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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

They represent leaders in their own worlds with a diversity of interests that relate to the topic of coaching. Deepa Prahalad – Focused on design and emerging markets. a holding company that operates seven distinct business. Operations Group Baring Private Equity. Fascinating Leaders from Diverse Fields.

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The Guru's Guide to Creating Thought Leadership

Harvard Business Review

The breadth of article topics was large and the sample of rhetorical styles diverse. During difficult economic times, organizations often seek ideas on how to cut costs or perform operations more efficiently. So what did Hamel and Prahalad add? We also analyzed the top 50 ranked HBR articles of all time (by reprint sales).

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Get Your Organization to Run in Sync

Harvard Business Review

Despite our best efforts, most organizations operate disjointedly. You need the right mix of cohesion and diversity in order to achieve both innovation and operational efficiency. Prahalad called this concept strategic intent. These are all synchronized systems. In nature, the purpose of a system is hardwired.

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Get Your Organization to Run in Sync

Harvard Business Review

Despite our best efforts, most organizations operate disjointedly. You need the right mix of cohesion and diversity in order to achieve both innovation and operational efficiency. Prahalad called this concept strategic intent. These are all synchronized systems. In nature, the purpose of a system is hardwired.

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End the Religion of ROE

Harvard Business Review

That only makes sense if you are operating in a state of equilibrium—which might have been close enough to the truth in some sepia-toned time. Prahalad pointed out, the "bottom of the pyramid" is a market and not a social problem. To maximize this, a company should prioritize the innovation that leads to the greatest value.

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