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Ford's Impressive Sustainability Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Three key aspects of Ford's sustainability strategy strike me as critical, and show the company's real leadership: It's based on hard science. The 2011 Ford Explorer, for example, is using EcoBoost engine technology to improve fuel efficiency by 25%. As Viera said, "I can tell you 5, 10, 20 years from now, where we need to be."

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The First 90 Days in a New CIO Position

Harvard Business Review

Managing this rapid change and fostering innovation while "keeping the trains running on time" is the primary leadership role required of any CIO, new or old. Our Project Management Office is therefore enthusiastically pursuing new PPM capabilities that will enhance the transparency of our decision making processes.

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