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May 15, 2014 Is It Better to Be Strategic or Opportunistic? By Sarah Cliffe A conversation with Don Sull on whether competitive advantage still means anything.

Alibaba Looks More Like GE than Google by Walter Frick The Chinese internet giant is reviving a model the West gave up on years ago. 3 Myths That Kill Strategic Planning by Nick Tasler If you're not making tough decisions, you're not doing it right. Are You Confusing Strategy with Planning? by Roger Martin This assessment will help you understand the difference. How to Execute a 15-Word Strategy Statement by Alessandro Di Fiore A case study of a swimwear company.

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