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A Closed-Loop Strategy Execution System

Six Disciplines

In their 2008 book "The Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage" (Harvard Business School Press), Harvard professors Dr. Robert S. Breakdowns in a company’s management system, not managers’ lack of ability or effort, are what cause a company’s underperformance. Discipline I.

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A Closed-Loop Strategy Execution System

Six Disciplines

In their 2008 book "The Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage" (Harvard Business School Press), Harvard professors Dr. Robert S. Breakdowns in a company’s management system, not managers’ lack of ability or effort, are what cause a company’s underperformance. Discipline I.

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The Best Sales Leaders Are Trend Hunters

Harvard Business Review

In our international operations, we introduced a three-year sales planning process to get beyond the 90-day mentality of 'How will I make my number this quarter?'" Here's how the best trend hunters operate. Keep it manageable. Tie insights to operations. says William Teuber, Vice-Chairman of EMC.

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Salespeople Need a Strategy for Selling to CEOs

Harvard Business Review

“Sell higher and call on the C-Suite” is probably the most common refrain in business development, and you can see why. So, when pitching executives, make sure to address those issues and demonstrate your ability to help manage the change. Manage each minute. What are you doing to develop this ability?

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