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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

Well, we can quantify that with something called a Beyer Speed Figure , a measure of a horse's performance adjusted for track conditions. A success rate of less that 15% is not encouraging. Perhaps I'll Have Another is a really special horse, you may be thinking, a once-in-a-generation speedster. Silver Charm — 233.

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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

Well, we can quantify that with something called a Beyer Speed Figure , a measure of a horse's performance adjusted for track conditions. A success rate of less that 15% is not encouraging. Perhaps I'll Have Another is a really special horse, you may be thinking, a once-in-a-generation speedster. Silver Charm — 233.

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Three Traps Facing New Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

The Right Fight , by Saj-nicole Joni and Damon Beyer, (HarperCollins, 2010) is available in book, e-book and audio formats. Saj-nicole Joni , chief executive of Cambridge International Group, is a confidential advisor to CEOs and top executives worldwide.

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When All Else Fails, Follow a Hunch

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Here is an excerpt from an article written by Saj-nicole Joni for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts, please click here. * * * Have you ever noticed how, against all odds, someone, somewhere, [.].

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Case Study: How to Integrate an Acquired Brand

Harvard Business Review

Henry Beyer walked up to a Mini Cooper in the city parking lot across the street from his office in downtown Houston. He waved his brand-new VillageCar card near the door handle and got in. "It It looks like someone left something behind," his colleague Tony Cummins said, reaching into the back and picking up a pair of socks.

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When Does the Buck Stop?

Harvard Business Review

The Right Fight , by Saj-nicole Joni and Damon Beyer, (HarperCollins, 2010) is available in book, e-book and audio formats. Saj-nicole Joni , chief executive of Cambridge International Group, is a confidential advisor to CEOs and top executives worldwide.

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