Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2015

I studied cross-functional teams in industries including communications, software, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, agricultural, chemical, manufacturers, retail, utility, consulting, internet software, government, insurance, and banking. Cross-functional teams have become ubiquitous because companies need to speed innovations to market.

Team 8

Team Project Software Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2018

Consider Staples, the office-supplies retailer, which had tumbled from being the market leader to being a third of the new leader’s size by 1992. The person’s capabilities should fit the challenges facing the organization at the time. Don’t underestimate the importance of cultural fit.

Strategy 8

Strategy Chief Financial Officer Short-term Chief Information Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2014

Break up a strategic function in response to underperformance in the wake of severe market disruptions? What would the capital markets look like today if a similar tack had been taken when the CFO role was ripe for transformation? We offer three pieces of advice. Focus most on where strategic value is created.

CFO 12

CFO Charan Intangible Assets Human Resources 12

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 1, 2017

Selvesware will deliver actionable, data-driven insight and advice on what to say, when to speak up, and with whom to network, for example, suggesting bespoke options for better communication, collaboration, and facilitation. Think of them as “selvesware,” analogous to recommendation engines for books to read or movies to watch.

KPI 9

KPI Directory Human Capital Self-aware 9

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

The board of a large chemical company we also worked with took a very different approach. We developed dozens of new innovation ideas with managers in the company but the board, though initially enthusiastic, never took the time and energy to engage with the projects, directing their attention on day-to-day operational issues instead.

Business Model 8

Business Model Innovation Company Chemicals 8

Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

You can also consider a business that awakens a massive industry then dominates the market shares globally at the same time, busting misconceptions about the way the food service industry must treat employees. $16 In southeast Michigan – arguably the toughest labor market in the world. UAW wasn’t too happy about that.

Leadership 100

Leadership Servant Leader Airlines Learning-by-Doing 100

Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

You can also consider a business that awakens a massive industry then dominates the market shares globally at the same time, busting misconceptions about the way the food service industry must treat employees. $16 In southeast Michigan – arguably the toughest labor market in the world. UAW wasn’t too happy about that.

Leadership 100

Leadership Servant Leader Airlines Learning-by-Doing 100

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2015

McKinsey, for example, recently outlined the “new organizational capabilities” that chemical companies should develop to deal with frequent oil price shocks. The advice boils down to building better strategic foresight and creating more agile management and operations. Insight Center. The Future of Operations.

Constraint 8

Constraint Supply Chain Resources Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2013

Tech experts' sage predictions had convinced me that the Mac would never make a dent in the PC market. The business literature is unfortunately rife with advice to "learn from failures." Remember when Apple's stock traded at $7 a share? I do, because that's when I sold my shares. billion fine how you want to run your business?

Decentralization 9

Decentralization Real Estate Brand Uncertainty 9

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 11, 2013

I''m content to be on the sidelines, with my father relying on me for advice. As the economy improved, the company expanded into machinery and chemicals imports. Our markets have taken a beating. This morning I was certain what my advice would be. Bold Action. Dramatic growth followed. And I appreciate his ideas.

Case Study 8

Case Study CEO Chief Operating Officer Real Estate 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

With the support of chemical companies , more than 170 countries also agreed to phase out HFCs , the high global-warming-potential chemicals used in air-conditioners and refrigerators everywhere. Many banks heeded the advice, pulling funding from coal. The UN also agreed to slash emissions from the airline industry.

Energy 8

Energy Banking Chemicals Globalization 8