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How Chinese Companies Can Develop Global Brands

Harvard Business Review

Yet it does not have a single representative on Interbrand’s list of the top 100 global brands. To many skeptical consumers in developed markets, Brand China still means lower quality. To many skeptical consumers in developed markets, Brand China still means lower quality. Seek partnerships with Western brands.

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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm … on “Good Company”

The Practical Leader

non-monetary recognition and competency development” “A compelling “for what” purpose can also bring out the best in employees. “ Structural cohesion is an employee-generated synergy — essentially a close-knit, high-energy culture — that propels the company forward.” ”

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Why Financial Statements Don’t Work for Digital Companies

Harvard Business Review

On February 13, 2018, the New York Times reported that Uber is planning an IPO. Twitter reported a loss of $79 million before its IPO, yet it commanded a valuation of $24 billion on its IPO date in 2013. Any significant, value-relevant development must be immediately disclosed rather than waiting for the annual report.

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What Spinning Off a GE Business Taught Me About Managing Ultra-Fast Change

Harvard Business Review

Major organizational changes, covering everything from recruiting and branding to regulatory approvals and marketing, happened in rapid succession, with a hard deadline of 12 months to get it all done for the IPO — and 18 months from the IPO until our full separation from GE. Change management certainly tested us.

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Why Mega-Mergers Are Back in Vogue for Internet Companies

Harvard Business Review

For many consumer tech companies, this post-IPO pressure on financial returns is too high. Because they are innovative by nature, consumer tech companies need to invest heavily in research and development, which could be done if they had a portfolio of products at different stages of maturity, with some of them being established cash cows.

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Many CEOs Aren’t Breakthrough Innovators (and That’s OK)

Harvard Business Review

However, CEOs often don’t have the career background and education that would equip them to personally lead the process of new product development. This would mean, for example, working in R&D to lead pharma innovation, new product development for high tech, and product design or merchandising for fashion retail.

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GM and Ford Highlight Facebook's Challenges, Opportunities

Harvard Business Review

Shortly before Facebook's turbulent IPO, GM announced that it was pulling its $10 million advertising budget from Facebook. GM lost the ability to demonstrate leadership in a time where the advertising and automotive industries are flailing. At some point, brands will need to see additional options for paid media.