INSEAD
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How successful start-up teams allocate roles
The financial success of a new venture depends heavily on who does what within the founding team. The most successful start-ups allocate positions based on prior work experience as well as how co-founders fit into the social context around them
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Three Steps Towards Market Domination
Historically companies have created market dominance by following traditional monopoly practices that are based on limiting access, setting a high price and engaging in price skimming. But is that the case for most companies today?
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Learning the moves of successful startups
In the contest for competitive advantage, start-ups should use a very different playbook from their larger rivals
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Why local companies are winning in emerging markets
When entering emerging economies, multinationals should get genuinely involved and actively participate in the development of local markets rather than just adapt to them.
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Does democracy help or hinder growth?
Regardless of its appeal politically, can democracy be defended on economic grounds alone?
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The risks of fast news analytics and institutional trading
High frequency news analytics services give institutional traders an edge by speeding up reaction times to new information. But this efficiency comes at a price.
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The double-edged sword of globalisation
Seven long-term trends underscore both the hope and the threat that globalisation has brought to our world
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Can a team have too much talent?
Attracting top talent is a key priority for competitive organisations. But can 'more' become 'too much'?
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A new twist to the beauty bias
Attractive men may appear more competent, but it won't always land them the job
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Are you discriminating without realising it?
Discriminatory decisions are often driven by a combination of internalised stereotypes and rational self-interest
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Conflict is good for creativity
Conventional thinking says that conflict is bad for teamwork and should be kept out of the office, but putting individuals in a conflictual state of mind can enhance their creativity