Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 21, 2012

They can at companies like Disney, Starbucks, Southwest, McDonalds and Google – all listed in the top 15 of the 2012 most admired companies. The nice gentleman spraying my son with chemicals was guided by his personal values of courtesy. Don’t wait for senior leadership. I know,” he replied in a reassuring voice. “I

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Customer Loyalty Long-term Chemicals Bottom-up 226

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 16, 2013

And not many people remember that Jack Welch has a PhD in chemical engineering. That’s because none of the problems he encountered in his last 30 years at GE were in any way related to his skill at chemical titration or formulating plastics. Leadership' Pick one, any skill that you feel you’re lacking.

Chemicals 133

Chemicals Welch CFO CEO 133

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The US-based company used to be a diversified industrial group, with activities in all types of glass, chemicals, paints, optical materials, and biomedical systems. PPG (originally “Pittsburgh Plate Glass”) is a splendid example of such a transformation. For example, Umicore’s 2003 acquisition of PMG increased its revenues by 50%.

Company 10

Company Chemicals Short-term How To 10

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2012

So it's no surprise that GE, P&G and IBM occupy the top three spots in Hay Group's seventh annual Best Companies for Leadership (BCL) ranking. Our study clearly shows that great leadership is a strong competitive advantage, with the top 20 BCL firms far outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark on shareholder returns.

Innovation 15

Innovation First-mover Advantage Chemicals Agility 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2013

Where was its leadership bench? Using data from the 2012 survey, we also found that boards gave their companies'' very poor grades on talent management. Why are so many companies struggling with a crisis of their leadership bench? chemicals, metals & mining, paper & forest products). Is P&G no longer an academy company?

Succession 8

Succession Telecommunications Biotechnology Real Estate 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2014

One option is for multinational companies to go flat out for market leadership in China; that is, try to be either No. Between 2008 and 2012, Walmart more than doubled sales by adding 100 hypermarkets to its existing 400 stores, acquiring Trustmart in 2011, and picking up a majority stake in online retailer Yihaodian in 2012.

Supply Chain 9

Supply Chain Retail Chemicals Marketing 9

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2015

While there are some factors that make social innovation more likely than not — such as intrapreneurs who will champion them — Davis and White find that competing for talent, strong brands, and leadership transitions all correlate with stronger social initiatives.

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Innovation Company Supply Chain Open-book 8