Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Take Hamel and Prahalad's 1990 HBR article, "The Core Competence of the Corporation," which suggests that firms should identify some activity at which they already excel or could plausibly excel in the future, and make that the centerpiece of their strategy. So what did Hamel and Prahalad add? Understand the "P-Cycle."

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Add to this that their materials are far more sustainably produced than average meaning there is a net positive effect when their product is chosen over any average good, The company has even voluntarily lost money on a recycled clothing project, and made an immense investment in helping to create an organic cotton industry.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2013

Teams like to be seen as part of a project that contributes at a high level," Ancona says. Ancona says that many companies include teamwork as a core competency in their leadership development models. You can also give your team exposure to senior leaders. Get to know your team. If you''re at a loss, ask them for input.

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