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Business Model Generation : Blog | Executive Coaching | CO2 Partners

CO2

It seems that they are adapting their work from Micheal Porters 5 forces. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Pink Demos Dr. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Meet Your New R&D Team: Social Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business Review

The smartest minds in social innovation are increasingly committed to engaging with the private sector to make significant changes in areas like health, education, and poverty. This framework has the potential to reverse the typical role of CSR, currently viewed as a way to "give back" to communities that a business operates in.

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The Secret to Alibaba’s Culture Is Jack Ma’s Apartment

Harvard Business Review

Today, Alibaba looks more like a conglomerate than a typical tech company, with a diverse set of businesses operating largely independently. That choice cuts to the heart of Alibaba, according to Porter Erisman, who served as a vice president at the company from 2000 to 2008, and whose documentary on his time there debuted in 2012.

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How Big Business Created the Politics of Anger

Harvard Business Review

And the choice to hold on to cash or use it to repurchase shares, rather than invest profits in new opportunities for innovation and expansion, has had real consequences for our economy that have contributed to the current political upheaval. Whether that kind of leadership positions a company for long-term success is a different question.

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The 4 Types of Small Businesses, and Why Each One Matters

Harvard Business Review

These are the dry cleaners, restaurants, car repair operations, and local retailers that are part of the fabric of our daily lives. These businesses are often focused on growth, domestically or through exports, and operate with a higher level of management sophistication than Main Street firms.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

Michel Porter and Mark Kramer pioneered the idea of “creating shared value,” arguing that businesses can generate economic value by identifying and addressing social problems that intersect with their business. This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. Fostering innovation.

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Better Value in Health Care Requires Focusing on Outcomes

Harvard Business Review

It seems that every week, one or another announces a new “Center for Health Care Value” or “Center for Health Care Innovation.” As Michael Porter and Thomas H. Comparison of outcomes is essential to disseminate innovations from one individual or team to another. The final result?