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Are CEOs Really Necessary Anymore?

Strategy Driven

If we have enough past information of competitive successes and failures, BDAI is capable of helping leaders develop options. Musk’s long arc in guiding Tesla from highly-ignored sports car, which financed the luxury Model S, which, in turn, made possible the 3, is now crushing an entire global industry. Same for Elon Musk.

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Performance Measurement

Strategy Driven

Value: The Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance by Tim Koller. While you can find numerous books focused on the topic of corporate finance, few offer the type of information managers need to help them make important decisions day in and day out. Discusses the four foundational principles of corporate finance.

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What Matters Most? (A Leaders Made Here Post)

Lead Change Blog

A leadership culture is evident when leaders are routinely and systematically developed and you have a surplus. Think process and outcome – I have long been a fan of the balanced scorecard concept. If you have no one trained on your leadership point-of-view, put that on your scorecard. How is this possible?

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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

When I founded the nonprofit African Institution of Technology , I initially focused on helping African entrepreneurs or artisans, especially those with only primary education, develop new skills and market opportunities. People need at least a rudimentary understanding of finance to become good entrepreneurs or artisans.

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Navigating the Emotional Side of a Career Transition

Harvard Business Review

All things considered (interests, age, health, finances), early 2016 seemed like the right time. If you’ve formed strong relationships with people and if the company has invested in your development, then leaving can feel like betrayal. I went from junior associate to partner to managing partner and eventually to senior partner.

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The Buzz on Green Business in China

Harvard Business Review

The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. The theme of the big event was "Technology-led Transition and Innovation-driven Development," which sounds broad. This last article is the one that really grabbed my attention.

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The Right CEO Personality for Process Improvement

Harvard Business Review

Drawing on her work with business leaders, she has developed the following categorization of how people prefer to think: Conceptual : Reads signs of coming change; sees the "big picture"; recognizes new possibilities; tolerates ambiguity; integrates ideas and concepts; communicates through analogy and metaphor; inspires with visions of the future.

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