Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2012

Our study clearly shows that great leadership is a strong competitive advantage, with the top 20 BCL firms far outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark on shareholder returns. But some of the most interesting examples of innovation come from new additions to the BCL Top 20 list. Create a safe space for innovation.

Innovation 15

Innovation First-mover Advantage Chemicals Agility 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The innovation mindset isn’t just about product innovation. Some organizations have focused on product innovation for so long they don’t know how to innovate in any other areas. For example, in 2010, Microsoft —one of the world’s best product innovators for the last two decades — launched a social phone called Kin.

Innovation 9

Innovation Productivity Products Long-term 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 9, 2015

For the past three years, Bayer has invested time and money to carefully build awareness and skills across its global leadership on leading teams that are more culturally and gender balanced –and how to then use that balance for competitive advantage in the market. ” So what are the results?

Diversity 8

Diversity Team Globalization Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

Indeed, multicultural organizational capabilities are becoming as significant a source of competitive advantage as other core elements of business strategy. Focus recruiting efforts to bring diverse, multicultural candidates into the company. So what can managers do to contribute their part? Is your organization prepared?

Competitive Advantage 14

Competitive Advantage Leadership Telecommunications Talent Management 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Increasing creativity and innovation is not only on the priority list for start-ups; it’s also a strategic goal for CEOs of small, medium, and large-sized companies. As companies grapple with long odds on innovation like these, they are also looking for ways to improve the likelihood of their intrapreneurial success.

Innovation 9

Innovation Company Entrepreneur Constraint 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2017

And AI success stories are becoming more numerous and diverse, from Amazon reaping operational efficiencies using its AI-powered Kiva warehouse robots, to GE keeping its industrial equipment running by leveraging AI for predictive maintenance. And we expect at least a portion of current AI piloters to fully integrate AI in the near term.

Survey 11

Survey Execution First-mover Advantage Technology 11

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

With 440,000 employees in 170 countries, Palmisano recognized that IBM couldn't be run solely from the top; rather, it needed thousands of leaders operating collaboratively around the globe to fulfill its customers' diverse needs. Patience and a long-term view. His first act was to abolish IBM's corporate executive committee.

Globalization 15

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2012

The ability to acquire and develop multicultural talent is becoming a critical competitive advantage for multinational and national companies alike. As a corollary, the opportunities for those young leaders who have built in themselves multicultural capabilities are enormous. The need for multicultural leadership is great and growing.

Globalization 10

Globalization Development Short-term Career 10

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2014

In short, the health of American small businesses depends significantly on credit. Small businesses are also instrumental to our innovation economy; small firms produce 13 times more patents per employee than larger firms and employ more than 40% of high technology workers in America. job growth and economic security.

Technology 9

Technology Banking Class Real Estate 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2015

Executives are bombarded with bestselling ideas and best practices for achieving competitive advantage, but many of these ideas and practices contradict each other. Should you create a blue ocean, be adaptive, play to win — or forget about a sustainable competitive advantage altogether? • Adaptive: Be fast.

Strategy 8

Strategy Competitive Advantage Environment Execution 8

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Marketing 105

Marketing Content Audience Brand 105