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S1E27: How Microsoft Thinks About a Potential TikTok Acquisition

S1E27: How Microsoft Thinks About a Potential TikTok Acquisition

FromStrategy Simplified


S1E27: How Microsoft Thinks About a Potential TikTok Acquisition

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Aug 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The biggest business news of this week is the potential Microsoft acquisition of TikTok's US operations. As the clock potentially ticks down on the popular app's availability in the US, there's one aspect of this conversation we don't think has gotten enough attention: how does Microsoft think about an acquisition like this? What are the factors it considers and questions it asks? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.Free Frameworks Guide: tinyurl.com/frameworks-guideJoin the next Strategy Sprint: tinyurl.com/strategy-sprintAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership
Released:
Aug 7, 2020
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Podcast episode

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When we asked Fortune 1000 managers what skill differentiated a top performer, "a focus on what is important" was the #1 answer. The ability to identify what is most important separates strategists from analysts. Welcome to Strategy Simplified - we slice through business jargon to get to the simple heart of business strategy. Hosted by the senior leadership team of Management Consulted - ex-Bain consultant and successful tech entrepreneur Jenny Rae Le Roux, MC COO Namaan Mian, and ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight - Strategy Simplified uses case studies and conversations to apply business strategy concepts. What does Disney's cost structure tell us about Disney+? Can Uber ever be profitable? What does an iced coffee company have to do with U.S. car manufacturers? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.