N2Growth Blog

APRIL 7, 2011

They are risk managers who believe in protecting what was rather than embracing what is, and what will be. . They are opportunity managers who believe engagement to be more valuable than silence, they believe in dialog not monologue, they believe in change and innovation – not in status quo. .

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Media CEO Brand Blog 298

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2014

Despite the technical nature of these innovations, there are a few broad managerial lessons that have emerged from this prominent patent case. Often, managers think about patent litigation as a “narrow” strategy to protect a particular technology against a specific infringer. Probably way more than Apple’s lawyer bills.

Marketing Strategy 8

Marketing Strategy Strategy Marketing Licensing 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2012

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.

Risk Management 9

Risk Management CIO Management Banking 9

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2015

In most companies, marketers are in charge of assessing the competition. Because of this, close to 60 percent of all competitive intelligence professionals report to marketing. Big data providers from Nielsen to Gartner to IMS specialize in painting a picture of the market at any moment.

Marketing 8

Marketing Competitive Intelligence Porter How To 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 2, 2012

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. You won't be the first to get this view. Don't be the last.

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Team Self-aware Media Download 12

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

After years of fantastic innovations that helped bring the automobile to the masses, Ford fell prey to the “anchoring” bias that leads people to make (or fail to make) new decisions by referencing their prior experiences. Megatrends will affect your company, your customers, your competition, as well as your family and community.

Creativity 8

Creativity Trends Uncertainty Strategic Planning 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

A strong and growing body of research shows that diversity on teams — especially at the leadership and decision-making levels — drives greater marketplace innovation and profitability. economy that American companies compete successfully in foreign markets. A more sensible immigration policy is critical for making that happen.

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Diversity Globalization Competitive Intelligence Competitive Advantage 8