Focus on the issues is a regular collection of articles, white papers, and other information from Deloitte member firms examining significant business topics. Read the latest feature, Public sector, disrupted: Helping governments achieve more with less, or view past topics below.
| Deloitte 2011 Corporate Responsibility report The third global CR report describes how member firms' client work has positive impacts on wider society and how the Deloitte network runs its business responsibly. |
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| The Innovator’s Manifesto: Deliberate disruption for transformational growth Is innovation a game of luck, or is it more predictable than business leaders think? Explore this collection of global thought ware to learn more about different ways companies can innovate to predict what’s next and achieve success. |
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| The pharmaceutical innovation dilemma Is pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) earning an ROI? Global theme features pharma, R&D, and health care-related Deloitte content from around the world, and highlights Deloitte's role as lead sponsor of the Financial Times Global Pharma & Biotech Conference 2011 in London. |
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| Energy & Resources Predictions 2012 Download the report and explore this collection of Deloitte thought leadership to learn more about the Top 10 trends facing the global energy & resources industry in 2012. |
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| COP 17: The essence of time The Deloitte Sustainability & Climate Change team compiled a summary of predictions for COP 17, that looks at both the impact of the negotiations on business and possible outcomes. |
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| Getting unstuck: How to work As One in government In today's complex, highly diverse, and ever-more interconnected—yet polarized—world, the need for collective leadership is more pressing than ever. |
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| Global Economic Outlook – Q4 2011 Deloitte economists consider the current economic outlook and offer perspectives on the changing balance of the global economy. |
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| Pricing: Untapped performance power Most business leaders already know that pricing is a powerful lever they can use to gain a competitive edge. Explore pricing strategy resources and learn more about creating an integrated price management approach. |
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| Sustainable finance: Insights on CFOs and sustainability Many CFOs have sustainability on their agendas but some have yet to address the risks – and opportunities – that the sustainability imperative presents. |
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| Deloitte continues as an engine of employment creation and announces record revenues of US$28.8 billion Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited announced aggregate member firm revenues of US$28.8 billion for the fiscal year ended 31 May 2011, marking the highest revenue ever recorded by the global member firm network. |
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| Protecting your brand in a high-speed world Collection of content focusing on brand risk, resilience, and sabotage, featuring Jonathan Copulsky's book 'Brand Resilience'. |
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| Rise of emerging markets in energy Explore this collection of reports to learn more about how China and other BRIC nations like Brazil, Russia, and India are changing the game and impacting the future of energy across the world. |
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| Enterprise water management Increasing demand for water and declining water quality present immediate risks and opportunities for businesses. A water strategy is critical to brand and reputation, license to operate, business continuity, and innovation. Learn how Deloitte member firm practitioners can help with this critical business issue. |
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Global Economic Outlook – Q3 2011 The latest issue of the Global Economic Outlook examines the major areas of uncertainty in the global economy, including the crisis in the Eurozone, the future path of monetary and fiscal policy in the United States, and the fight against inflation in emerging markets. |
| What's ahead in Manufacturing? Midyear optimism in steel, chemicals, and aerospace Three recent reports from Deloitte's Global Manufacturing Industry group provide a glimpse of what's ahead for the Steel, Chemical, and Aerospace & defense sectors. |
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| 2011 global survey of health care consumers Learn why health system leaders should think of patients as consumers in this survey that explores attitudes, behaviors, and unmet needs of health care consumers around the world. |
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| The consumer of the future: Reading signs for the coming decade Explore how long-term economic, demographic, environmental, technological, and social trends will impact consumer attitudes and behaviors over the next 10 years and beyond. |
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| XBC: Creating public value by unleashing the power of cross-boundary collaboration Learn how Web 2.0 technologies are revolutionizing the way we interact with businesses, governments, and each other. |
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| Deloitte21: Inspiring young minds to achieve great futures Deloitte21 is a Deloitte network-wide global initiative helping underserved young people acquire the education and skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century economy. |
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| The risk intelligent enterprise: Explore risk from every angle Every business venture involves risk. The question is: How is it managed? Learn how the Enterprise Risk Service teams at Deloitte member firms can help your organization navigate risk regardless of where in the world you do business. |
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| Making the grade 2011 Learn how education institutions can transform the way they do business to achieve their mandates and serve their constituencies. |
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| Deloitte elects new global CEO Learn more about Barry Salzberg, who assumed the DTTL CEO post 1 June, succeeding Jim Quigley. |
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| Education in the workplace: Learning for life In a world where knowledge and learning are keys to progress, businesses have started using technology to provide opportunities for their people and their clients to grow and develop. |
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| Industry perspectives: Looking ahead to the rest of 2011 Deloitte’s thought leadership in a variety of sectors help provide a glimpse of what’s ahead in your industry. |
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| As One collective leadership The As One service offering, which is provided by Deloitte member firms, can help organizations unleash productivity, realize the full potential of their people, and inspire commitment to shared purpose. |
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| TMT Predictions 2011 Deloitte TMT Predictions, now in their 10th year, explore emerging trends that will have an impact on businesses. Deloitte sees a 2011 where consumers and enterprises will be dealing with diversity in hardware computing platforms, in software operating systems, and in wireless network access. |
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| International Women's Day 2011 Listen to a webcast focused on tapping an untapped source of economic growth—women. Also, read stories that highlight achievements of women leaders and programs offered through the Deloitte network. |
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IT Business Balance: Finding common ground For organizations to grow, businesses to flourish, and groundbreaking ideas to take root, solid ground is needed, as is common ground. The IT Business Balance survey 2011 report explores some of the key themes that are vital for setting the direction in IT and Business alignment. |
| Deloitte at Davos 2011 This year, the Annual Meeting focuses on the theme, "Shared Norms for the New Reality." Learn more about Deloitte's participation. |
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| The gender dividend: Making the business case for investing in women Developing, promoting, and retaining female talent across both the private and public sectors can be a key success factor in transforming companies, countries, and even the global economy as a whole. |
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| Deloitte 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report This annual report examines the relationship between Deloitte's core business activities and contributions to society. |
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Technology Fast 500 EMEA winners Deloitte announces the winners of the 2010 Technology Fast 500 EMEA, Deloitte's prestigious ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, based on percentage of revenue growth over five years. |
| Focus on oil and gas The oil and gas industry is in flux, subject to the current dynamics, trends, and risk factors present in today's global marketplace. Recent thought leadership from Deloitte provides insights and perspectives to help your company navigate the road ahead in this changing market. |
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| M&A in an uncertain market Deloitte presents a three-part series of short, focused podcasts structured around key M&A phases (valuation, due diligence, and integration) to support CFOs in dealing with especially challenging M&A issues in the present economic environment. |
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| Emerging retail markets beyond China From Brazil and Columbia to Indonesia and Vietnam, these 10 countries are already on the radar of retailers looking to grow in emerging markets and are likely to play an important role in the further globalization of retailing. Learn about the opportunities and challenges each one presents. |