Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2016

Ironically, this allows them to actually gain stature as the “innovators” are discredited and C-suite power shifts back to how it was. Many CEOs underestimate the impact of mental models in the innovation process, often assuming that “thinking outside the box” exercises address the issue.

CEO 8

CEO Competitive Advantage ROI CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The question is how to equip employees with the skills to handle complexities such as creating innovative solutions to emergent problems, understanding new markets, and pushing back on the "status quo." They too have struggled to operate in complex environments, and have developed the skills and expertise to overcome these challenges.

Entrepreneur 8

Entrepreneur Company Six Sigma Franchising 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

This should be the dominant theme of discussions at the highest organizational levels in place of things like product quality and sales. ” Immelt elevated marketing and digital media when he promoted Beth Comstock to vice chair, while other positions, including that of the CFO, are at the senior vice president level. Cut layers.

Short-term 8

Short-term How To Venture Capitalist CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2012

To enhance financial flexibility, companies have been retaining unprecedented amounts of cash on their balance sheets, calling it "strategic" cash to distinguish it from the "operating" cash that is needed to run the business. It can: Save Taxes. Much of the strategic cash is typically held outside the United States.

Company 13

Company Cost of Capital Finance Long-term 13

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Banner’s leaders used its G&A success to extend the optimization program to its clinical operations, starting with Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, the system’s flagship teaching hospital in Phoenix. The result is akin to turning on a light bulb—it releases the energy needed to truly transform the quality and cost of care.

Cost 8

Cost Health Care Six Sigma Insourcing 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2012

In my last post , I argued that you should start process innovation by asking front-line workers how to improve their jobs. It's not easy, to be sure, but some companies have managed to spur their employees to innovation by observing a few principles. Protect the Downside — Demonstrate a Commitment to Continued Employment.

Attrition 15

Attrition CFO Deming Outsourcing 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2013

Bad quality control: MobileMe, antenna-gate. No advertising innovation: The "I'm a Mac/"I'm a PC" campaign ran for three and a half years without a refresh. In 2004, Apple's CFO, Fred Anderson, left the company. Some people are saying that Tim Cook just ain't up to it, that he's no Steve Jobs. No iPad mini at all.

Marketing 9

Marketing Stage-Gate Advertising Price 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2012

In my last post , I argued that you should start process innovation by asking front-line workers how to improve their jobs. It's not easy, to be sure, but some companies have managed to spur their employees to innovation by observing a few principles. Protect the Downside — Demonstrate a Commitment to Continued Employment.

Attrition 12

Attrition CFO Deming Outsourcing 12

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2017

In my experience, legacy managements too frequently misunderstand recommenders’ role in driving innovation and cultural change. That represents an organizational, operational and cultural breakthrough, not just a digital one. There’s no shortage of real-world recommenders to emulate and innovate on.

Engineering 8

Engineering Company White Paper Cooper 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2017

Employees and other constituents should expect HR to hold leaders accountable for fiduciary and strategic risks, just as a CFO would be expected to hold leaders accountable for a risky pattern of using corporate funds or resources. Are these acceptable growing pains? In one word: No. HR can and should demand more of leaders, and vice versa.

Compliance 9

Compliance Hedge Human Capital Finance 9

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2011

People who have earned these belts drive projects with clear financial targets set at the top organization, with progress monitored by the CFO. The manufacturer has since introduced quality techniques (" kaizen " events), as well as Lean strategy deployment methods and tools. You instill process improvement into the corporate DNA.

Six Sigma 14

Six Sigma BPM Process Hammer 14

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2010

She didn't doubt the franchise owner's commitment to high-quality, holistic care; he was a star pupil in the most recent training course at headquarters. This business works only if the Calidad de Vida brand stands for quality, innovative care — across the board. But Jorge clearly needed further coaching.

Case Study 13

Case Study Franchising Health Care Follow-up 13