Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Eventually her team ended up with a portfolio of investments that caught the attention of the CFO and CEO because some were bringing new technologies into the company’s supply chain, and others were hinting at new business models for engaging with customers. Naturally, Sheila was upset.

Career 10

Career Examples Supply Chain CFO 10

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2016

Start by talking openly about the journey and the inherent sense of vulnerability executives are bound to feel as the business model changes. Ironically, this allows them to actually gain stature as the “innovators” are discredited and C-suite power shifts back to how it was. CEOs must anticipate this reaction.

CEO 8

CEO Competitive Advantage ROI CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2013

But massive disruptions in business models, technology, and the work force have been throwing up massive new challenges for CIOs and other technology leaders. The persona of the next-generation CIO is evolving from Chief Infrastructure Officer through Chief Integration Officer and Chief Intelligence Officer to Chief Innovation Officer.

CIO 8

CIO Succession Fast Follower Chief Information Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 6, 2011

A large division of this company had recognized the need to dramatically change its business model to survive and succeed in a changing market. The division head launched a major business reengineering effort, hired a leading consulting firm (and paid it millions), and dedicated his best people to the effort. What happened?

Process 15

Process Six Sigma Finance Short-term 15

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The new game is to think about the business model and strategy for not just the company but the entire ecosystem. Radically reduce people dedicated to the old business. ” GE adopted its FastWorks initiative, based on lean startup principles, to cut bureaucracy around innovation. Make the tough calls on people.

Short-term 8

Short-term How To Venture Capitalist CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2014

The phenomenon of fast-track CEO succession appears to be most prominent in the retail, technology, media, and telecommunications sectors—all of which are particularly affected by disruptive business models and new competitors. Some recent CEO appointments in these industries include Yahoo!’s

CEO 13

CEO Contingency Plans Telecommunications Planning 13

Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2016

As the CFO of Macy’s put it recently, “ “We’re frankly scratching our heads.” It is about devising retail models that work for people who are making increasing use of a growing array of Internet-connected tools to change how they search, shop, and buy.

Retail 8

Retail Real Estate B2B CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2013

Later that afternoon Annabel Howard, Beacon''s CFO and Henry''s boss, leaned back in her chair. "I''m Starr was a straight-up rental car company, same business model as ours. The basic business model hadn''t changed in 30 years, and Beacon, like all the other major players, was forced to compete on price alone.

Case Study 8

Case Study Brand How To Beyer 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Leaders must have the vision and forward-focus to anticipate how technology could disrupt the business model and the skill to mobilize the organization for change and drive a culture of collaboration. Voser took a detour to be CFO for ABB from 2002 to 2004 and then returned to Shell to become CEO in 2009.

Leadership Development 8

Leadership Development Disaggregation Development Leadership 8