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A Simple Way to Test Your Company’s Strategic Alignment

Harvard Business

Like many leading international banks in recent years, Barclays has been subjected to strong criticism of its culture, governance, and risky behavior that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. The result is a company that becomes less and less capable over time as customers move on and talented employees depart for new pastures.

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Thirty years of projects

Seth Godin Blog

I launched Zoomtone records as an experiment with some passionate and talented musicians. I''m glad Mark filmed it. 2008—Launched Tribes , a significant shift in my writing focus. .  2002—The CD patents were expiring, and Sony launched SACD but forgot to produce original music in that format.