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How to Brand a Next-Generation Product - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM HBS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Harvard Business Review

But with James Bond movies, there’s no reason to expect that the latest Bond movie [Quantum of Solace] has anything to do with the previous Bond movie [Casino Royale]. These types of processors power huge computer servers, which play vital roles in companies’ day-to-day operations. And then came Windows 7.

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Sustainability in Financial Services Is Not About Being Green

Harvard Business Review

The next time we hear about a bank or insurance company''s "green program" — like using energy efficient light bulbs or operating out of a LEED Platinum building — we''ll either scream or throw up. Yes, financial institutions should be environmentally responsible in their own operations. Don''t get us wrong.

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What Happens After You’re Forced to Resign

Harvard Business Review

But in order to realize this future, we need to learn and employ the lessons from the architectural evolution of the internet, facilitating openness and distributed operations rather than the closed proprietary systems of individual manufacturers and service providers. In essence, he learned how to manage it.

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