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The Next Frontier of Judgment - Across Enterprises

Harvard Business Review

As Tom Davenport, Larry Prusak, and I talk to people about our current research, we hear broad support for its central thesis: that good judgment is not only something required of individuals in leadership positions; it is something that must be embedded in organizations as a whole.

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The Big Picture of Business: Been There, Done That

Strategy Driven

With a wealth of expertise available via outsourcing, one can quickly become a ‘kid in a candy shop,’ wanting whatever is readily available or craftily packaged. Ask for case studies which were directly supervised by the person who will handle your business… not stock narratives from affiliate offices or a supervisor.

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What Does an Aspiring Founder Need to Know?

Harvard Business Review

The question is: For which skills will the CEO build deep personal expertise, and which will they outsource to other founding team members?” ” Finance is less important. Finance received the second lowest priority score of the 10 skills areas. As one respondent said, “Every one of these skills is important.