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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 11 MIN

From Empires to Focus: Why Conglomerates Rose… and Why They’re Unravelling

from The Strategy Show · host Ben Dickson-Green

In this episode we look at the thorny issue of the conglomerate - what is it, why did they become popular and why do they seem to be going out of fashion? As always, we help you understand the business world around you by looking at strategy theory and real world examples.

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