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Does The Age Of A Board Affect Company Innovation?

The Horizons Tracker

Innovation involves trying out new things, making improvements, and seeing what works in the market. Many CEOs, the top leaders of companies, often focus on short-term goals because that’s how they’re rewarded in their jobs. This can make it tough for company leaders to push for innovation.

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Low-Carbon Policies May Harm Those Unable To Cope With Short-Term Costs

The Horizons Tracker

While there is growing public support for such measures, a new study from the University of Cambridge reminds us that the impact may be significant on poorer families and small businesses, who may be less able to cope with short-term cost increases. Similarly, energy taxes can have a significant impact on rural areas.

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First Look: Leadership Books for October 2021

Leading Blog

From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader. Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it.

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Everything You Need to Know About Oilfield Services

Strategy Driven

As the oilfield service industry recovers from the oil price crash in 2014, producers are demanding more from their service providers. They also offer technological solutions that improve upstream and downstream business processes. These technologies can help make extracting oil much cheaper and more efficient.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2022

Leading Blog

They are discouraged by misguided beliefs that an executive’s tenure and an organization’s attention span are too short for meaningful transformation. We the Leader : Build a Team of Equals Who All Lead AND Follow to Drive Creativity and Innovation by Jeffrey Spahn. But how do we grow? For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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5 Tips For Improving Productivity and Lead Generation Within Your Company

Strategy Driven

With the current economic state and people innovating like they are, it won’t be long before the competition gets even more as the leads get less. With technology on the brink of taking over so many parts, innovative companies are offering other businesses the opportunity to outsource departments to them by utilizing technology.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2020

Leading Blog

They need to learn to launch new initiatives, inspire others, and champion innovative approaches. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. The definitive book on leadership in the digital era: why digital technologies call for leadership that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

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