In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson and Martin Reeves discuss how Alibaba has adapted, innovated, and built resilience in the face of challenges. Reeves argues that adaptability and rate of learning are critical parts of strategy, and he shares insights from his work with Alibaba on how to build a resilient organization.
Category Archives: SMILE Marathon: Sustained Innovation
Huawei, Luckin and the SMILE Marathon (Tech Strategy – Podcast 34)
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses how Huawei and Luckin Coffee are using digital technology to create a sustainable competitive advantage. He argues that these companies are winning the “SMILE Marathon” by competing on scale, scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. Towson provides examples of how Huawei and Luckin Coffee are using digital technology to improve their operations, and he discusses the implications for businesses of all sizes.
Alibaba and How To Cheat in Innovation Marathons (Daily Update – Asia Tech Strategy)
In previous Daily Updates, I presented 4 slides that showed the evolution of Alibaba as a powerful marketplace platform. A 3 Slide Summary of Alibaba and Marketplace Platform Strategy (Daily Update, Jeff’s Asia Tech Class) Alibaba and the Power of Externalizing Capabilities (Daily Update – Jeff’s Asia Tech Class) In the first one, I argued […]