Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It’s a solution we discovered during our research in India, and involves breakthrough innovations that drive down health care delivery costs so much that the margins from serving those who can pay is more than enough to cover the costs of those who cannot. a cataract operation can cost $200 or less, compared with $3,500 in the U.S.

Health Care 8

Health Care Insurance Cost Price 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2012

To enhance financial flexibility, companies have been retaining unprecedented amounts of cash on their balance sheets, calling it "strategic" cash to distinguish it from the "operating" cash that is needed to run the business. Arguments for Strategic Cash. It can: Save Taxes. Facilitate Investments. Arguments Against Strategic Cash.

Company 13

Company Cost of Capital Finance Long-term 13

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 6, 2011

Process champions must have them ready for the day when the CEO or CFO effectively says, "Show me the money.". Engage the finance organization. Finance was on board at the company in our story. The system must be reviewed and validated by finance. Brad Power is a consultant and researcher in process innovation.

Process 14

Process Six Sigma Finance Short-term 14

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

In addition they operate from a plan — however confidential it may be — to strengthen the team year over year. For example, Tim Sheahan, Chief Financial Officer for a large division of a multi-national corporation, aspires to become CFO of a Fortune 100 company in the future.

Execution 14

Execution Team Chief Financial Officer Finance 14

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Education crowdfunder DonorsChoose.org, which finances classroom-based projects, is a good model of success. For example, Cesar Bocanegra started as VP for operations, then asked to take on human resources as well. As the organization has grown, CEO Charles Best has encouraged senior executives to take on increasing responsibilities.

Development 8

Development Mentor COO CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The question is how to equip employees with the skills to handle complexities such as creating innovative solutions to emergent problems, understanding new markets, and pushing back on the "status quo." They too have struggled to operate in complex environments, and have developed the skills and expertise to overcome these challenges.

Entrepreneur 8

Entrepreneur Company Six Sigma Franchising 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The same investment logic holds for Apple's innovation ecosystem; the flow and fortune of its third-party apps development alone would yield valuable insight. But that mind-set's simply too focused and operational. Any data-driven, analytics-obsessed trader or investor would be thrilled running a Facebook fund.

Hedge 15

Hedge Core Competence CFO ROI 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2013

In fact, Amazon was only operating at such a high burn rate because it could. Well, he's a hedge fund veteran who has always taken a skeptical view of Wall Street, treating it more as a loopy rich uncle than the efficient information processor of standard finance theory. Nobody complains.

Training 9

Training Bond Christensen Long-term 9

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 9, 2015

“Introduce yourself, and take a little time to get to know people, how they operate, and how they act.” That positive, innovative approach is not only far more likely to lead you to a beneficial solution, but also to a place of trust. We have to remember that they may be operating under constraints as well.”

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain How To Price Case Study 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2017

Employees and other constituents should expect HR to hold leaders accountable for fiduciary and strategic risks, just as a CFO would be expected to hold leaders accountable for a risky pattern of using corporate funds or resources. Are these acceptable growing pains? In one word: No.

Compliance 11

Compliance Hedge Human Capital Finance 11

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Back at Calidad de Vida's corporate offices that afternoon, Gloria asked Daniel Hernandez, her CFO, and Diana Correa, her deputy director, to join her in the company's lone conference room, a windowless space made cheerful by photos of smiling elderly people on the walls and the same bright green chairs found in the centers.

Case Study 13

Case Study Franchising Health Care Follow-up 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 7, 2011

Air Products, for example, tripled corporate productivity (hard profit-and-loss benefits) from 2003 to 2006, and boosted operating return on net assets from 9.5% The wishes of a functional head such as CFO, CMO, or company President won out over a Process Owner of Order-to-Cash. And they succeeded wildly. from 2004 to 2007.

Process 15

Process Champy Competitive Advantage Hammer 15