The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 27, 2021

There is reasonable evidence to suggest that many “gig” workers are actually highly skilled individuals able to operate independently (and enjoy this freedom). Perhaps understandably, the impact of ride-hailing was greatest in cities where levels of both income and educational achievement were lower.

Credit Rating 143

Credit Rating Entrepreneur Insurance Trends 143

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2018

These kinds of statements speak to a leader’s choice of values, and a failure to understand the relationships between a safe work environment and operational performance. The reality is that virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked. At Cummins, Inc.,

Operations 16

Operations Chemicals CEO Metrics 16

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2014

These hacks are things like badges, diplomas, dress codes, and, as it happens, credit ratings. Education Hiring Networking' Sam introduced me to a useful way of thinking about these intermediaries, what he called social “hacks.” Workarounds. Approximations. Most of the working world will fall somewhere in between.

Social Capital 8

Social Capital Credit Rating Reputation Efficiency 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

Similar to how fiscal innovations in recent years were justified by statements about economic growth and prosperity through home ownership, Ming's new financial instruments were described as being for the social good (in their case, funding education for children). printing more money) which led to devaluation of the currency.

System 13

System Crisis Credit Rating Banking 13

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

In this worldview, disasters only happen because the rules of the game in which the businesses operate must be flawed. Given such realities — which could also be illustrated with other key sectors such as health care and education — the right response is to pay attention to both market and management failures.

Management 8

Management Crisis Porter Credit Rating 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

In this worldview, disasters only happen because the rules of the game in which the businesses operate must be flawed. Given such realities — which could also be illustrated with other key sectors such as health care and education — the right response is to pay attention to both market and management failures.

Management 8

Management Crisis Porter Credit Rating 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 17, 2017

It could create hyperefficient government with provably trustworthy infrastructure; new markets and opportunities for citizens to access the formal economy on equal terms; efficiencies of operations that lower prices and improve the quality of goods for all consumers; and a kickstart to high-tech innovation around the world.

Marketing 8

Marketing Technology Banking Efficiency 8