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OCTOBER 6, 2020

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Leadership Development 363

Leadership Development Development Leadership Follow-up 363

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 14, 2015

Less so for financial institutions or healthcare companies. In contrast, fair marketing and advertising of products are very important for companies in these sectors. For instance, managing environmental impact is a very important element of business strategy for firms in the fossil fuel or transportation industries.

Financial Leverage 8

Financial Leverage Construction Industry Transportation 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2016

Traditionally, PE firms bring financial discipline and strategic clarity to firms they acquire. This expertise may include restructuring debt, increasing financial leverage, clarifying strategic priorities, increasing productivity, implementing rigorous operational systems, or heightening accountability for results.

LBO 8

LBO Restructuring Real Estate Leveraged Buy-out 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2017

And the average long-term ROE is more than 25%, reflecting improved efficiency combined with greater reliance on financial leverage at most companies. The assets that are truly scarce at most companies are the skills and capabilities required to turn great growth ideas into successful new products, services, and businesses.

ROE 14

ROE Long-term GDP Six Sigma 14

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2012

But there our story deviates from the norm because our turnaround wasn't based on cost control, financial leverage, or manufacturing efficiencies. It calls on manufacturers to design products that can be disassembled at the end of their product life and recycled at a high level. We did that.

Strategy 11

Strategy McKinsey Chemicals Armstrong 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2013

Or perhaps it is difficult to really tell how well a company's innovation engine is functioning — so magazine editors are susceptible to the latest hot product or service. Financial leverage (assets over equity). Perhaps a company's ability to innovate doesn't last long. But there are some measurements that try.

Innovation 15

Innovation Company Disaggregation Financial Leverage 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2013

Or perhaps it is difficult to really tell how well a company's innovation engine is functioning — so magazine editors are susceptible to the latest hot product or service. Financial leverage (assets over equity). Perhaps a company's ability to innovate doesn't last long. But there are some measurements that try.

Innovation 8

Innovation Company Disaggregation Financial Leverage 8