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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

Win or lose, I'll Have Another's situation provides useful lessons about business and markets. Well, we can quantify that with something called a Beyer Speed Figure , a measure of a horse's performance adjusted for track conditions. When views are diverse, prices tend to reflect value reasonably well. Silver Charm — 233.

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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

Win or lose, I'll Have Another's situation provides useful lessons about business and markets. Well, we can quantify that with something called a Beyer Speed Figure , a measure of a horse's performance adjusted for track conditions. When views are diverse, prices tend to reflect value reasonably well. Silver Charm — 233.

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Three Traps Facing New Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

But for most rising executives, leading successfully in global markets is easier said than done. She described some of the common traps that new leaders working in overseas markets can fall into: The Mirror Trap. In essence, Nestle Japan acted like a local provider in a local market. 2) Review your team.