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A Model for Focusing Executives on Long-term Value Creation

Harvard Business Review

Revenue and earnings grew at over 12% CAGR over the last decade — accelerating though the recession. In its early days, the company's founding partners defined objectives that came to be known as "the Recitals" for their position on the first page of the partnership agreement. 1 wine brand by volume (Franzia).

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Make Your Work Resolutions Stick

Harvard Business Review

. “It’s important to have focus,” says Joseph Weintraub, the founder and faculty director of the Babson Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program. This is the time to “think small”— both in terms of the number of objectives and the timeframe in which you plan to accomplish them, according to Weintraub.

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Case Study: Challenge the Boss or Stand Down?

Harvard Business Review

We've realized a 10% CAGR over the past five years, and corporate expects this division to continue to be a growth engine. Now, does anyone object to moving on to South Central? I don't have a bad attitude," Tom objected. Before I walk through the detailed analysis, let me give you the executive summary."