Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2014

Being a successful business owner means more than knowing one’s industry and understanding the basic concepts of leadership, management, or motivation, according to McBean. Hear this: “The sad truth is that less than 30 percent of businesses last more than 10 years, and most failures occur in the first few years of operations,” said McBean.

Automotive 56

Automotive Open-book Retail Long-term 56

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 29, 2013

Being a successful business owner means more than knowing one’s industry and understanding the basic concepts of leadership, management, or motivation, according to McBean. Hear this: “The sad truth is that less than 30 percent of businesses last more than 10 years, and most failures occur in the first few years of operations,” said McBean.

Books 65

Books Automotive Review Open-book 65

Strategy Driven

MARCH 9, 2016

Just as you prepare your organization for disaster response, crisis communications, and continuity of operations, you can also prepare yourself. Martha Johnson is a leadership expert who draws on the lessons she learned as an executive with a more than 35-year career in business and government.

Crisis 50

Crisis Automotive Human Resources Education 50

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

a holding company that operates seven distinct business. Bill began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Operations Group Baring Private Equity. Formerly a leader in the automotive, retail, restaurant, media innovation and consulting industries. Kevin Koch – President & CEO , Koch Enterprises, Inc.,

Executive Coaching 70

Executive Coaching CEO Magazine Banking 70

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

COOs are relatively common in service industries such as financial services, energy, information technology and telecommunications, but in manufacturing sectors — such as automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies — they are relatively rare. What do you think?

COO 12

COO Sample Telecommunications Automotive 12

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The internet has dramatically changed the way companies operate. But companies will only be able to realize productivity gains from these new operating models if they skillfully manage the soft side of their automation transformation—the people in what will be a vastly different organization. The Next Analytics Age.

Early Adopters 8

Early Adopters Short-term Long-term Compliance 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2015

So when we faced such a challenge at Lear Corporation, a Fortune 200 automotive supplier with 136,000 employees worldwide, we knew the odds were against us. Getting the company back on its feet required a major boost in operating efficiency. We still need strong operational results if we are going to stay competitive.

Resistance 8

Resistance Long-term Short-term Self-aware 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2014

In an industry that involves selling machines that transport humans at fast speeds, the notion that employees wouldn’t be encouraged to discuss safety seems odd. ” But even though Barra attempted to blame a few “individuals,” her underlying message hints at the importance of company — and industry — culture.

Root Cause Analysis 8

Root Cause Analysis Edmondson Industry CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

We already see companies localizing time-sensitive and highly customizable forms of production to move closer to customer demand, particularly in the fast apparel (Adidas, Zara) and automotive (Tesla) industries, thus turning global supply chains into two-way streets. Essential background. “People Are Angry About Globalization.

Globalization 8

Globalization Supply Chain Human Capital Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2018

From automotive to semiconductors to pharma to clean energy , America’s innovation centers have shifted east, offering growing evidence that the U.S. has lost what Harvard Business School’s Willy Shih calls the “ industrial commons ”: indispensable production skills and capabilities. America’s problem?

Innovation 10

Innovation Offshoring Engineering Automotive 10