Don't panic, it's only a crisis! : Does anyone really know how to sort out the global economy?

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Get confidence back and the world's economic woes will start to get better. Well that's what some of the “experts” tell us. But do politicians or business leaders really know how to sort out the global mess? Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.