Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I once hired someone with excellent “pedigree” i.e. fine university training, JA program volunteer, excellent work record in finance and extraordinarily enthusiastic about Junior Achievement. For more information regarding this subject, visit Frank McIntosh at his website www.FJMcIntosh.com.

Leadership 50

Leadership Newsletter Learning-by-Doing Belief Systems 50

Chris Brady

JANUARY 18, 2011

Economists (who by reputation are likely far from experts on the subject) might be inclined to call 'fun' a 'good.' Other leaders have established fun as a pervasive element in their very corporate culture (Southwest Airlines and Zappos come to mind). .' But just what is this word all about?

Travel 119

Travel Learning-by-Doing Blog Letter 119

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

However it is my opinion that diversity is not being addressed properly, and as a result has become one of the leading killers of corporate productivity. I don’t mean to downplay culture, as a diverse corporate culture is something to be strived for, but only if quality is not sacrificed. Personally, I am not affronted.

Diversity 296

Diversity Blog Leadership Learning-by-Doing 296

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The Great One's well-known words are often repeated in corporate corridors during discussions about understanding market trends. Remember also that that most macroeconomic and corporate financial data provide only a snapshot on where things have been. "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been" - Wayne Gretzky.

Benchmarking 13

Benchmarking Maslow Analysis Trends 13

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

In many states, Amazon purchases are not subject to sales tax. In the meantime, while we wait to see how Amazons strategy evolves and competitors respond, we can enjoy the numerous Dilbert cartoons on the topic or better still enjoy 20 years of Dilbert on sale at Amazon for $45.34. This is what retailers might do in response to Amazon.

Retail 14

Retail Price Comparison Nalebuff 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Now back to the subject at hand; reporting. Now back to the subject at hand; reporting. To make sure we all stay on-topic, all posts will be reviewed by our editors and may be edited for clarity, length, and relevance. But if you dont want to know about babies being killed, then you must support such mandates.

Airlines 14

Airlines Report Guidelines Discount 14

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2013

Our research, conducted in partnership with Harvard Business Review, The Economist, CEB (formerly the Corporate Executive Board), Intel, and TNS Global, finds that corporate leadership has lost confidence in the CIO as a strategic partner and views IT as a commodity rather than a difference-maker. Now, however, the model is changing.

CIO 8

CIO Crisis Competitive Advantage Webinar 8

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Evolving : Ideas should contain a road-map for versioning and evolution that is in alignment with other strategic initiatives and the overall corporate mission. One of my friends was talking to me about this topic several weeks ago, so I think I’ll send my friend the url here and see what they say.

Blog 384

Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 384

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The puzzle is this: A guaranteed lifetime income is a valuable thing (especially if it comes with regular cost-of-living adjustments), and people who receive one through a traditional state or corporate pension are generally very happy with it. The sustainability of Social Security is a topic for another day.

Insurance 8

Insurance Price Uncertainty System 8

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Trees with thicker bases and deeper roots will sprout greener (be profitable), shed less often (fewer corporate flaws) and live longer (dominate its industry). Why did the scandals and corporate disrepute occur? What are the implications of Enron and other corporate scandals upon business? How do we cope in the new environment?

Ethics 59

Ethics Cost Crisis Learning-by-Doing 59

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

  Perhaps there is a third interpretation, one that would indicate that the advertising gurus over at Audi are geniuses because they managed to inflame a controversial subject to the point where a blogger would waste some of his precious time writing to his 3 loyal readers about a commercial!  It is mine and mine alone.

Politics 77

Politics Blog Travel Letter 77

Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Is the concept of national corporations and financial indices outdated? This is taken from The Intercollegiate Finance Journal (IFJ) is an undergraduate student-run journal about how current finance, economics, business and technology issues affect students'' lives. Corporate Mythology.

Finance 131

Finance Incentives Education Pharmaceuticals 131

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2014

There is mounting evidence that buybacks bear substantial blame for the extreme concentration of income at the very top and the disappearance of middle-class jobs in the United States over the past quarter century — a topic I discussed in a recent Harvard Business Review article. I disagree with this priority.

Innovation 11

Innovation EPS Incentives Supply Chain 11

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

There are numerous books, seminars, and courses on the subject of getting from “no” to “yes.” Whether the topic pertains to sales, diplomacy, or politics, the advice canon is vast. They know far more about a specific domain (finance, technology, law) than you do and they want everyone to see that.

Motivation 8

Motivation Technology Seminar Politics 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

There are numerous books, seminars, and courses on the subject of getting from “no” to “yes.” Whether the topic pertains to sales, diplomacy, or politics, the advice canon is vast. They know far more about a specific domain (finance, technology, law) than you do and they want everyone to see that.

Motivation 8

Motivation Technology Seminar Politics 8

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Rohit made a laudable attempt to bring some clarity to the topic by sharing his observations about the practice of personal branding while justly defending Scott, however I don’t think he went quite far enough. – the mere mention of this topic sparks intense emotions and frothy debate. So which is it? Be Trustworthy.

Brand 302

Brand Blog Reputation Media 302

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Above and beyond their experience and credibility in subject matters they share the same compelling character traits. I believe that adviser insight and experience in subject matter is often easy to find – trusted character less so. link] Bridget Haymond Mike, you bring up a topic that has me dismayed for the reasons you mention.

Blog 329

Blog Mentor Advice Brand 329

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 10, 2012

The fight over Ex-Im's future in Washington is between laissez-faire conservatives who decry corporate welfare, and Bank proponents who say government has a role to play in international competitiveness. The Ex-Im Bank was formed in the 1930s to help finance U.S. In 2011, according to Bank numbers, it used $32 billion to finance U.S.

Banking 10

Banking Globalization Finance Politics 10

N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

It’s been my experience that regardless of the subject, it is precisely when the noise becomes the loudest, that it’s most difficult for the consumer to extract quality and value from the market. Was it when I wrote my first book on the subject or the third? Well, corporate world call them non-compliant.

Blog 293

Blog Leadership Consultative Follow-up 293

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2014

So here is my admittedly subjective look at the top 10 sustainability stories and themes of the year, with sustainability broadly defined as encompassing people, planet, and profits: 1. In one of the most fascinating corporate moves in years, the big drugstore chain CVS renamed itself CVS Health and removed tobacco from its shelves.

Chemicals 13

Chemicals Short-term Energy Report 13