First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 7, 2011

HBR’s Ten Must Reads on Strategy Various contributors Harvard Business Press (2011) How to create “a unique and valuable position” by deciding what to do…and not do This volume is one of several in a new series of anthologies of articles that initially appeared in the Harvard Business Review, in this instance from 1960 until [.].

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Review Strategy Books Positioning 85

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Our most-read slideshow in 2011 was " Difficult Conversations: Nine Common Mistakes." Our most-watched video was " Rethinking Capitalism " with Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter. Every December, we collect our favorite management insights from each interviewee into this slideshow. The Trouble with Salespeople.

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Video Porter Charisma Customer Loyalty 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2011

The report came from a task force led by Rotman School of Management Dean and HBR contributor Roger Martin. Blue), Australian (Green), and Canada (Red) — show each country's predicted patents per capita three years hence (so the most recent number for 2008 is a prediction for 2011).

Innovation 14

Innovation Porter Rogers Human Capital 14

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

At the same time, as material consumption in emerging economies rises, we also face the fact that, as of the end of 2011, the Earth now contains seven billion people ; by 2050, that global population is projected to reach nine billion. The change has not gone unremarked by management's leading thinkers.

Globalization 14

Globalization NGO Leadership Development Politics 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2016

These require sophisticated, sustainability-based management. Embedded sustainability efforts clearly result in a positive impact on business performance. ” Improving risk management. Managing risks therefore requires making investment decisions today for longer-term capacity building and developing adaptive strategies.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Price Loyalty Efficiency 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2012

But to name the one piece that has resonated most with me in recent years, I would have to single out " Creating Shared Value " by Michael Porter and Mark Kramer. The article has enjoyed much attention since it first appeared in January 2011. May Porter's and Kramer's work inspire many more to join the fight. What Is Strategy?

Porter 8

Porter Maturity Proposal Article 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2017

Insurance is therefore a natural shared value industry — one that can employ the idea proposed by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter and Mark Kramer of FSG in 2011. This new research report highlights how insurers are applying the model. What makes prevention today different from past efforts (e.g.,

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Insurance Company Competitive Advantage Porter 10