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4 Self-Improvement Myths That May Be Holding You Back

Harvard Business

of all book sales in the United States. These assertions are based on a diverse set of fields, including psychology, sports, arts, and leadership. Myth 2: We get better by benchmarking ourselves against others. HBR staff/Bettmann Collection/Getty Images. Advice on how to improve one’s self is everywhere.

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Zero-Based Budgeting Is Not a Wonder Diet for Companies

Harvard Business

Traditional ZBB implementations focus almost exclusively on simple SG&A , in part because SG&A benchmark data is far more readily attainable than are relevant data from the core functions of comparable companies. It was apparent that others in the company shared this view.

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How B2B Software Vendors Can Help Their Customers Benchmark

Harvard Business

Mainstream software companies are beginning to hold “ data mirrors ” up to their customers, allowing scoring and benchmarking of their customers’ strategies. One of its business units, Fieldglass, provides insights and benchmarks to customers on external workforce management.

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Reflections on 2013; What's Important, What's Not? What's Ahead?

MishTalk

There is no clear leadership in the movement. 96 Percent of Spaniards Believe Political Corruption is "Very High" Downturn Lingers House prices continued their decline, new lending declined retail sales declined. And for still others, it is not clear at all what they are asking for. Spain''s unemployment is a massive 26%.