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Ban These 5 Words From Your Corporate Values Statement

Harvard Business

Several words always come up in practically every discussion, no matter if the company is a large enterprise or a small business, B2B or a B2C, product or service, new or established. Things like organization design, training, improved processes, and new shared metrics and performance standards are.).

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You Don’t Need an “India Strategy” — You Need a Strategy for Each State in India

Harvard Business

Within the country, there are large — and often underestimated — regional differences in language, culture, talent, infrastructure, and wealth, all of which lead to wide variations in business landscapes. Cultural variations are important. After all, what works in Gujarat will not necessarily work in West Bengal.

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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business

Defining and tracking success metrics. I have yet to see a standard job description for a Product Manager because each role is ultimately defined by the size, type of product, stage, industry, and even culture of the company. The art of resource allocation (it is not a science!). Performing market assessments.