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Ford's Impressive Sustainability Strategy

Harvard Business Review

In the last couple of years, every auto giant has launched alternative vehicles, which they've been touting aggressively at the current Detroit Auto Show (see my newsletter on the different strategies the big companies are pursuing). But I want to focus on Ford. from last year, I noticed a number of unusual things.

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The First 90 Days in a New CIO Position

Harvard Business Review

In your initial days and weeks as the new CIO, it will be imperative to determine whether your organization has a sound strategy for increasing efficiency, service quality, and transparency for your community. Know Your Community''s Needs and Cater Your Strategy Accordingly.

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Corporations Will Never Solve Climate Change

Harvard Business Review

A recent UK report argued against the efficacy of voluntary measures, but the presence of 400 ppm CO 2 in the atmosphere should be enough to prove the point. The time has come to stop using hope as a strategy. they were derailed entirely on the federal level. But it just hasn’t happened.

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