TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach–This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings–The shockwaves of a global downturn have given the more responsible members of the business community a unique opportunity to persuade their organizations to take a long, hard look – a fresh look – at their operation, to put all aspects of it under scrutiny.Practical implications–Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Social implications–Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact.Originality/value–The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. VL - 26 IS - 7 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580541011048957 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541011048957 PY - 2010 Y1 - 2010/01/01 TI - Better business by design: Cut down on risk by creative thinking T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 6 EP - 9 Y2 - 2024/05/15 ER -