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Take the Bias Out of Strategy Decisions

Harvard Business Review

The condition is rare but, fortunately, there appeared to be several specialists both in Germany and France who had each treated hundreds of cases during their careers. Taking the perspective of an outsider – a new CEO, private equity firm, or turnaround manager – can help see things more clearly. Decision making Strategy'

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Make Your Innovative Idea Seem Less Terrifying

Harvard Business Review

So she wrote a memo to the CEO explaining why gender balance is good for business. This led to the HR VP brokering a meeting with the CEO and an invitation to make a formal presentation to the Executive Committee. She also believed that Sanofi’s competitive edge was at risk because of this narrow approach to talent management.