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Walmart Broadens ROI for Green Power

Harvard Business Review

But amidst a seemingly scripted set of responses on Walmart's supply chain and operational greening efforts, the discussion took an interesting turn. When addressing the company's aspirational goal of using 100% renewable energy, Bedore said two noteworthy things. We worship internal rates of return (IRR) to our detriment.

ROI 14
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Connecting To Happiness: A Single Model For Leadership Excellence

Terry Starbucker

Transform the Goals to a Cause. I was in the cable television business (for 23 years), and part of my leadership role was to oversee field operations, which included the service and installation technicians. Next, the goals of the business are transformed to a cause that “bridges” with the Work and the WMTH.

IRR 295