy for long-term investors.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

The Attraction of Outrageously High Prices
Strategy1 min read

The Attraction of Outrageously High Prices

Would you pay $200 for french-fries or €5,000 for a burger? Your rational response is to say ‘no way!’. But what if these food items deliver the most opulent, dreamlike culinary experience you ever had? Would you be tempted then? So called ‘collectible experiences’ – where both the price and the indulgence of common consumables or services are raised to outlandish heights – is fast gaining popularity. Demand for such over-the-top experiences is being fueled by the pandemic – inspiring people to live more in the moment – and by new, imagination-expanding offerings – such as commercial space travel. It unlocks a fascinating dimension of consumer behavior, where high price becomes the catalyst for demand, rather than its deterrent.

Gabor George Burt · 29 April 2025

The 7 Deadly Sins of Innovation
Culture6 min read

The 7 Deadly Sins of Innovation

The greatest sin is when we as businesses think it is about us and our offerings, and we forget that it is really about the market and its needs.

Anthony Mills · 29 April 2025

The 5 Mph Bullet
Innovation2 min read

The 5 Mph Bullet

In 1980 Chairman Roger Smith of GM saw that GM’s future was in jeapardy.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025