How to Build a Cyber Crisis Communications Plan
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images Business and IT leaders have made large efforts to build cyber resilience ^(https://www.blogquicker.com/goto/https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-ceos-cyber-resilience-playbook/), or the ability to respond to and bounce back after a cyber crisis such as a data breach or operational disruption. But one aspect of cyber resilience deserves more attention from most organizations: the cyber crisis […]
The Evolution of Mobile Money Services
The mobile money sector in emerging markets has grown over the past two decades. What started as a simple solution to provide basic financial services to the unbanked has evolved into an ecosystem that reshaped economies and increased financial inclusion. Mobile money services have filled a crucial gap in areas where traditional banking infrastructure is […]
Build the Right C-Suite Team for Your Strategy
Anuj Shrestha The Research Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo conducted a 10-year research program that examined how new CEOs and executives succeed, including how they build strong leadership teams. They studied the appointment of over 100 CEOs and executives in Europe and the United States through interviews with these leaders, board members, subordinates, and executive […]
Healthcare Technology and Mobile Apps
There was a time when sifting through piles of paper-based medical records was an everyday task for healthcare professionals. Today, however, healthcare technology has simplified processes, making them more effective, streamlined, and accessible. Mobile applications, in particular, are equipping both healthcare professionals and patients equally to connect effectively and execute better treatments and facilities. From […]
What Makes Companies Do the Right Thing?
Anuj Shrestha The Research The authors first studied openly accessible documents concerning the COVAX initiative to understand the organization’s functions, vaccine procurement process, and allocation framework. They then conducted semi-structured interviews online with representatives of COVAX stakeholders, including pharma companies, public health organizations, NGOs, and grant-making organizations. Informants were selected to mirror the diversity of […]
eCommerce Payments to Reach $11.4 Trillion
The eCommerce payments landscape is significantly transformed, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory frameworks. As global commerce increasingly shifts online, the methods and tech underlying eCommerce payments are evolving to meet growing demands for convenience, security, and efficiency. According to the latest worldwide market study by Juniper Research, the global eCommerce […]
Our Guide to the Fall 2024 Issue
The Four Guardrails That Enable Agility ^(https://www.blogquicker.com/goto/https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-four-guardrails-that-enable-agility/) Nick van der Meulen Key Insight: Defining constraints can help large companies foster employee autonomy and agility while maintaining organizational and strategic alignment. Top Takeaways: Organizational agility requires that employees be empowered to make fast decisions, take risks, and consider new ideas, but companies also need a certain […]
Understanding The Types Of Warehouse Management Systems
The warehouse is the beating heart of the organization. With goods moving in and out consistently, any mishap can create a domino effect that can impact the entire company’s performance. How do you ensure that your warehouse operations are shipshape? An efficient warehouse management system is the answer! However, identifying a suitable solution from the […]
Business, Politics, and Cultivating Resilience
Topics Column Our expert columnists offer opinion and analysis on important issues facing modern businesses and managers. More in this series ^(https://www.blogquicker.com/goto/https://sloanreview.mit.edu/series/column/) Business doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Sometimes external conditions exert a much larger force than usual. That is certainly the case today, with political and environmental change, economic uncertainty, regional conflicts, and population […]
Five Essentials for Marketing Performance Measurement Systems
Do your marketing metrics truly support your company’s strategic goals? If you’re puzzling over the right set of metrics, focus on continuous improvement. Reading Time: 8 min Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images Successful marketers routinely capture key performance indicators, or metrics, to assess marketing performance within the allocated budget. This is known as […]