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P&G Innovates on Razor-Thin Margins

Harvard Business Review

This is an excellent story of reverse innovation in action.but the story has only just begun. The fact that Gillette's global products failed to address billions of emerging markets' low-income consumers wasn't seen as a major problem at Gillette, so long as growth in its core markets was robust. Recently, P&G has completely reversed the innovation approach at Gillette. centric "glocalization" to India-centric local innovation.

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3 Ways Social Entrepreneurs Can Solve Their Talent Problem

Harvard Business Review

The impact of “social entrepreneurs” — individuals who deploy innovation and market forces to fill social needs — is growing. Lack of early-stage capital remains a top challenge to the industry’s growth, according to last month’s Global Impact Investor Network survey of 158 impact investors. She develops plans for filling senior leadership positions a full year in advance, speaking with candidates on a regular basis to build strong relationships.