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Should a Woman Act More Like a Man to Succeed at Work?

Great Leadership By Dan

The research shows that men are 16 percent more inquisitive than women, possibly due to their tendency to gravitate towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers that reinforce inquiry. Industries with a moderate representation of women leaders include: food, banking and telecommunications services.

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The Irish Banking Crisis: A Parable

Harvard Business Review

Umair Haque Blogs Umair Haque On: Global business , Competition , Economy The Irish Banking Crisis: A Parable 4:33 PM Monday November 29, 2010 | Comments () Email Tweet This Post to Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print Once upon a time, there was a country where bankers disappeared. And thats exactly the role that pubs began to play.

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Joining Boards: It's Not Just Who You Know That Matters

Harvard Business Review

For many, a corporate directorship is a career capstone. The industry with the greatest skills gap was IT & telecommunications, whose boards are in serious need of international-global expertise and HR-talent management. banking & financial services, insurance, real estate); Health Care (e.g., But attaining one is far from easy.

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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

Most African artisans do not bank because of the fees associated with operating current accounts. You pay a fee for withdrawing your money in most African banks, thereby discouraging many from banking. Most African artisans do not bank because of the fees associated with operating current accounts.

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What an Economist Brings to a Business Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Ask them if they apply much else from else from economics in their actual business careers, and you’re likely to hear “not much.”. and other governments to help them design these often complicated auctions and by telecommunications companies trying to figure out the best strategies for bidding. Here a few notable examples.

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The Right CEO Personality for Process Improvement

Harvard Business Review

Comments The Right CEO Personality for Process Improvement I recently argued that in industries such as distribution and logistics (Amazon, FedEx, UPS), process manufacturing (Exxon), insurance (Aetna), restaurants (McDonalds), and retail banking (Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo), continuous process improvement is essential.

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How Company Culture Shapes Employee Motivation

Harvard Business Review

We saw this play out in retail, banking, telecommunications, and the fast food industry as well. The third most sensitive element is the career ladder in an organization. And the impact isn’t limited to customer satisfaction. In one hedge fund, the highest performing portfolio managers had higher total motivation.