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4 Autopsies of Big Change Management Failures

LSA Global

Yes, the “old fashioned” bookstores all struggle to compete with online book sales but Borders had additional challenges they failed to meet. For one, instead of establishing their own online sales site, they partnered with Amazon, a formidable rival. The company failed on multiple fronts. They were caught behind the times.

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NFTs are a dangerous trap

Seth Godin Blog

Like a Pokemon card, or an original Picasso drawing or the actual frame of a Disney animated film from 1955, NFTs are designed to be the one and only, a shred of non-fungible reality in a world gone digital. They sell at garage sales for dollars, not millions, and original (and beautiful) works of art go unsold every day.

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How Many Versions of a Product Do Consumers Really Want?

Harvard Business

The same result held true across experiments involving books, CDs, paint colors, and films. In an effort to maintain optimal and efficient assortments, retailers often eliminate low-selling products. However, this tactic can backfire.