Turning competitive advantage on its head.

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 There is nothing more satisfying than seeing once dominant force get its comeuppance from the new kid in town. Whether it is in the movies or in sport, the narrative of a king being usurped by a young pretender is played out time after time, and it never ceases to fascinate. We see it in business as well, and usually it is an established but slow-moving firm being disrupted by a smaller, more nimble, more agile adversary who seems to simply pull the rug from right under their feet.Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]