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Why Women Should Lead Boldly

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Sharon Hadary and Lauren Henderson, authors of “How Women Lead: The 8 Essential Strategies Successful Women Know,” recently wrote a blog entitled “Why Women Should Lead Boldly.” All of these characteristics are critical for a successful company and a productive and enjoyable work environment. Women are holistic.

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How Software Is Helping Big Companies Dominate

Harvard Business Review

They’re more productive , more profitable , more innovative , and they pay better. ” For example, productivity has grown dramatically in the retail sector since 1990; inflation-adjusted sales per employee have grown by roughly 50%. Andrew Brookes/Getty Images. Throughout the global economy, big companies are getting bigger.

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Customer-Centric Org Charts Aren’t Right for Every Company

Harvard Business Review

In his 2006 survey of U.S. Each division focuses on one customer group — premium customers or young adults, for example — and, through research, designs products for that segment. Henderson of the University of Oregon and Irina V. Day of Wharton who reignited interest in the concept. Low industry profitability.