Strategy Process IG

Strategic Concepts as MicroLevel Tools in Strategic Sensemaking

Our analysis helps to understand the role of strategic concepts, that is, specific words or phrases with established and at least partly shared meanings, in an organization’s strategy process. We…

Decision Weaving: Forming Novel, Complex Strategy in Entrepreneurial Settings

Strategy formation is central to why firms seize novel opportunities while others fail. By comparing three venture-pairs, we develop a fresh framework for strategy formation in nascent markets where strategy…

The Power of Powerpoint: A Visual Perspective on Meaning Making in Strategy

The purpose of this study is to understand how strategists use visual information (specifically in PowerPoint slides), and its effects on the strategy process. We find that strategy conversations are…

Chris Liu discusses geography, power, & organizational forums.

From product system to ecosystem: How firms adapt to provide an integrated value proposition

Ecosystems represent a key chal-lenge for established firms, shifting their focus fromproducts to system-level collaboration around integratedvalue propositions. This longitudinal case study of amachine manufacturer reports how an established firmcreated…

Rita McGrath discusses Ian MacMillan

Ian C. MacMillan, originally from Africa, is a seminal figure in forging the contours of the present-day field of entrepreneurship. He was the first to empirically explore topics such as…

Open Call for Applicants to Join the SMS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Strategic Management Society seeks members to apply to serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the SMS Board of Directors. The DEI Committee will focus on…

SMJ Video Abstract | Hitting reset: Industry evolution, generational technology cycles, and the dynamic value of firm experience

Strategy Process Interest Group

The Strategy Process Interest Group examines how strategies are envisioned, implemented, changed, and governed– be it via deliberate or emergent processes.

Adaptation and The Multinational Enterprise: Four Challenges and What Survivors Do to Adapt

By Erin Bass If adaption is necessary for survival, why is it so hard? We tackle this question in our article titled, “Dynamic Capability Development in the MNE: Reconciling Routine…

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