Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2013

This is what is going on now in community development. I can’t imagine, recalling my days at Rio Tinto, the managers of a copper mine measuring and proudly reporting how much dirt was moved, how deep the hole was, and how many trucks they had procured – while staying mum about how much copper was produced.

Trends 8

Trends Development Net Present Value NGO 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2017

When your product can become more valuable to your customers over time, the way you prioritize building features and harvesting profits within a business needs to change. That ecosystem investment reinforces the value proposition and drives more developer adoption. The Refresher: Net Present Value.

Collison 9

Collison Net Present Value Company Short-term 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2018

Business students have traditionally considered net present value, payback period, and hurdle rates as necessary tools to determine which project to select. So, investors, and therefore managers, might be adjusting their approach to risk accordingly. Traditional companies therefore rely on two strategies.

Report 8

Report GAAP Net Present Value CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2017

But having a grasp of terms like EBITDA and net present value are important no matter where you sit on the org chart. After all, if you’re trying to sell a product or strategy, you need to be able to demonstrate that it is both practical and high margin. The Refresher: Net Present Value.

Finance 8

Finance Skills EBITDA Net Present Value 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2010

To do this, we combine two separate frameworks: the first is the Three Horizon strategic model developed by McKinsey. The other is a process called Opportunity Engineering (OE) that instills a different way to look at value. We call this the Opportunity Value (OV) of an asset. Alexander B.

NPV 14

NPV Net Present Value Price Engineering 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Companies knew how to engage a design firm, license IP, and form joint ventures, but few knew how to truly co-develop innovations with external partners, such as PARC. Packaging options as solutions requires creating a demo or prototype that allows open innovation partners to engage and assess value. Net Present Value ).

Innovation 8

Innovation Execution Net Present Value Open-book 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Imagine if managements, boards, and investors adopted them: we could restart our economy, energize our business school curricula and create prosperity for our children and grandchildren. But why compare apples (book value) to oranges (share price and dividends)? In all but seven of these 45 years, Berkshire beat the S&P.

Letter 14

Letter P&L Net Present Value Insurance 14