N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

Human Resources 469

Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Corporate directors and executives alike recognize that today’s pace of change continues to accelerate and that firms need to innovate to stay ahead. But are boards doing enough to support innovation, as they should? We found that, overall, innovation does not rank as a top strategic challenge for the majority of boards.

Innovation 10

Innovation Short-term Telecommunications Long-term 10

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2013

By helping business leaders to improve their businesses, the CIO becomes an obvious candidate to fill any open role that involves technology, process, or strong governance. Others gain new responsibilities in strategy, M&A integration, or innovation. Some CIOs become CIO-Plus-COO or CIO-Plus-Head of Shared Services.

CIO 8

CIO Technology Apparel Information Technology 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

This narrative has rested on three propositions: that globalization is a major driver of growth and prosperity; that technological progress enriches our lives; and that shareholder returns reflect businesses’ contributions to societal progress. The same goes for technology.

Globalization 8

Globalization Supply Chain Human Capital Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2012

The world's most innovative company brought in $46 billion in revenues, $13 billion in profit, and an eye-popping $17.5 Smart, innovative, lean companies can make plenty of money and do the right thing. Last week, Apple reported breathtaking earnings. billion in cash flow. The whole system has some deep flaws that we must fix.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Apparel Cost Morale 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

My evidence is a series of separate surveys conducted by different organizations, including the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation. production of cheap natural gas (using new fracking technology). Cheap sensors, fast computing, and new technologies have led to new user-friendly manufacturing automation that increases productivity.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Survey Price Apparel 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2014

After a terrible fire killed many workers in Bangladesh apparel factories, European retailers Primark and C&A worked to establish long-term compensation funds for victims and their families. The companies regularly voted among the best places to work are generally known for increasing their employees’ skills and value on the labor market.

Golden Parachute 11

Golden Parachute Apparel Trends Short-term 11