First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Brad Power for the Harvard Business Review blog (March 7, 2011). To read the complete article, check out other articles and resources, and/or sign up for a free subscription to Harvard Business Review’s Daily Alerts, please click here. * * * When they set out to [.].

Process 85

Process Review Article Blog 85

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 6, 2011

by John • June 6, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 2 Comments. Al thinks the stock market is pressuring the company for more top-line growth. Hammered by Wall Street in 2008, the stock has finally crawled back to its 2006 highs. June 14, 2011 at 7:15 pm. June 14, 2011 at 11:13 pm. >I

Ries 122

Ries Brand Hammer Marketing Strategy 122

Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2011

In my book, I recount an incident that took place at a famous, fast-growing technology company. The story of the firing spread (as it always does) throughout the company, morale slipped, and the CMO never completely trusted his boss again. Life at the company went on as before, and the targeted executives remained in their jobs.

CEO 57

CEO How To Venture Capitalist Follow-up 57

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2018

In 2011 half said they were treated badly at least once a week — up from a quarter in 1998. Marriott, for example, identified three pillars of employee well-being: “We all need to feel good about ourselves, the workplace, and about our company’s role in society.” And the situation seems to be worsening.

Team 8

Team Franchising Hammer Training 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2011

But because we failed to hammer out exactly how we would operate (including our respective roles and responsibilities), infighting distracted from operating, cash became a concern, and the business slowly, then quickly, imploded. But the company needs to reach profitability quickly. Start a business, yes. Be discovery-driven, yes.

Due Diligence 14

Due Diligence Magazine SWOT Christensen 14

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The authors suggest that this is predominantly because the majority of investment in new technology is done by a relatively small number of large companies. A recent exploration of the German economy by the University of Maastricht showed just how big a problem this is, with productivity growth just 0.3% in 2013, compared to 2.5%

Innovation 105

Innovation Productivity Products Technology 105

Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2011

It’s a fact that I discovered over and over in my work for JetBlue, Southwest, Doubletree and other companies with high-performing cultures: the vast majority of your employees want to work in a place where people care about customers and each other, are fully engaged, take pride in their work, and feel the obligation to continually improve.

Environment 70

Environment Covey Airlines Mission Statement 70

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Government is like a sledge hammer. It is not the responsibility of the other person, it is not the responsibility of companies, and most of all it is not the responsibility of the government to do for me. It is only good at one thing, and the use of a sledgehammer is obvious. It is mine and mine alone.

Politics 77

Politics Blog Travel Letter 77

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2014

My company was an early adopter, purchasing our first social ads in 2012. If your company is on social media, youre likely already sending out multiple Tweets, Facebook Posts, and LinkedIn Updates every day. and industries, as well as to specific job titles and even particular companies. 5) Understand how ads are sold.

Advertising 9

Advertising Media Audience Follow-up 9

Strategy Driven

JULY 14, 2015

The company announces a major organizational change. As a result, the company requests you assume new, additional or high-risk responsibilities, or, potentially, work for a different company. Next time a company hurtles a blitz, follow these 4 critical strategies for successfully negotiating any compensation.

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