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CapitalWorks - A Six Disciplines Client Case Study Part 2

Six Disciplines

KKSP Precision Machining in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is a manufacturer of high-volume, precision made-to-print automatic screw machine products for automotive, medical/veterinary, appliance, HVAC and aerospace markets. Most of those help you develop the plan and leave it with you,” Nussear said.

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Guest Post: Talk is Cheap!

Lead on Purpose

What was my strategy? Weatherhead , camaraderie , collaboration , Communication , employee development , energy , respect « A new Leadership Development Carnival The power of influence » Like Be the first to like this post.

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How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

Jeff Dyer is the Horace Beesley Distinguished Professor of Strategy at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School and an adjunct professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. When Edison developed a commercially viable light bulb, he was able to convince Morgan to advance him $30,000 for the Edison Electric Light Company.

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50 Ways to Leave your Lover: Keep Failing Til the Last Thing You Try Is Successful

Mills Scofield

To many, a modern meat plant might seem somewhat “shocking”, but to us this “automotive assembly plant operating in reverse” is common place and, in fact, we are not easily “shocked” by much of anything (for evidence of this you are welcome to view the video on our website).

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How Volvo Reinvented Itself Through Hiring

Harvard Business Review

Developing what we call an “M&A strategy for talent” is one way to overcome this. Under new ownership (Volvo was sold to China’s Geely by Ford in 2010), the Swedish automaker decided to transform its product line by becoming a premium player. The company sold 571,000 cars last year, up from 373,000 in 2010.

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Elon Musk’s Patent Decision Reflects Three Strategic Truths

Harvard Business Review

A long-term view towards driving down costs from electric vehicle parts suppliers, spurring the development of more widespread EV infrastructure, and thereby making EVs more appealing and affordable – all of which would ultimately benefit Tesla. Traditional automakers define themselves by their role within the automotive industry.

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The Rise of the COO

Harvard Business Review

Of the 97 largest listed companies in the UK and the Eurozone in 2010, only 37 had a COO in their executive ranks. Part of the problem may be in the backgrounds that companies desired: 85% of COOs had experience in operations, strategy, or finance. Few European companies have COOs, although their numbers appear to be growing.

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