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–Today's global business world is characterized by increasingly tough competition and ongoing economic uncertainty. It is therefore even more important for companies to find new ways of gaining an edge over their rivals.Practical implications–Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.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 - 27 IS - 7 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580541111137056 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111137056 PY - 2011 Y1 - 2011/01/01 TI - Becoming more sustainable: The role of leadership and innovation T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 24 EP - 27 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -