Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

While this reality poses grave risks to thousands of communities, it is also the driver of a daunting, and often confusing, economic dilemma which businesses must prepare for.It's time for companies operating in the many dry regions around the world to equip themselves with the tools and mindset they need to navigate this new normal.

Supply Chain 14

Supply Chain Long-term Short-term Porter 14

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2012

The evidence indicates that the United States is losing its ability to attract and expand the operations of multinationals and their significant contributions to productivity growth, innovation, and high-wage employment. In 2009, they accounted for 24.4% private-sector research and development. GDP while undertaking 40.9%

Globalization 9

Globalization Rivkin Supply Chain Trends 9

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 13, 2014

Welch himself said in 2009 that optimizing a business for shareholder returns is the “dumbest idea in the world.”. Thought leaders like Christensen, Roger Martin , Michael Porter , and Steve Denning have all argued that shareholder value has been exposed as a flawed paradigm.

Levitt 10

Levitt Christensen Competitive Advantage Welch 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 13, 2011

Rockefeller or Andrew Carnegie, operating deliberately and with sufficient power and intent to change the shape of markets. This is what all managers in all firms aspire to — it is the holy grail that lies at the end of the search for excellence, and the promise of Michael Porter's teachings.

Competitive Advantage 15

Competitive Advantage Porter Politics Marketing 15