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Case Study: Should an Algorithm Tell You Who to Promote?

Harvard Business

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Ed explained how he thought the approach his division had taken to in-field customer research, which he credited with boosting FreshFace sales, could work in cleaning.

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7 Traits that Unlock the Powerful Presence of Servant Leaders

Rick Conlow

Research also suggests that managers who focus on service to others are more successful than those that do not. Research by Kouzes and Posner indicates key characteristics of the most admired leaders. Their study’s methodology included a questionnaire and case studies. Servant Leaders have heart.

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6 Traits that Unlock the Powerful Presence of Servant Leaders

Rick Conlow

Research also suggests that managers who focus on service to others are more successful than those that don’t. Research by Kouzes and Posner indicates key characteristics of the most admired leaders. Their study’s methodology included a questionnaire and case studies.

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How to Quantify Sustainability’s Impact on Your Bottom Line

Harvard Business

We chose Brazil’s beef industry as the location of our case study , both for the size and complexity of the industry and for its impact on the planet. Nonetheless, the case study demonstrates that measuring the value of sustainable business can be done, and that sustainable business itself can be cost-effective.

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The Deep Flaw in MBB Strategic Planning

CaseInterview.com

In the case of the supposed Motorola engagement, which I believe took place in the 1970s, there was so little data available that there was not much to analyze. While there were some clever ways to forecast technology adoption, none of the data or methodologies were 100% accurate or reliable. ( They’d say, "I don’t know." "How

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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

Project Management Case Studies by Harold Kerzner Studying your colleagues’ practical cases is an integral part of learning and professional development. Thanks to the case studies and practical tips, the edition will be useful for both beginners and experienced project managers.

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The Importance of Sales Training Reinforcement

LSA Global

In fact, our research found that the most likely benefit from standalone sales training is nothing more than awareness, insight, and appreciation of the opportunity to learn. Maintain a repository of customer-generated references, case studies, and testimonials to substantiate their brand promise.

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