Growth at Any Cost - Mercenaries vs. Missionaries
Offered By: Web Summit via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the dynamics of sustainable business growth versus rapid scaling in this 20-minute panel discussion featuring Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon.com, and Miguel Helft, San Francisco Bureau Chief of Forbes. Delve into the contrasting approaches of companies that prioritize long-term sustainability against those that pursue aggressive growth at all costs. Gain insights on how both strategies can lead to market disruption and innovation. Examine the role of structure and innovation in fostering organic growth, and consider the implications for businesses aiming to become industry disruptors. Learn from the expertise of these industry leaders as they dissect the "mercenary" versus "missionary" approaches to company expansion and success.
Syllabus
Growth at any cost: Mercenaries vs. Missionaries - Werner Vogels and Miguel Helft
Taught by
Web Summit
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