The benchmark trap

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 A reassessment of the Ansoff–Mintzberg debate recovers a forgotten test of strategic correctness: a strategy is right only when the aggression of its moves and the responsiveness of the organization’s capabilities both match the turbulence the business actually faces, which is something no industry benchmark can tell you. 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.