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Shantou's Workshop: The Company Behind 2010's Hottest Toy

Harvard Business Review

But almost all of these are family businesses, operated by a husband and wife and several hired hands. In 2005, the toy industry in Chenhai fell to an unprecedented low, and the future looked especially bleak for Syma Toys. Our quality control process is strict and costly," he explained, "and they are not willing to pay for this.".

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. Of the respondents, 72% said that climate change presents risks that could significantly impact their operations, revenue, or expenditures. billion in mining projects since 2010. ” Improving risk management. Fostering innovation.

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Marshall, Not McChrystal, Should Be Role Model for Military Leaders

Michael Lee Stallard

Eisenhower to the position of supreme commander of Operation Overlord. What qualities of George Marshall do you see in yourself? on July 5th, 2010 [.] Although he was personally disappointed, Marshall remained working for the president as army chief of staff and appointed Dwight D. I know he is going.

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How We Built 4 Pillars of Business Greatness – And The 3 Keys That.

Terry Starbucker

Three years later, it was clear that we had chosen our pillars well, for we had made substantial improvements in nearly every measurable aspect of our operations, and, most importantly, drove excellent financial results that exceeded expectations. Jay Kuhns November 4, 2010 at 7:41 am I love this piece Terry. Revolutionary?

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The 2010 Execution Round-Up: Six Companies That Couldn't 'Get It.

Strategy Driven

What did 2010 look like for you and your company? OnPoint Consulting’s 2010 Execution Gap Maker Round-Up… Execution Gap Maker #1: BP (Need I say more?) Execution Gap Maker #2: Nokia Nokia’s share of the worldwide market for mobile phones continued to slip in 2010. Did you struggle to regain your post-recession footing?

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Ideas Plus Influence

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Ideas Plus Influence by Starbucker on December 2, 2010 (This is Part 1 in a two-part blog series which I’ve worked on with a colleague, Denise Lee Yohn. And I say “we” because I’ve been as guilty of this as anybody.

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The Path To Business Greatness: 5 Steps To Bridging The Divide.

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Path To Business Greatness: 5 Steps To Bridging The Divide Between Owners & Employees by Starbucker on May 16, 2010 It’s the biggest divide any company has – the one between its owners and employees. Thanks for the post.

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