Harvard Business Review

MAY 13, 2014

That includes learning from the outside and striving to adopt certain start-up practices, with a focus on three key management processes: (1) resource allocation that nurtures future businesses, (2) faster-cycle product development, and (3) partnering with start-ups. Product development: g etting closer to customers and moving faster.

Six Sigma 8

Six Sigma Incubator Payback Period Ries 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2017

The companies that are most vocal about environmental and social issues tend to be big, mass-market brands — well-known retailers , consumer products giants , and tech firms that are telling a new story to consumers who increasingly care about sustainability. As a result, Belvedere’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by 40%.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Payback Period Brand Energy 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2013

While much has already been written about this challenge in the developed world, there are also some important lessons to be learned from the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP). But beyond product and technology innovations, more widespread adoption can only happen if the behavior of individual farms changes in a fundamental way.

Early Adopters 8

Early Adopters Payback Period NGO Influence 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2018

Business students have traditionally considered net present value, payback period, and hurdle rates as necessary tools to determine which project to select. Digital companies, however, consider scientists’ and software workers’ and product development teams’ time to be the company’s most valuable resource.

Report 8

Report GAAP Net Present Value CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

In our experience, well-designed retrofits can deliver 20%-50% energy savings with fast payback periods. Wind and solar developers want your business. Invest in on-site renewables, especially solar PV and storage. Contract for energy from off-site renewables. Why not agree to buy electricity from them?

Management 8

Management Payback Period Energy Supply Chain 8