Harvard Business Review

MARCH 24, 2017

The tightly-controlled automotive company fostered a mentality where the lower ranks faced immense pressure to achieve the company’s business objectives. These practices continued under executive leadership that stifled disagreement with superiors and, all told, led to $1.2 billion in inflated profits.

Ethics 8

Ethics Company Incentives Policies 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2013

It is no longer sufficient for IT just to be ''aligned'' with your business objectives; a fusion is needed. It requires strong leadership from all senior IT executives, as well as new business acumen. They drive innovation and speed up time to market. And, they align the KPIs of each function to common goals.

CIO 8

CIO CTO Operations Technology 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2014

The CMOs will need to be much more attuned to the business objectives and strategies of the company in general and the CEO in particular, while the CEO must become more immersed in the customer perspective. The marketing team at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Group also offers a good example of cross-functional cooperation in action.

CEO 8

CEO Marketing Hotels Long-term 8