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How Developing Countries Can Benefit From Green Technologies

The Horizons Tracker

The production of goods and services with smaller carbon footprints, also known as green technologies, is on the rise and presents numerous economic opportunities. “We are at the beginning of a technological revolution based on green technologies,” the authors explain.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The sad fact is that many business people are absolutists in that they only see things in terms of rights and wrongs. Thinking in terms of “ my way &# is right and therefore “ other ways &# are wrong is the basis for polarizing any relationship, which quickly results in converting discussions into power struggles.

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How Big a Competitive Threat Is China, Really?

Harvard Business Review

The United States, which needed allies against the Soviet Union, not only tolerated Japanese protectionism but also transferred advanced technology to Japan and subsidized Japanese firms. In short, Japan enjoyed asymmetric openness — access to foreign technology and export markets but protection from foreign competition.

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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

For instance, the cost of building and equipping a leading-edge semiconductor fab has climbed to $7 billion, as the technology required to make more advanced chips is getting more complex. The model can be a win-win as long as the two companies address different customer segments. Dual asymmetrical joint venture.

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What Big Consumer Brands Can Do to Compete in a Digital Economy

Harvard Business Review

In dollar terms, small players—defined as those with sales less than $1 billion—grabbed approximately $15 billion in sales from their larger peers between 2012 and 2017. That’s why P&G has been restructuring for 20 years “ without much to show for it ,” according to one former finance manager.

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How to Pick a Co-Founder

Harvard Business Review

This is a high-octane, high-consequence, long-term date. If you are great at the finances, an early-stage Excel ninja partner probably isn't be the top priority. Easy familiarity helps conversations move quickly and allows trustworthy cooperation. He has been named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer for 2011.

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Lots of Employees Get Misclassified as Contractors. Here’s Why It Matters

Harvard Business Review

Included on a long list of transgressions , Uber has been dogged by its decision to classify its vast network of drivers as independent contractors. From a practical perspective, removing the guidance changed nothing in terms of employer responsibilities — the law is still the law. This has been true throughout economic history.