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7 Practices of Alan Mulally that Helped Ford Pass Competitors

Michael Lee Stallard

One process to do this is the weekly “Business Plan Review” (or “BPR”) meeting attended by the global leadership team, and all business and functional leaders. At BPR meetings, leaders present updates on progress to achieve their goals. Goals are color-coded green for on target, yellow for at risk, and red for off target.

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Understanding the Importance of Business Process Design

Strategy Driven

By ensuring that the operational tasks and activities of the individuals are correctly aligned with the strategic goals of the organizations. By the proper implementation of “Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR)” by adequately analyzing the current performances and altering them to enhance the performance.

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Why Companies Should Listen to Occupy Wall Street

Harvard Business Review

Smart feedback allows companies to move faster, and while the "Occupiers" may seem a little vague about their message and their goals, they represent an important social movement. I think companies are missing an opportunity to engage with an important stakeholder. Companies would be wise to pay close attention.

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Ten Years After Ford’s Spectacular Turnaround, What Alan Mulally Reveals About Brand-Inspired Cultural Revolution

Great Leadership By Dan

He instituted weekly business performance review (BPR) meetings that required a new level of rigor, scrutiny, and detailed analysis from the company’s leaders.

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