Learning under fire

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 SMEs win at exporting not through size or experience but through absorptive capacity – the ability to sense, absorb, and apply outside knowledge –which the study identifies as the single non-negotiable capability underpinning every successful path to international growth. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.