Today’s organizations rely on networks of dynamic systems of “agile” teams to get work done. The key is understanding the networked ecosystem in which teams are embedded.

Deeply felt rivalries between competing organizations (such as Apple and IBM in the 1980s) can represent a prime opportunity for managers.

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Facility Environmental Module (FEM) is one of the world’s most advanced “data-driven governance” initiatives.

Transparency is vital in the creation of sustainable and resilient supply chains. Modern technologies can foster transparency and inform corporate governance.

The growing trend of “Inner Source” (adopting internal open-source/crowdsourcing practices within large organizations) can help companies become more platform-based.

Unlike large firms, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) encounter more internal (versus external) barriers to open innovation.