More on growth vs. ROIC
One challenge I got from the academics on the issue of strategy tools’ usefulness was whether growth is still a relevant question in these recessionary times. Read more
Decline and recovery by sector
Experienced execs may have a good feel for how their particular industry may evolve during the downturn and recovery – e.g. consumer sectors tend to fall first, but recover earlier also. McKinsey have mapped the decline and recovery of different sectors in previous recessions, which might give useful pointers for what to look out for in your industry so your strategy can respond at the right time.
More on strategy in the crisis
More from McKinsey Quarterly on the crisis A new era for management. Links in this intro article seem not to work, so here are direct links to articles I found useful, plus one on consumer sectors that may do better or worse than others. Read more
More on strategic responses to the downturn
More from McKinsey on this, including a review on some useful thinking from last time. Read more