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Trust as capital: The most valuable asset you can’t see on the balance sheet.
The hotel chain’s financial statements looked pristine. Revenue growth of 12%,…
The strategic pause: How slowing down speeds you up.
The emergency board meeting had been called for 6 AM on a Sunday. A competitor…
The new face of ROI: Return on integrity.
In a low-trust economy, integrity isn’t idealism—it’s strategy.
The great transformation mix-up: Why business and digital transformation aren’t the same thing
Executives across industries routinely use “business transformation” and…
The age of unscalable advantage: Why going big is no longer a strategy.
Everyone’s chasing scale. But what if scale has become a strategic liability?
From slideware to systems: Making transformation stick
Most transformations fail not because of bad ideas, but because organizations…
Navigating the Golden Opportunity: 10 Critical Factors for Successful Franchising in the Middle East
Franchising in the Middle East offers immense potential for global brands—but…
The Gulf’s golden rush: Why smart franchise brands are racing to the Middle East
The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a global hotspot for franchise…
Beyond brand awareness: Building relevance in the GCC
In today’s Gulf markets, brand awareness isn’t enough — true impact comes from…
The missing middle in strategy execution — and how to fix it
Strategy doesn’t fail in the boardroom — it fails in the “Missing Middle,”…