Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In the early 1990s, executives and managers welcomed information technology — databases, PC workstations, and automated systems — into their offices. Managers noted historical trends and revised processes, and engineers developed code that was then baked into computing systems. Now it’s happening again.

Process 8

Process Company Market Segmentation Early Adopters 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2017

While investment in AI is heating up, corporate adoption of AI technologies is still lagging. Believe the hype that AI can potentially boost your top and bottom line. Furthermore, early AI adopters are 3.5 Don’t believe the hype: Not every business is using AI… yet.

Survey 10

Survey Execution First-mover Advantage Technology 10

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2011

Kearney as "the best-managed company in the world" — not so different from Apple today. Previously a straggling and struggling conglomerate, it bravely focused 100% on mobile communications, was an early adopter and driver of 2G technology, and quickly became a recognised world leader in both supply chain management and brand-building.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Long-term Brand Early Adopters 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2012

For good reason, the $30-billion company has long been held up as a role model of how to manage innovation. In the sustainability realm, 3M pioneered what now seems like an obvious idea: avoiding pollution before having to clean it up. But there are signs of a feistier attitude brewing.

Innovation 12

Innovation Early Adopters Energy Efficiency 12

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Google has led off the new year by blocking websites that mask their country of origin from showing up on Google News. those who call up a car on a ride-sharing app, check news on social media or pay for an online transaction) and guarantors (e.g. We refer to these parties, respectively, as givers (e.g.

Survey 9

Survey Environment Technology Comparison 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2018

How often are management concepts subjected to recalls by the people who invented them? Management concepts, by contrast, operate in poorly regulated environments where failures are often brushed under boardroom or faculty carpets. Yet poor management systems can jeopardize lives in the air, at sea, on roads or in hospitals.

TBL 10

TBL Bottom-up Long-term Early Adopters 10

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2015

According to a study by MIT Sloan Management Review and Capgemini Consulting, the vast majority of managers believe that “achieving digital transformation is critical” to their organizations. ” Here are some ideas for encouraging the adoption of a new technology. And should you reprimand those who don’t?

Technology 8

Technology CRM Training System 8