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Think: Cranfield is the online newsletter of Cranfield School of Management. It features the latest in management thinking and research output from Cranfield's world class experts and researchers.

Business Performance: Over-emphasis on financials?

Are companies in danger of over-emphasising the financials? Professor Mike Bourne contends that, whilst companies have got to survive for today, they must not ignore wider aspects for the future. View Article

Innovation in Justice: New Delivery Models and Better Outcomes

Innovation is now critically important in ensuring that criminal justice services can meet new and increasing demands, and protect the values and integrity of society. Research shows how to challenge established ways of thinking in a traditionally risk-adverse industry. View Article

Key Challenges of Supply Chain Management: an Urgent Message for Business

In the boardrooms of many businesses around the world, there is a growing realisation that the supply chain has become critical to business success. Right now there are significant challenges facing supply chain management which will have a substantial impact on strategic decisions in many businesses. View Article

Developing animal instincts for business survival

A better understanding of animal survival instincts improves a company’s chances of business survival, according to a new study. Business leaders can learn from solutions that have evolved in the animal kingdom over billions of years. View Article

Leadership in Brief

Leadership is one of the most discussed and written-about business topics. In brief, three key approaches, each of them simple to understand but difficult to pull off. But then who said leadership is easy? View Article

News from Best Practice Clubs

A regular spot where topical subjects and guest speakers as featured by our best practice research clubs are brought together in one place to help inform and inspire. View Article

Doctoral Research Previews

Our doctoral research reflects some of the key issues faced in business today and the following glimpses provide insight into upcoming research findings from Cranfield. Get involved or be inspired! View Article


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