Strategy Driven

JULY 20, 2012

The source of much of this faulty information is client service personnel, who ultimately are not in an objective position to gather and share unbiased feedback, due to factors such as personal client relationships and potential conflicts of interest. Obtain candid, timely ‘voice of the client’ feedback.

Analysis 50

Analysis Conflict of Interest Benchmarking Learning-by-Doing 50

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Changing technology and markets make it impossible to foresee future contingencies. These fences can reduce the potential for conflicts of interest that make managing incomplete contracts so challenging. Here are some of the typical situations that lead to this problem in business partnerships.

Due Diligence 8

Due Diligence Long-term Conflict of Interest Cost 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2012

This approach ensured that project resources were properly allocated where they were really needed and minimized conflicts of interest and management overhead. Leveraging Executive Sponsors. It stands to reason that good project management requires active executive sponsorship.

Project 16

Project Survey Budgeting Conflict of Interest 16

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2015

With this week’s in-feed promotion of Internet.org, Facebook crossed the line between promoting general civic engagement and sponsoring citizen communication by supporting a specific company program favorable to its commercial interests. We’re being introduced to a new lever of corporate influence on democracy.

Politics 8

Politics Real Estate Morale Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2012

This approach ensured that project resources were properly allocated where they were really needed and minimized conflicts of interest and management overhead. Leveraging Executive Sponsors. It stands to reason that good project management requires active executive sponsorship.

Project 14

Project Survey Budgeting Conflict of Interest 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2015

The details of the proposed new rules are sure to raise questions about things like fee disclosures and conflicts of interest. Technology can even impact how people feel about their investment returns. Such a debate is unavoidable. That’s a huge improvement from a simple digital fix.

Planning 8

Planning Short-term Long-term Policies 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2015

Some firms hired expert industry consultants to help them find ideas outside their firms, but these individuals, too, had (and still have) limited knowledge, and in some cases conflicts of interest. The best ones often are working with a firm’s competitors. How else would they really know what’s going on?).

Innovation 8

Innovation Licensing Directory Document 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2013

By joining the Head Health Initiative (a joint technology venture between the NFL and GE that focuses on detecting and preventing brain injuries), Plank is also not-so-subtly getting his foot in the league''s door — one that''s propped open by Nike (of course), which currently holds the contract to make NFL uniforms.

Price 8

Price Company Sports Advertising 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Due to the drop in costs for solar technology and increases in electric utility rates , solar photovoltaic-generated electricity is now less expensive than grid electricity, and adoption is rising rapidly throughout the U.S. This leads to an intricate web of confusing rules.

Technology 8

Technology Energy System Cost 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

After all, attackers typically steal information by exploiting a technology-related vulnerability. Even sophisticated technology companies are not immune as their youthful cultures tend to resist information technology restrictions. It is natural to view IT as both the cause and the cure for cyber security problems.

Policies 8

Policies Risk Management Conflict of Interest Resistance 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As a company, whenever you undertake any significant, new initiative in a foreign setting, whether it’s developing an HR system, investing in a new technology platform, or scaling up operations that involves hiring new workers, make sure you filter what you’re doing through the logic of the new cultural system.

Process 10

Process Globalization Conflict of Interest Policies 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 14, 2013

Organizations constantly replace outdated computers, servers, laptops, copiers, and countless other types of electronic devices to keep up with technology and enhance worker productivity. Acknowledging the risks and inherent conflicts-of-interest surrounding retired assets will result in more effective ITAD policies and adequate safeguards.

Risk Management 8

Risk Management Class Information Technology Banking 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

There was a conflict of interest in alliance with Enron…not objective enough. Technology companies must now learn the lessons that steady-growth companies in other industries absorbed. I advised several technology companies during their gravy years. I advised several technology companies during their gravy years.

Strategic Planning 57

Strategic Planning Committee Golden Handcuff Media 57