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March 20, 2014 Gauge Which Activities Aren't in Sync with Your Strategy By Nick Chipman Getting the right stuff done takes more than alignment.

Assess Your CEO's Strategic Fit Over Time by Marc Effron and Miriam Ort Companies change, and so should the way tenure is managed. What Shake Shack Knows About Growth that McDonald's Has Forgotten by Denise Lee Yohn As you scale, maintain a focused brand. Why So Many Emerging Giants Flame Out by HBR IdeaCast John Jullens of Booz & Company says multinationals from China and other emerging markets must learn to innovate and manage quality while remaining nimble. The Strategic Mistake Almost Everybody Makes by Scott Anthony Don't focus too much on your core business.

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