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The Biggest Obstacles to Innovation in Large Companies

Harvard Business

Many long-timers can remember — and will happily detail in meetings — all of the “historical attempts [at innovation] that didn’t pan out – and it may just not have been the right time,” says Stacey Butler, director of innovation at NRG Energy. And big companies, like elephants, have long memories.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

Innovation ranks fifth, after more-conventional concerns such as attracting and retaining top talent and the regulatory environment. Directors should also take stock of how time is spent at board meetings and reallocate discussion time as needed. — [and] not much on risk, people, innovation.”

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Why Boards Aren’t Dealing with Cyberthreats

Harvard Business

.” When directors evaluated the factors that could limit their company’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives, cybersecurity issues were overshadowed by more salient concerns like attracting and retaining top talent, the regulatory environment, and global competitive threats.

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Think About Any Risk Like an Investor

Harvard Business

Whether we’re driving in fast-moving traffic, arguing with a colleague in a meeting, or investing our hard-earned money, we are engaging in risk taking. Sara Campbell, a talented dress designer, sold the majority of her apparel as a private label supplier to national chains. Risk is unavoidable.

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How to Make Money Podcasting: 8 Strategies For 2023

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They specialize in creating custom apparel for fundraising campaigns. Detail if it's a single meeting or a three-part workshop series, and what they can expect to gain from you. Use Calendly to schedule meetings, Zoom for the session, then PayPal to invoice the client. Figure out what you're offering clients.

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9 Sustainable Business Stories That Shaped 2016

Harvard Business

Speaking from this year’s UN global climate meeting – which happened to coincide with the U.S. Others want to attract and retain diverse talent. In this case, Levi’s had spent a decade identifying great ways to cut water use in the apparel value chain. ” Millennials feel even stronger.

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