The latest issue of our company magazine "think: act" is fresh on shelves this month. Available in English and Chinese in China market, this issue mainly addresses how companies can transform the increasing business complexity arising from globalization into advantages.
"Think: act" has become a highly-recognized and truly global publication for global decision makers, underlining our international outreach and consulting experience with fresh thoughts. The magazine is published in five different languages including Chinese. In addition, two Chinese-language special editions will be developed and published to reflect our knowledge of local market in 2008. |
The return of diversification |
For a long time, focusing seemed to be the order of the day. Now, many companies are rediscovering the advantages of a broad base. Being active in several business segment means distributing risks and creating new opportunities for growth. This can be especially attractive for a company plagued by low margins in its core business. However, to be successful
in the long term, companies need to choose their target industries judiciously, integrating new business areas in a strategic manner. |
Clear up the system! |
Outsourcing or no, headquarters is where core functions should be, says Deutsche Bank CEO Josef Ackermann, though the rise of the Internet means centralized control does not always require physical presence. Ackermann also explains how his industry should deal with the current crisis. |
A Great Wall to climb |
The Chinese are coming, whisper the Europeans. The Europeans are coming, whisper the Chinese. Both are true—and yet, business expansion into a new world is not always easy. Two recent studies show how companies can succeed in crossing borders. |
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