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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

HR Digest

workers recognize the importance of focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, although opinions vary along demographic and political lines. Leadership Commitment : Demonstrate visible commitment from senior leadership to promote and uphold the D&I policy, setting the tone for the entire organization.

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The Downside of Best Practices | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Before you know it the herd mentality of the legions of politically correct consultants and advisers use said practice area as a platform to be evangelized, and the necessity of common sense and the reality of what actually works often times gets thrown out the window as a trade-off for promotional gain.

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Why CSR's Future Matters to Your Company

Harvard Business Review

The Corporate Leadership Council reports that highly engaged organizations have the potential to reduce staff turnover by 87% and improve performance by 20%. According to a PRWeek/Barkely PR Cause Survey in 2010, two-thirds of brands now engage in cause marketing, up from 58% in 2009. Marketing experts agree.

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Top 10 Green Business Stories of 2011

Harvard Business Review

Ok, this one is cheating a bit, but on a fundamental level, the top themes in green business haven't actually changed too much ( see the 2010 list ). The greening of the supply chain. Water rising — both literally and as a serious issue for business: Honda's supply chain gets slammed, Levi's gets creative.

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There’s a Leadership Vacuum on Climate Change. Business Should Fill It

Harvard Business Review

It’s 50 times Walmart’s 2010 supply chain goal , and it sets a high bar for others to aspire to. Swedish clothing giant H&M set a “carbon positive” goal for its entire supply chain by 2040. In apparel, this is more than aggressive.

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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.