Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2017

In today’s workplace, diversity is more than just a buzzword; it’s a way to build a stronger business. At Pinterest, we understand that diverse teams yield smarter , more innovative results, which are essential in the competitive, dynamic tech industry. Setting diversity goals isn’t enough.

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Diversity Engineering Goal Industry 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 14, 2017

We believe these same measures can be successfully adopted and adapted by other companies in pharma and other sectors that seek to avert, or reverse, innovation stagnation. To further align individuals around the success of the company instead specific programs, every employee at Roivant or one of its subsidiaries receives stock options.

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Innovation Company Incentives Industry 9

Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

The conventional wisdom about strategy may be leading your company astray. Achieving coherence requires a sharpness of focus that few companies have mastered. In this unpredictable economy, traditional approaches to strategy are a luxury most companies cannot afford. by Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi.

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Resources Industry System Strategy 52

You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 30, 2011

By now, most of us know why that is, at least on a global scale. Being able not only to tolerate, but to encourage diversity of thought will go a long ways in inviting co-creation and collaboration. Your point about encouraging diversity of thought is particularly important. Thanks again for a great thought provoking post.

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Blog Diversity Learning-by-Doing Self-aware 55

Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

Everything is in flux, and we should enjoy the ride as we may change jobs, companies, and even types of work (contract work, employment, entrepreneurship, etc.). With the shifting world of work, many employers recognize that this skill set will be extremely beneficial in the workplace as companies grow and transition. Self-assuredness.

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Career Advice Succession Learning-by-Doing 74

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 17, 2011

Chinese women in powerful business positions include Wei Sun Christianson , CEO of Morgan Stanley, China ; Mei Yan , Managing Director of MTV Networks, China; and Mary Ma , former CFO of Lenovo and managing director in global equity giant TPG, who recently started her own investment fund. It's absolutely necessary.

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Survey Policies Globalization CFO 14

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2016

And while two years of shrinking GDP growth , sanctions , and a volatile ruble have led some companies like GM to leave the market, there has not been a large-scale exodus of MNCs from Russia. This means that companies won’t be able to compensate for lacking growth in Russia just by tapping another market.

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Depreciation B2B Price Crisis 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2013

The societal factors that have made America strong in the past continue today: its diversity, thirst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and institutional support for risk taking. Ratings on other countries and companies are more likely to improve than deteriorate. Keep a laser sharp focus on gross margin. Upgrade skills.

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Budgeting Market Segmentation Venture Capitalist Real Estate 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2013

Jamming has become a popular way to unearth innovations — bringing together people of many different backgrounds to creatively brainstorm around a company's competitive challenges, expressed as "problem statements." Yet although the process is widely hyped, many companies struggle to make them work. They train, train, train.

Innovation 8

Innovation Blue Ocean Strategy Brainstorming Participative 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2011

It is the more versatile, general-purpose charities — including such well-known, diverse institutions as The United Way Worldwide and the Salvation Army — that are faring the worst. Why the disparity? Our own research on organizational strategy and leadership more broadly suggests a reason.

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Crisis Mayo Strategy Short-term 13