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May 2023
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What Is Blue Ocean Strategy — and Where ...

Harvard Business Review
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Blue ocean strategy is a landmark business idea, but its co-creator, Renée Mauborgne, says it’s not a guaranteed win. She discusses what specifically can go wrong when you try to implement blue ocean strategy, including the common traps managers fall into. 
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