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Partnering with Russia's new entrepreneurs: software Tsarina Olga Kirova

Article Abstract:

Sterling Russia President and Owner Olga Kirova predicts her company will expand to 150 locations within Russia, with sales worth $5 million. Kirova's company is the only distributor of a US software company's products in the countries of the former USSR. Sterling Russia had a yearly revenue of over $3 million by mid-1995. The company employs 65 Russians, the only other employee is Kirova's partner and husband Douglas, who is from the US. Kirova sometimes find it difficult being accepted as a women in business. Kirova's name and her company name have been altered during the interview.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Software, Russia, Executives, Company Profile, Russians, Kirova, Olga

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Strategy and management: Constantinos Markides discusses strategic innovation

Article Abstract:

An interview with training consultant Constantinos Markides in which he discusses strategic innovation is presented. A commentary on the interview by Henry Mintzberg, a leading authority on strategy, is included.

Management, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Personalities, Consultants, Consultants (Persons), Markides, Constantinos, Mintzberg, Henry

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The Delta Model - discovering new sources of profitability in a networked economy

Article Abstract:

The value of the Delta Model during the implementation of strategic management policies is discussed. The Adaptive Process, Experimentation, Feedback, the Triangle and the Metrics options are discussed.

Models, Economic policy, Business enterprises, Strategic planning (Business)

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