Issue: December 5, 2011 - January 30, 2012

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Topic: Strategy / From the Editors

From the editors: The year Canada really went global By James Cowan | December 01, 2011 The year of 2011 shows Canadians what it means to be global citizens.

Topic: Investing

CEO Poll: Economic risks posed by globalization December 01, 2011 There's much talk these days about the risks to the economy posed by globalization, where problems in one country spread to others. CEOs weigh in on the biggest factors.

Topic: Strategy

Sighted: The ends of the Earth By Jeff Beer | December 01, 2011 Rethinking globalization as the Thai floods affect Canada.

Analysis

Topic: Strategy

Going down the wrong pipe By Michael McCullough | December 01, 2011 The Northern Gateway pipeline is no substitute for Keystone XL.

Topic: Strategy / Technology / Lifestyle

For Sony, an end to the idiot box By Navneet Alang | December 01, 2011 Billions in the red with Apple looming, the company’s TV business has to get smart.

Topic: Lifestyle

Niche Economy June 08, 2011 From the unique to the bizarre, a market for everything.

Topic: Strategy / Lifestyle

Is your boss paying for it? By Marina Adshade | December 01, 2011 A new study explores whether you can pay an employee to be sexually harassed.

Topic: Strategy

The wrong call, but not by him By Mike Moffatt | December 01, 2011 Criticism of one NFL coach reminds us there’s a downside to disincentivizing risk.

Topic: Strategy

Voices: Under fire December 01, 2011 Canadian asbestos production ceases, but debate rages on over the industry’s future.

Topic: Strategy

Branson: For me, kite-surfing is a business strategy By Richard Branson | December 01, 2011 My love of sports isn’t an image thing—it’s crucial that every busy entrepreneur makes time for exercise and relaxation.

New Looks September 08, 2011 Graphic-design gurus weigh in on reworked company logos.

The Big Picture December 01, 2011 The Netherlands tries to pass the buck on wind power generation.

Features

Winners & Losers 2011 November 30, 2011 The leaders, products, moments and more that defined a historic year in the world economy.

Topic: Strategy

How the sausage gets made By Jasmine Budak | December 01, 2011 Maple Leaf Foods weathered a deadly scandal, a breakup with longtime shareholders and a battle over its board. Disaster didn’t kill it—but a strong dollar might.

Topic: Strategy / Technology

The innovation game By Jeff Beer | December 01, 2011 Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot is betting the box office will be the future of the video-game industry.

Topic: Investing

Yuan to make money? By Bryan Borzykowski | December 01, 2011 An infusion of foreign currency can help awaken your sluggish portfolio.

Topic: Strategy

Business without Borders: Continental Divide By Kathleen Harris | December 01, 2011 Is Canada’s new trade agreement with the European Union forward-thinking or a last gasp of the past?

The Big Picture December 01, 2011 The Netherlands tries to pass the buck on wind power generation.

Performance

Topic: Lifestyle

The Performer: Tom Kliner, Santa Claus By Jacqueline Nelson | December 01, 2011 On knowing your audience, building rapport and the secret to a real snow-white beard.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: Gossip By Jacqueline Nelson | December 01, 2011 Even in the workplace, tale-telling and tattle can have a healthy purpose.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: Currency Wars By Jordan Timm | December 01, 2011 James Rickards writes about the next currency war, which could set off big problems for the United States and other countries.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: Brainfluence By Jordan Timm | December 01, 2011 Roger Dooley collects 100 neuromarketing insights into one volume.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: The Heights By Jordan Timm | December 01, 2011 An inside look at the invisible systems behind skyscrapers, where an increasing number of people live and work.

Topic: Strategy

The best way to stage a tactical retreat By Thomas Watson | December 01, 2011 Most company retreats waste time and money. How to plan something more than a boozy gabfest.

Trailing Indicator

Topic: Best & Worst

Trailing Indicator: The good fight December 01, 2011 From the Arab Spring to Occupy to a proposed ban on Nickelback playing at a Detroit Lions' game, 2011 had a lot of causes, some worthier than others.

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