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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

For example, an executive considering whether to acquire a target company will gather facts about the industry and target company, consider how the combined companies will perform, and come up with a value that shows the deal is good for the acquirer. Humanity has a large database, just waiting to be tapped. Silver Charm — 233.

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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

For example, an executive considering whether to acquire a target company will gather facts about the industry and target company, consider how the combined companies will perform, and come up with a value that shows the deal is good for the acquirer. Humanity has a large database, just waiting to be tapped. Silver Charm — 233.

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Three Traps Facing New Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

For example, Nestle Japan localized their offerings to the point that they disconnected from the global brands. The Right Fight , by Saj-nicole Joni and Damon Beyer, (HarperCollins, 2010) is available in book, e-book and audio formats. You open your mind and heart to the new culture, and begin to lose connection to your past.