Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

France introduced quotas in January 2011, and in one year, the number of women on boards took a grand jeté of 10 percentage points to 22%. In other words, diversity — especially gender diversity — unlocks growth. In other words, diversity — especially gender diversity — unlocks growth.

Diversity 15

Diversity McKinsey Incentives Proposal 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

A McKinsey study released in May 2011 stated that, by using Big Data to the fullest, retailers stood to increase their operating margins by up to 60% — this, in an industry where net profit margins are often less than 2%. Independent retailers are savvy operators and are eager to join the fray if given the opportunity.

Retail 15

Retail Brand Marketing Industry 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2015

The development of new technologies is complex and challenging, and to come up with the next big innovation, businesses must think — and operate — in new ways. A 2011 McKinsey study showed that smaller and younger firms are wary of global R&D plays. Emerging markets present their own challenges, of course.

Globalization 8

Globalization Engineering Technology Innovation 8