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August 21, 2014 When a Spinoff Makes Strategic Sense By Andrew Campbell An adjusted business theory explains Gannett's split.

Do Not Split HR – At Least Not Ram Charan's Way by Dave Ulrich It needs more than a simple structural fix. CEOs, Get to Know Your Rivals by Leonard Fuld Four strategies for keeping tabs on the competition. The Answer to Every Business Question Is "It Depends" by Scott Schaefer The trick is knowing what it depends on. 3 Reasons You Underestimate Risk by Srini Pillay And what to do about it.

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