TY - JOUR AB - Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint 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 study provides a critical reading of the current literature. Also, it proposes an integrated approach that sees planning as a continuous effort of learning and adapting to needs and opportunities that dynamically emerge from daily practices.Practical implications The paper 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 - 33 IS - 8 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/SD-05-2017-0083 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-05-2017-0083 PY - 2017 Y1 - 2017/01/01 TI - Navigating turbulent times with a smart knowledge strategy T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Publishing Limited SP - 14 EP - 16 Y2 - 2024/04/16 ER -