The balancing act: Getting business models and strategy aligned to avoid decline

Abstract

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

Organizations need to balance a good business model with a sound strategy, or else fall foul of the issues that faced some of the world’s largest organizations that eventually failed.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Citation

(2020), "The balancing act: Getting business models and strategy aligned to avoid decline", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 1, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2019-0194