Thought Leadership

Welcome to the Thought Leadership area of the UA Faculty Club! This area is designed to create a dialogue between lecturers (professors) and experts. The first two thought leadership areas the community will tackle are Business Intelligence and Business Network Transformation - topics that are critical to both the business and educational communities.

If you lecture or research on these topics, or have an interest in learning more - take a look at the topic pages and join the forum discussions.

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During this challenging economy, best-run businesses transform rigid value chains into dynamic business networks of customers, partners, suppliers, universities and communities. Together they close the loop between the "highest priority strategies" and execution, help individuals work more productively, and leverage technology for sustainable, profitable growth.

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