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Business Model Generation : Blog | Executive Coaching | CO2 Partners

CO2

It seems that they are adapting their work from Micheal Porters 5 forces. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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How HBR Changed the Way I Work

Harvard Business Review

In November 1996, Michael Porter published What Is Strategy? which argued that operational excellence alone is not strategy, and that the truly enduring companies create a unique customer experience. Today, I realize that at least two-thirds of the gems in my "Great Articles" file emanate from HBR.

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Meet Your New R&D Team: Social Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business Review

Gurus Michael Porter and Mark Kramer have tried to reframe the role of CSR by putting forth the concept of Creating Shared Value (CSV) as an alternate model, with "innovation and growth" as one of three primary value propositions. Can you drive both new opportunities and new behavior within your organization while achieving social impact?

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The Changing Role of Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

Over the past few years, we've all become much more aware of the forces that will powerfully shape global society over the next decade. For many more it's about healthier lifestyles, mental health, self-esteem and wellbeing, and better family and community relationships.). So in one sense, Polman is only being a good businessman.