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Why Companies Are Creating Their Own Coworking Spaces

Harvard Business

Dozens of companies, ranging from telcos ( Sprint , AT&T ), to tech giants (SAP, IBM), to automakers and insurance companies (MINI, State Farm ) have launched similar experiments. A case in point is WeWork, the provider of coworking spaces, which has grown its enterprise customer base in the last year by 370%.

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Three C’s Framework

Tom Spencer

The Three C’s Framework may prove extremely valuable for consulting case questions. For example, a doctor may prescribe medicine, paid for by an insurance company, and used by the patient. Relevant performance metrics might include profit margins, net income, and return on investment. (Source: Flickr ). Customer Segmentation.

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Carlos Ghosn, Nissan, and the Need for Stronger Corporate Governance in Japan

Harvard Business

Ghosn’s swift downfall comes as a result of a Japanese criminal case against him for causing Nissan to make incomplete securities disclosures about his deferred compensation. Nor does the board issue a compensation report, which explains the rationale and metrics for setting executive compensation.

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BTS Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS. There is quite a bit of variety in the interview process for a consulting position at BTS; the process can take anywhere from two days to over three months. Round two is with a Manager, and is a standard case interview. Business Acumen. Leadership Development.

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Hiring Algorithms Are Not Neutral

Harvard Business

These software systems can in some cases be so efficient at screening resumes and evaluating personality tests that 72% of resumes are weeded out before a human ever sees them. This way, no single metric, such as SAT score, would exclude a qualified candidate. But there are drawbacks to this level of efficiency.

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The Fundamentals of Leadership Still Haven’t Changed

Harvard Business

The challenge, she said, was that these managers were highly proficient in their own disciplines such as finance, marketing, research, clinical care, and insurance reimbursement — and had demonstrated that they could manage people in these areas — but she needed them to be “bigger” leaders.

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How Atrius Health Is Making the Shift from Volume to Value

Harvard Business

Interview questions were designed to test applicants for these traits. ” Some interview questions were used to test multiple competencies at once. .” ” Some interview questions were used to test multiple competencies at once. It’s important to understand unmet and latent needs.