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5 Leadership Signals that Turn Culture into Advantage

Skip Prichard

On that score, the company’s Code of Ethics claimed that “gaming” (the manipulation and / or misrepresentation of sales or referrals) was against the rules and grounds for dismissal. All that corruption helped them hit quarterly EPS targets. We’re in the business of helping clients measure and manage culture. Used by Permission.

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The 6 Ways Business Leaders Talk About Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

For example, in the 1990s, leading businesses like 3M adopted concepts like eco-efficiency, focusing on saving and making money through the better management of materials, energy and waste. The focus of people using a resources frame to understand sustainability is often on waste reduction and technological innovation.

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