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Mary Barra Brings Teaming to General Motors

Harvard Business Review

Passing the CEO baton to Barra tomorrow , Akerson said that she “brought order to chaos” in GM’s vast product development organization, mostly by flattening its bureaucracy and cutting overlapping layers of executives. That’s part and parcel of Mary’s success, and the rest of the team plays well together, too.”

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Case Study: How Would You Save This Farm?

Harvard Business Review

A 25-year lease to put solar panels on a parcel of land would generate the same returns as growing tomatoes—without any irrigation headaches. “Guaranteeing a solid return on this parcel will seem like a smart move. But Pete was frustrated and keen to explore more-creative solutions. He couldn’t picture it.