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Make It Easy for Decision Makers to Approve Your Deal

Harvard Business Review

Our understanding of how organizations think and act doesn’t always make this distinction between the interests of the enterprise and its managers. CSO, CFO, CIO, IT, Ops (Practice Leaders): Typically, these decision makers run cost centers as opposed to generating revenue.

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Morning Advantage: All I'm Askin' Is for a Little Respect

Harvard Business Review

Marketers get no respect, writes Ivey Business School professor Niraj Dawar on INSEAD's blog. Yes, marketing faces a steep uphill battle its quest for a seat at the table of valued corporate functions. For one, it’s a cost center. So what can marketing do to regain respect? BONUS BITS: Double-Edged Swords.