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Bridging Organization Design and Performance

Kates Kesler

The economic recovery of 2010-2015 has triggered a number of high-profile mergers, but even more break-ups and spin-offs among large global companies, particularly those based in the US. The “global operating model” (GOM) is the means to manage this complexity, this tension, this need for both leverage and agility.

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The Best-Performing Emerging Economies Emphasize Competition

Harvard Business

More than half that reached the top quintile in terms of economic profit generation between 2001 and 2005 had been knocked off their perch a decade later, in 2010-15. Moreover, when it comes to that metric beloved by stock market analysts and investors, total returns to shareholders, these firms also outperformed.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business

This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. Of the respondents, 72% said that climate change presents risks that could significantly impact their operations, revenue, or expenditures. ” Improving risk management.

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A Commercial Pilot’s 2-Year Plan to Break into Consulting

Management Consulted

in business, clearly have a love for aviation and were a professional in the aviation industry from 2006 to 2010. What was happening between 2010 and 2012? What were you doing in between 2010, potentially even prior to 2010 to April 2012. I also landed an apprenticeship with a company called Friendly Human Productions.

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How to Make Agile Work for the C-Suite

Harvard Business

Many companies are attempting a radical — and often rapid — shift from hierarchical structures to more agile environments, in order to operate at the speed required by today’s competitive marketplace. So in 2010, Holm decided to run his nine-member executive group as an agile team. This takes time.

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What Inclusive Urban Development Can Look Like

Harvard Business

metros that increased their productivity, average wages, and standard of living from 2010 to 2015, only 11 metros achieved inclusive economic outcomes. Located on the east side of the NoMa train tracks, Union Market began as a working food production and distribution center in the 1930s. This needs to change.

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The Benefits of Hiring Your Best Customers

Harvard Business

And this is not just the superconsumers outside your organization who are passionate about your products and services. And they’re sure to have great ideas about how to improve your products and business. That’s why it’s imperative to ensure your strategy deeply resonates with your organizational culture.

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