This research report analyzes how Asian countries responded to the global economic crisis of 2008-2009 and underlines the tight interconnections that link emerging Asian economies and the advanced economies of Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Taking Advantage of Tumultuous Times is a series of articles from Monitor offering insights into critical issues organizations face during this unprecedented period. Today’s economic uncertainties, combined with significant and disruptive forces, change industries across the globe and these articles explain how businesses can seize opportunities for lasting change and growth.
Over the past year, the use of social media tools has become increasingly mainstream, interest in both networks and leading with a network mindset has mushroomed (driven in part by the success of the 2008 Obama campaign), and the tools themselves have continued to mature. This paper, an updated version of a 2008 article, is an effort to update and share our learning to date.