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 Metaverse technology can be utilized to boost competitive advantage by opening up operations into new areas in the digital world. There are limitations for firms to address to leverage the potential of metaverse technology. 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.

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 AI has the potential to disrupt, or improve depending on your perspective, almost any industry. Property management is no exception, and there is considerable research going into how AI can help, and what its limitations should be. 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.

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 This study explores how universities support entrepreneurship within ecosystems and how strategies emerge through interactions among multiple actors. 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.

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 Growing concerns about widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools among professionals in communication industries need to be acknowledged and address by firms in the sector. Provision of appropriate training and an ethical approach can help reassure employees that AI use will be limited to repetitive tasks and that creative human output will not be replaced or compromised. 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.

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 This paper explored the options of organizational responses as it relates to “chrono” events. In addition, further exploration on the different dynamics at play within these events was also a key outcome. 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.

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 Carbon intensive industries like steel are facing growing demands to significantly reduce emissions and meet environmental targets. Various green financing options are becoming available, although more help must be given to increase awareness of green financial tools and to enable steel manufacturers to navigate complex regulations and better access affordable finance. 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.

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 Influencers are rapidly becoming a large voice in marketing, and their unique parasocial relationship with their followers positions them as a voice that can create significant change for brands, with new consumer bases and purchasing intentions. In the article by Ting and Ahn (2026), the authors examine the nature of this relationship and how it can be leveraged for brands in the hospitality sector, further examining how demographics like age, gender, and income react differently to influencer marketing. 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.

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 The study finds that innovation hubs contribute to start-up growth primarily through the network ties that entrepreneurs develop. 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.

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 While AI is currently integrated into firm structures as an external tool, and Savitri (2026) posits a radical switch to AI-Form can make governance and coordination adaptable, predictive, and continue to ensure decentralized learning. By examining current integrations into M-Form and N-Form, the authors find that AI-Form can transform a firm’s decision-making and dynamic capabilities to become industry leaders. 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.

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 The study finds that tech scale-ups are likely to emerge in countries with strong knowledge resources supported by complementary ecosystem conditions. 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.