The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 1, 2019

Oxford University researchers Carl Benedikt Frey shot to public attention in 2013 when he and colleague Michael Osborne released research in which they predicted that 47% of jobs could be automated within the next decade or so.

Technology 69

Technology Short-term Osborne Long-term 69

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2013

My training is taking place at one of the facilities he licenses in his, ‘Training for Warriors’ program. Success may have less to do with the depth of your background than it does with the strength of your backbone. Most people often develop a weak set of knees when it comes time to take a stand for themselves.

Training 66

Training Customer Loyalty Competitive Advantage Follow-up 66

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2017

For example, in 2014 IDC estimated that more than one-quarter of enterprise applications would be offered with the SaaS model by 2018, up from one-sixth in 2013. if the vendor makes clear in its announcement that the SaaS offering is provided in parallel to a perpetual licensing model.

Business Model 8

Business Model Licensing Company Software 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2017

Uber’s biggest advantage over incumbents was in using ordinary vehicles with no special licensing or other formalities. Indeed, Uber initially provided service only through licensed black cars properly permitted for that purpose. It was Lyft that first invited drivers to provide transportation through their personal vehicles.

Licensing 8

Licensing Transportation Document Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Meanwhile, in a survey of 89 institutional investors by Callan , 43% of respondents said they incorporate sustainability factors into their investment decisions — up 21 percentage points from 2013. The UN, for example, has outlined 17 broad Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Progress is measured with 169 targets.

Execution 9

Execution Incentives How To Committee 9

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2013

But here’s what is most surprising to many about the marijuana industry: It’s filled with straight-laced people who built careers – and started successful companies – in other fields. A former Congressman is also bidding for three dispensary business licenses in Massachusetts. And I still do now.

Industry 9

Industry Retail Banking Brand 9

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2015

Sometimes, they also hope to develop a content management system that other publishers can license and use to distribute their content. Founded by Evan Williams of Twitter, the company established itself by paying talented writers and editors to develop individually branded “collections” of articles.

Business Model 8

Business Model Content Incentives Audience 8