The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
In 1987 Robert Solow famously remarked that computing is everywhere except in the productivity statistics. His comment reflected frustration that despite the considerable hype around the digital technologies of the day, productivity stats were barely moving. Official data reveals that while GDP grew by around 2.7%
The Horizons Tracker
JULY 26, 2020
It’s perhaps natural to believe that competition spurs us to do better, and therefore to be more innovative. The study examined firm-level data across Spain from 1993 to 2007, to explore how greater import competition affected the productivity of firms. Keeping gains in the family.
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The Horizons Tracker
OCTOBER 5, 2022
In 1987 economist Robert Solow famously said that the computer age was everywhere except for the productivity statistics. Despite the tremendous investments in quite noticeable technological breakthroughs since then, productivity growth in many G20 countries has been sluggish for some time. ” Under-reported growth.
Leading Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.
Lead on Purpose
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2019
The Innovator's Book : Rules for Rebels, Mavericks and Innovators (Concise Advice) by Dr Max Mckeown. Both enlightening and entertaining, Dr Max Mckeown delivers concise advice on how to move from original insights to new ideas, and from new ideas to valuable real-world innovation.
Lead on Purpose
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. Work with the sales team; understand how they sell your products. Make customer calls and customer visits often. Know what works.
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