Lessons from the past

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 Failure is a valuable source of knowledge that can help prevent business organizations from making the same damaging mistakes going forward. Likelihood of such an outcome can be increased when the firm relies less on political ties and more on membership of networks where interlock centrality is high. 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.