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In Secure the Jade Throne you step into a twilight court worthy of a North-Asian palace epic: the Emperor ails, a rival fills the Hall of Harmony with discord, and every whisper or nod may tilt the succession towards or away from the Emperors 5 year old grandson, and imperil the empire. Players form the Succession Council, yet each has a secret allegiance to support the jade throne and successor or sabotage and support the mysterious Whispering Fox and the House of the Gold Fan.… Read more

More than ever, in our fast-changing and interconnected world, organizations feel the need for better more effective leadership. As a result, managers get a lot of advice (and training) on how to become more effective leaders. Such as; articulate a clear vision, engage your employees, develop talent, have a global mindset, think strategically, create win-win solutions, leverage diversity, communicate effectively, hold people accountable, be an agile learner etc.… Read more

Nokia’s precipitous decline in the smartphone market can be analysed by thinking of two entrenched political camps disagreeing on how to change in the face of overwhelming technological transformation. Initially, Nokia recognized the urgency of adapting to the rapid advancements in mobile technology and responded by developing the MeeGo operating system, which had the potential to compete with major players like iOS and Android.… Read more

Despite Barak Obama’s appeal to hope in “yes we can”; Ford Motor Company’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) needed more than hope. The Yes we can turned into an emphatic “no we can’t” and their case highlights a significant barrier related to organizational change. As Ford attempted to shift its strategic focus to increase EV production, it faced the challenge of ramping up necessary capabilities, particularly related to capability and capacity, around battery technology and the scaling of EV production.… Read more