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What Big Companies Get Wrong About Innovation Metrics

Harvard Business Review

The fear of getting Netflix-ed or Uber-ized is spurring big companies to dial up their investment in innovation. But as investment increases, many companies are struggling with a challenging question: how do you know whether your chosen innovation strategy is actually bearing fruit? Number of projects in the innovation pipeline.

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Should Your CIO Be Chief Digital Officer?

Harvard Business Review

Some CIOs become CIO-Plus-COO or CIO-Plus-Head of Shared Services. Others gain new responsibilities in strategy, M&A integration, or innovation. The CIO of an apparel company participates in digital decisions and supports digital initiatives while keeping the company''s traditional IT unit running smoothly.

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