Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s a diverse field that caters to a wide variety of tastes and preferences. Sales Representatives: Sales reps play a pivotal role in building relationships with retailers and distributors. These roles involve conceptualizing, designing, and developing new products or improving existing ones.

Career 78

Career Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals Industry 78

Harvard Business Review

JULY 24, 2017

So four years ago, when I was CEO of GE Capital Retail Finance and tapped to lead a mega change initiative — splitting off our unit into a new, publicly traded company, Synchrony Financial — I’ll admit I viewed it as a huge challenge. One idea we retained from GE was to celebrate diversity. Find ways to have fun.

Management 10

Management IPO Diversity Long-term 10

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation. How Boards Can Foster Innovation.

Innovation 10

Innovation Short-term Telecommunications Long-term 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2012

You might think that the corporate human resources function doesn't have much of a role in improving business processes, such as product development, operations, customer service, or distribution. HR can propel or inhibit process improvement because it has an outsized influence on people: how they are recruited, rewarded, and developed.

Human Resources 13

Human Resources Operations Compliance Maturity 13

Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2015

” “EHS director with 20 years of experience driving regulatory compliance and employees’ health and safety across industries—manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Develop award-winning, injury-reducing ergonomic equipment. Strategy leader for brands with complex and diverse product lines.

Pharmaceuticals 8

Pharmaceuticals Retail Long-term Industry 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

In health care, these tools are changing the way doctors identify people at risk of developing certain diseases; in fashion, they crunch purchasing data to anticipate trends; sales and marketing experts use them to tailor ad campaigns. Strategy-making can now happen in real time. Strategy can anticipate and learn.

Strategy 11

Strategy Scenario Planning Scientific Management Supply Chain 11

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

In health care, these tools are changing the way doctors identify people at risk of developing certain diseases; in fashion, they crunch purchasing data to anticipate trends; sales and marketing experts use them to tailor ad campaigns. Strategy-making can now happen in real time. Strategy can anticipate and learn.

Strategy 8

Strategy Scenario Planning Scientific Management Supply Chain 8