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With Peace, Colombia Is Poised for Greater Prosperity

Harvard Business

The war certainly has prevented an efficient economic structure, forcing many Colombians to be inward-looking. “It’s a culture thing,” María Lacouture, the head of government economic development agency ProColombia, told me. We’d focus on, how can I develop in my area, in my business?”

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Change Management Is Becoming Increasingly Data-Driven. Companies Aren’t Ready

Harvard Business

We are working with a large travel and tourism firm to introduce a system for real-time employee feedback. Commercially available tools, such as culture IQ polls, sample groups of employees through a smartphone app on a daily or weekly basis to generate real-time insights. Developing these sorts of metrics will not be quick or easy.

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Selling Products Is Good. Selling Projects Can Be Even Better

Harvard Business

Its success was achieved by a culture of innovation and the speedy introduction of new products. Today, Philips produces everything from automated external defibrillators to energy-efficient lighting for entire cities. New pricing models will need to be developed. It even applies its smart sensor technology to teeth brushing.