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The Lie That Perfectionists Tell Themselves

Harvard Business

If that weren’t enough, according to research done at top strategy consulting firms , managers struggle to distinguish between those who work 80-hour weeks and those who work 50-60-hour weeks, suggesting that the extra work generally isn’t noticed. Some workplace cultures understand this.

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For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match for Local Know-How

Harvard Business

When a platform strategy requires mixing the digital and the physical, the area of differentiation lies in service delivery in the physical world. We respect the hyper-local culture in places we operate,” Tan said. In 2015 AirPAYMENT went live, eliminating the small-business headache of processing payments and managing cash.