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The Big Picture of Business – Business Lessons to be Learned from the Enron Scandal

Strategy Driven

Thus, when Lay (CEO of Enron) was chairing a charity drive, Lay asked for 100% participation from the client’s firm, and the client reciprocated by edicting donations from his 200+ employees. This client was a prime example of a leading CEO who served his community, profession and firm well. ’ Lawyers.

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How Risk Reduction Is (and Isn't) Rocket Science

Harvard Business Review

This approach ensured that project resources were properly allocated where they were really needed and minimized conflicts of interest and management overhead. Is the CEO's Inappropriate Relationship "One Risk Too Many"? Leveraging Executive Sponsors. MORE ON MANAGING RISKY BEHAVIORS. An HBR Mini Case Study. Get Ready to Fail.

Project 15
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How Risk Reduction Is (and Isn't) Rocket Science

Harvard Business Review

This approach ensured that project resources were properly allocated where they were really needed and minimized conflicts of interest and management overhead. Is the CEO's Inappropriate Relationship "One Risk Too Many"? Leveraging Executive Sponsors. MORE ON MANAGING RISKY BEHAVIORS. An HBR Mini Case Study. Get Ready to Fail.

Project 13