Business continuity planning is a component of building business resilience in normal times and is especially critical in cases of large disasters. For businesses to survive, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), they must be able to adapt their operations to the new environment. <ClickHere>
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Internet disruption: different terms for different tactics
As the internet progressively becomes an intrinsic part of our daily lives — from communicating with friends and applying for social services, to studying and working — staying connected is no longer a luxury but a necessity. <ClickHere>
War and international trade: Impact of trade disruption on international trade patterns and economic developmen
The disruptions of trade flows due to military conflicts leads to changes in economic structures of countries, to the subsequent changes in trade policies, and to the changes of established trade patterns with impact on position of countries in international trade system. This paper deals with three modern time’s conflicts: Napoleonic Wars, WWI and WWII. <ClickHere>
Businesses Bracing for Major Disruptions from COVID-19 according to S&P Global Market Intelligence Survey
Survey Results Found Approximately 79% of Organizations Reported Already Experiencing Negative Impact of COVID-19 <ClickHere>
Disruption’s legacy
A blog by Martin Weller that is worth reading. <ClickHere>
Cirque Du Soleil: Cultivating Creativity and Designing to Delight
Circle Du Soleil was one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world, a cross between a vibrant acrobatic show and a compelling narrative musical framework that captivated audiences since 1984. However, building one of the world’s greatest entertainment companies was a competitive task. This case explores how President and CEO Daniel Lamarre responded to the challenge by leading the organization with four focal values in mind: creativity at the center of everything the company does, developing people and their talents, financial responsibility, and social responsibility. <ClickHere>
How to Cultivate Happiness in Companies
The case describes how five organizations (Salesforce.com, Indiegogo, Ferrari, Thumbtack’s Team Philippines, and the U.S. military) developed successful strategies to foster happiness within their organizations and align it with their business objectives and missions <ClickHere>
BitFinance: Revolutionizing Zimbabwe’s Fragile Economy with Bitcoin
Through the lens of Mbwana Alliy, partner at the seed capital fund Savannah Fund, the case tees up the question of which African countries present the best business opportunities for Bitcoin. <ClickHere>
Bare Escentuals: Designing Story in a Digital World – The Innovation Playbook
This 2016 case describes how Bare Escentuals used innovative product design and marketing to transform itself from a local San Francisco retailer into one of the leading cosmetic companies in the United States. <ClickHere>
Global Fisheries: The Emergence of a Sustainable Seafood Movement
This case tracks the rise of the sustainable seafood movement, focusing on efforts by organizations in the United States and Europe, while recognizing the movement’s global scale. <ClickHere>