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What Peter Drucker Knew About 2020

Harvard Business Review

In a matter of decades, society altogether rearranges itself – its worldview, its basic values, its social and political structures, its arts, its key institutions. In his HBR piece, Drucker suggested that our great transformation would be completed by 2010 or 2020. Knowledge management Leadership Managing people'

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How China’s Government Helps — and Hinders — Innovation

Harvard Business Review

From 2010-2015, the share of China-origin patents among all patents granted by the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) was only 2.2%. From 2010 to 2015, the number of patent applications filed with the State Intellectual Property Office tripled from 300,000 to over 900,000. million by 2020. in 2000 to 2.0% respectively.

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The Changing Role of Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

In November 2010, to big fanfare at Unilever's London headquarters, chief executive Paul Polman boldly articulated a new strategy. It is indicative of a new generation of leadership emerging at the top of many of the world's largest organizations. And of course, more pressure on climate.

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Tackle Bias in Your Company Without Making People Defensive

Harvard Business Review

Barely a blip on Google’s radar in 2010, a Google trends search shows how much the term has now gone mainstream. What are your 2020 objectives, targets and milestones? Here’s an example from a real company we’ve worked with: We set a bold target of hitting $10 billion in revenue by 2020. This is progress.

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Sustainable Business Will Move Ahead With or Without Trump’s Support

Harvard Business Review

political leadership have a chilling effect on corporate action around environmental and social issues? The cost to build and produce solar and wind power, for example, has dropped 60%–80% since 2010 , making it cheaper than grid electricity in most states. Will the seismic shift in U.S. The short answer is no.

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What China’s 13th Five-Year Plan Means for Business

Harvard Business Review

China’s Communist Party recently approved the 13th Five-Year Plan , designed to guide the country’s social, political, and economic development through the second half of this decade. What is the significance of the plan? What are the main characteristics of the latest plan? Companies need to act now.

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4 Things Successful Change Leaders Do Well

Harvard Business Review

The leadership of the change effort can’t end with the top team, the top 100 managers, or the top 1,000 managers. For example, for three decades leading up to 2010, HSBC had successfully pursued a growth strategy and organizational capability that was founded upon acquisitions. Hold everyone accountable.