Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Disney's John Carter , which cost close to $275 million to produce, was tagged as a potentially huge, game-changing film. Disney admitted its studio would have an operating loss of $80-$120 million, making the film arguably the biggest flop of all time.

Film 15

Film Franchising Budgeting Audience 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Disney's John Carter , which cost close to $275 million to produce, was tagged as a potentially huge, game-changing film. Disney admitted its studio would have an operating loss of $80-$120 million, making the film arguably the biggest flop of all time.

Film 15

Film Franchising Budgeting Audience 15

Ask Atma

MAY 20, 2012

In team development, research has shown that individual learning works best when accompanied by team learning. [1]. So the designer teaches everyone about UX/AI, the coders teach about their development methodology, the project managers teach about agile protocols, and the sales people describe what it is like in the field.

Team 52

Team How To Knowledge Management Self-aware 52

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 10, 2014

Two years ago, Swedish communications technology giant Ericsson found itself looking for a way to explain the value it saw in the Internet of Things. Papert’s work has had a major impact on how people develop knowledge, and is especially relevant for building twenty-first century skills. More specifically, Lego robots.

Education 9

Education Human Resources Participative Training 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2016

While 60% of drone usage currently relates to communications and media such as for film making and commercial photography, new higher-value applications are on their way, as drones have a significant advantage in terms of precision, convenience, and cost over more traditional solutions such as satellites and helicopters.

Competitive Advantage 8

Competitive Advantage Company Outsourcing Analysis 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2012

But most importantly, I heard about some great new products and technologies. I saw this technology paired seamlessly with some regular fluorescent lighting and working well in an interior conference room. It's also remarkably safe for users and technology — you can safely dip an iPhone in the stuff.

Innovation 11

Innovation Early Adopters Energy Efficiency 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2012

I often find myself immersed in the perfect pacing of a well-constructed mystery, the flawless delivery of that once-in-a-lifetime monologue, the scale and grandeur of the next big blockbuster — I get so caught up in all of it, sometimes I forget that I generally go there to tell companies their businesses are in trouble. Bundling good.

Rogers 14

Rogers Telecommunications Disruptive Innovation Innovation 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2014

And the essence of Walt Disney’s original strategy remains intact today: to construct a range of businesses — from animated film to fun parks, TV, retail, cruise ships, and more — around a group of engaging, family-friendly characters. Digital technology overwhelmed Kodak’s once-formidable business in photography.

Company 8

Company Supply Chain Airlines Health Care 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Think about who would be a constructively critical audience, and who can provide access to other valuable contacts, from potential customers, suppliers, and strategic partners to financiers, publicists, and other professional service vendors. Invest the time in developing relationships with your board members.

Entrepreneur 8

Entrepreneur Film Long-term Information 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2015

And just because we have more advanced technology today doesn’t mean we’re any closer to pinning down a definition, as Will Davies reminds us in his new book The Happiness Industry. The researchers asked their subjects to watch a film that would usually make them happy — a figure skater winning a medal.

Film 8

Film Seminar EVA Productivity 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The story, which apparently has echoes in some other school districts around the country, is but one more salvo in the wars of educational reform (recently depicted in the film Waiting for Superman — dont miss it). Brook Manville consults to socially-minded enterprises on matters of strategy and organizational development.

Guidelines 14

Guidelines Education Telecommunications Emotional Intelligence 14