Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Today, as chairman of APCO Worldwide’s China operations , I have a deep view into the China operations of dozens of multinationals, and through that I can see that management in China is going through yet another phase. The work ethic of Chinese employees is still fierce. Ten Predictions for China’s Economy in 2014.

Globalization 8

Globalization Operations McKinsey Mentor 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

If round after round of profit warnings was not enough – group operating profits fell 20% between 2011 and 2013 and are likely to fall another 30% in 2014 — the company recently announced it had overstated its first-half profit by about $400 million. billion in 2013, and operating profits increased 65% to $422 million.

Retail 12

Retail Merchandising Discount Price 12

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2015

Within EB, Merck first created a Global Health Innovation Fund and then a Healthcare Services and Solution unit to identify, develop, and operate nascent opportunities that fit that thesis. For ideas to become reality, a company needs repeatable processes, not only out-of-the-box insights. Experimentation is vital.

Health Care 8

Health Care Venture Capitalist Strategic Fit Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2018

How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. In 2009, Philips teamed up with a Dutch bank to develop the idea of a “rationalizer” bracelet to stop traders from making irrational decisions by monitoring their stress levels, which it measures by monitoring the wearer’s pulse.

Self-aware 8

Self-aware Analysis Brand Automotive 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2015

Key selection criteria included experience in innovative software and service (versus product) development, and an ability to manage a start-up in a very large, complex company. Bill and his team set out to develop a system that could bring all GE machines onto one efficient cloud -connected platform. Bill Ruh was selected in 2011.

Software 8

Software Six Sigma Insourcing P&L 8

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment opportunities for HR managers are expected to increase by 17% between 2014 and 2024. Honesty and ethics are among the best character traits an employer looks for. The demand for HR professionals continues to rise. Have High Integrity.

Human Resources 98

Human Resources Resources How To Learning-by-Doing 98

Strategy Driven

APRIL 4, 2014

Business development. Of the companies who continue to operate without a plan, 40% of them will be out of business in the next 10 years. According to research conducted by the Ethics Resource Center: Employees of organizations steal 10 times more than do shoplifters. Training and development of people. Body of Knowledge.

Budgeting 85

Budgeting Succession Consultative Crisis 85

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

We can dispense with all that employee training and professional development. Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. We make a good product… that should be enough.

Budgeting 78

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 78

Strategy Driven

MARCH 7, 2014

Business development. Ethics and integrity. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Body of Knowledge. The Big Picture. Mature confidence and informed judgment.

Balanced Scorecard 74

Balanced Scorecard Budgeting Risk Management Learning-by-Doing 74