Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2015

China’s Five-Year Plan is a national strategy set by the country’s top leaders. It is intended not only to guide policy of all levels of government but also to influence strategy for state-owned and even private sector enterprises, while leaving room for them to take their own paths.

Planning 8

Planning Policies GDP Health Care 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

And according to a 2010 report by BoardSource , such individuals are typically brought on for their professional expertise and ability to represent constituents — not for their talent in managing people. Consider the organization’s potential growth, restructuring, new programs, and strategies. “I Boards Leadership transitions'

Survey 8

Survey CEO Restructuring Execution 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2012

There is a much more important change in the global distribution of power underway, and the play for leadership of the World Bank signals that emerging markets will be increasingly bold in asserting their views about the management of the global economy. And apparently not in the fight over leadership of the World Bank.

Globalization 11

Globalization Banking Restructuring Politics 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 9, 2012

When Johnson & Johnson named vice chairman Alex Gorsky as its next CEO, the company concluded a very public succession race that began in 2010 between Gorsky and fellow vice chairman Sheri McCoy. However, one thing is certain: if she leaves, many governance experts will blame the loss on the company's "horse race" succession strategy.

CEO 11

CEO Succession Objective Restructuring 11

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Not too many people these days argue against the idea that having more women in positions of leadership and authority would be a good thing for most organizations. But no one-pronged strategy will do the trick, given how saturated our culture is with the notion that moms are the "real" parents and dads "help out."

Restructuring 15

Restructuring Fashion Career Leadership Styles 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2014

To answer these questions, we surveyed several dozen senior search consultants at a top global executive-placement firm in 2010. Candidates also appraise a firm’s future prospects, market competitiveness, and business strategy. As one consultant put it, candidates look at the “strategy of the company—is it viable?

Reputation 13

Reputation Consultative P&L Execution 13

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2015

The brand died a slow death, beginning when Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010 and then ultimately when its acquirer, Dish Network, decided to shut down all video rental operations in 2013. After a few unsuccessful efforts to restructure, the company leaders decided to kill the brand and close their stores.

Brand 8

Brand Merchandising Retail Real Estate 8