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David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter, senior partners at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), provide a clear-eyed look at the slow-growth business environment that is now emerging and is likely to last for years to come. They offer insights about, and practical suggestions for, making the most of the opportunities that will arise in the aftermath of what they term the Great Recession. View Summary

December 17, 2009
Boston Consulting Group Global Survey: Business Executives Expect Difficult Times to Continue in 2010—but Are Failing to Plan Tough, Defensive Actions
David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter, senior partners at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), provide a clear-eyed look at the slow-growth business environment that is now emerging and is likely to last for years to come. They offer insights about, and practical suggestions for, making the most of the opportunities that will arise in the aftermath of what they term the Great Recession. View Press Release

January 6, 2010
A Two-Speed World Is Emerging from the Wreckage of the Great Recession, as Companies in China, Brazil, and India Prepare to Accelerate Out of the Downturn More Quickly Than Their Western Rivals, Says BCG
A Study by The Boston Consulting Group Shows That Business Life Is About to Become Harder, Not Easier—Executives Will Have to Engage in a Dogfight for Growth in the New Era of Growth “Haves” and “Have-Nots”
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January 26, 2010
Boston Consulting Group Urges Business Leaders to Rebuild Government Relationships as Part of the Corporate Recovery from the Great Recession
A Study by BCG Shows That Chief Executives Are Not Yet Doing Enough to Nurture Links with the Political Elite, as Protectionism and Other Forms of Government Intervention Emerge to Threaten Business in the Coming Decade
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February 18, 2010

Business Leaders Around the World Need to Prepare for an Era of Slow Growth in the Global Economy, Warns The Boston Consulting Group in a New Book
Few Companies Are Acting Decisively Enough in the Wake of the Global Downturn; Leaders Should Take Their Cue from Companies That Gained a Competitive Advantage in Equally Challenging Economic Times, such as the Great Depression and Japan’s “Lost Decade”; a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Change the Pecking Order of Their Industries Awaits Enterprising Executives
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About the Authors

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Meet the Authors

David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter discuss key ideas from the book, including what companies can do to win in a slow-growth economy. View Video

Consulting Magazine

Read David Rhodes's interview with Consulting magazine in which he discuss the book, the economy itself, and what the near future may hold for businesses.
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Managing in a Slow-Growth Economy

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Corporate Development Practice Area

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Financial Institutions Practice Area

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Collateral Damage

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