Abstract
PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsFor those people who live outside the US and do not share its intimate relationship with baseball, they will have always been slightly perplexed at some of the terminology used in business that originates from that sport. Phrases like “ball park figure”, being “thrown a curveball” and having a “three strikes and you're out” policy have descended into cliché, without many executives stopping to think what they really mean and why they are using these terms.Practical implicationsThe paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives 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.
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