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Companies Collect Competitive Intelligence, but Don’t Use It

Harvard Business Review

The second requirement is to anticipate response to your competitive moves so that they are not derailed by unexpected reactions. This “island mentality” is surprisingly prevalent among talented, seasoned managers. Some estimate the market for market research alone at $20 billion annually.

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JP Morgan's Loss: Bigger than "Risk Management"

Harvard Business Review

The recent disclosure of a multi-billion dollar trading loss at JPMorgan Chase reminds us again of the challenge and complexity of risk management, the subject of our June 2012 HBR article, "Managing Risks: A New Framework." Each requires customized risk management processes. The compliance-oriented risk manager of a failed U.K.

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The Right Way to Use Analytics Isn’t for Planning

Harvard Business Review

In July 2015, Novartis launched its new heart failure drug, Entresto, which Forbes in 2014 predicted would be a blockbuster — with expected sales of $10 billion annually — as the potential market in the US exceeds 5 million people with a heart failure condition. What builds management perspectives? billion sales in India.

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Only Half of Companies Actually Use the Competitive Intelligence They Collect

Harvard Business Review

For more than 30 years, most large corporations worldwide have adopted competitive intelligence (CI) as a way to expedite good decisions. We recently conducted a survey of CI managers and analysts who’ve been through our training program to see how much their findings influenced major company decisions, and why.

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A guide to great development moves

Great Leadership By Dan

There are inherent risks and pitfalls that can be avoided or need to be managed. It is designed to support HR Directors/Managers as they assist their highest potential executives prepare and navigate through these challenging job changes. I discovered that this is what’s really required of a General Manager – you can’t know it all.”

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Viral By Design: Teams in the Networked World

Harvard Business Review

Now you can line them all up, from social media, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, marketplace measurement, sales, and distribution. Rapid Innovation/Move-to-Market Cycles. Wrong: collaboration with customers speeds your move to market. That knack market leaders have for knowing what will happen next, and when?

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