Harvard Business

JULY 30, 2018

The responses , from 270 corporate leaders in strategy, innovation, and research and development roles, were illuminating. The culture at large companies is typically built on a foundation of operational excellence and predictable growth. To be constructive, we also asked about the things that foster innovation.)

Company 47

Company Survey Apparel Culture 47

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Research shows that abnormal weather disrupts the operating and financial performance of 70% of businesses worldwide. In the apparel sector, for instance, the unusually warm winter temperatures across Europe and the U.S. last year triggered shortfalls in sales, store closures, and job cuts.

Cash Flow 28

Cash Flow Apparel Financial Sales 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 23, 2016

Boards of companies operating in the consumer discretionary industry have a disproportionately high representation of Democrats, while boards operating in the industrials and energy and utilities industries skew more Republican. METHODOLOGY. We did not find any notable differences by age group or education.

Telecommunications 28

Telecommunications Biotechnology Survey Healthcare 28

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

I talked with Rita McGrath, a professor at Columbia Business School, who together with Ian MacMillan, of the University of Pennsylvania’s business school, developed this classic methodology for planning innovation. It’s a technique that any manager can use when developing and launching a new venture.

Benchmarking 28

Benchmarking Methodologies Apparel Company 28