MishTalk

DECEMBER 16, 2014

In the wake of a widely unexpected, huge oil price decline, I have received many questions and comments. Some speculate US pressure on Saudi Arabia to punish Russia. Others think "big oil" is out to punish the frackers. I responded to a friend today that the explanation is simple. No conspiracy theories needed. This was my proposal. Did that happen?

Energy 77

Energy Banking Report Productivity 77

Harvard Business

APRIL 2, 2018

When PwC asked CEOs to name the most important ingredients for successful innovation, 31% said having the capability for creativity. PwC’s 2017 Risk in Review report revealed that 47% of corporate officers said they track their risk appetite – up from 36% in 2015. That means you need to be willing to try–and fail.

Culture 28

Culture Meeting Data Company 28

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

In the decade between 2005 and 2015, labor productivity in the US as measured by GDP per labor hour was less than 1% for 7 of the 10 years, according to the OECD. . “A country’s ability to improve its standard of living over time depends almost entirely on its ability to raise output per worker.” And wages are stagnant.

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Agile Energy Productivity Talent 48

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 30, 2017

He sold off slower-growth, low-tech, and nonindustrial businesses — financial services, media, entertainment, plastics, and appliances. Innovation at GE was on a roll. Since then Flannery has replaced Immelt’s vice chairs responsible for innovation. In 2015 Trian Partners, an activist investor, bought $2.5

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Balance Sheet Financial Journal Company 28

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2017

The Boston office was the originator of concepts such as the experience curve, the portfolio concept, time-based competition, and segment-of-one marketing. We bring to you the Top 10 consulting firms in Boston area and the MC reasons as to why they made it to this list. Read away – and enjoy! Well, they all took place in Boston.

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Oliver Wyman Mercer Consulting Deloitte 72

Harvard Business

AUGUST 2, 2016

True platform innovators aren’t just market matchmakers using data-driven algorithms to drive better buyer-seller matches; they invest in new value creation. True platform innovators aren’t just market matchmakers using data-driven algorithms to drive better buyer-seller matches; they invest in new value creation.

Insurance 28

Insurance Insurance Advertising Education 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

understands both hiring math and competitive strategy when it comes to filling entry-level jobs in its 3,000-plus Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy stores. The strategy offers them a rare trifecta: It’s good for the company, youth, and society. Across the U.S., With low unemployment, the competition for talent remains fierce.

Talent 28

Talent Education Engineering Software 28

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While India remains a formidably challenging market, there are at least three reasons why global firms cannot overlook India without consequences. This means significant growth potential for multinationals who have core competencies in high-tech infrastructure solutions such as jet engines, turbines, CT scanners, and satellite communications.

Engineering 28

Engineering Wireless Education Marketing 28

Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2018

There are two contemporary strategic imperatives, among others, that many executives are grappling with: (1) competing in emerging markets and (2) partnering with startups to gain exposure to novel ideas and opportunities. Third, the Chinese ecosystem intermediaries (e.g.

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Case Interview Company Government Policies 29

Harvard Business

APRIL 9, 2018

GDPR also bears more than a hint of the kind of protectionism that has featured prominently in EU technology policy since the 2015 release of the plan for a “Digital Single Market,” including recent announcements of new taxes for U.S.-based companies doing business abroad. In the U.S., What Is GDPR? GDPR Explained (CNET).

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Data Advertising Government Software 33

Harvard Business

APRIL 19, 2016

Winning over Indian consumers seems to officially have become one of the global tech industry’s Next Big Things. becoming the second largest smartphone market in the world. billion in 2015. Clearly, there’s awareness and connectivity between major corporate leadership and the prospective tech market in India.

Retail 28

Retail Industry Marketing Strategy 28

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In 2015, the world pivoted in a historic way toward sustainability. In response to Trump’s election and his statements doubting climate change, many countries that signed the Paris climate accords in 2015 made it clear they would power on (China in particular — see story number three, below). Then came 2016. In the U.S.,

Energy 28

Energy Chemicals Banking Financial 28

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a tech and innovation agenda. The world’s five largest companies (by market capitalization) are all American and compete in the digital sphere: Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook. What we could be talking about: Strategies for leveraging the intrinsic strengths of the U.S.

Education 30

Education McKinsey Study Government 30

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

A new survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs reveals that 60% of Americans support the negotiations for trans-Pacific trade , down slightly from 2015. Vincent Tsui for HBR. Trade is in trouble in U.S. Both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, have blamed U.S.

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Policies Government Intellectual Property Training 28