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We Can’t Study Short-Termism Without the Right Metrics

Harvard Business Review

I have worked on research that has found that a strong company culture is associated with lower levels of myopic decision making, better productivity, and innovation. Such misplaced optimism potentially masks underinvestment in technology needed to keep up with the competition. Corporate culture. Creative accounting measures.

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Category Creation Is the Ultimate Growth Strategy

Harvard Business Review

The innovation came about because Laird aspired to surf a deepwater reef break on the north shore of Maui called Peahi, or Jaws, where waves can reach 120 feet high. But coffee has seen other innovations, too. Starbucks and Keurig share two essential qualities that are typical in category creators: 1. Laird Hamilton is my hero.

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The $300 House: The Urban Challenge

Harvard Business Review

Each post will examine the challenge from a different perspective, including design, technology, urban planning and more. At this point, the commercial viability of a market-based approach to providing good quality housing in urban areas at prices affordable to low income customers is beyond question. The Use of Available Technology.

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