September, 2017

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What Amazon’s HQ2 Wish List Signals About the Future of Cities

Harvard Business

As our research has shown, the vibrant metros of the future will be those that are home to high-tech advanced industries. So how can cities garner a bigger share of high-tech growth? and Canada. But this announcement carries far more profound implications for regional and local economic developers, Amazon HQ2 hopefuls or not.

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The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business

. “A country’s ability to improve its standard of living over time depends almost entirely on its ability to raise output per worker.” Unfortunately, this virtuous cycle appears to be broken. Unfortunately, this virtuous cycle appears to be broken. Productivity in most developed economies has been anemic. And wages are stagnant.

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Samsung, Lee Jae-yong’s Conviction, and How Business in South Korea Is Changing

Harvard Business

In late August, Lee Jae-yong, the heir apparent of Samsung, South Korea’s largest conglomerate, was sentenced to five years in prison. There once was public sentiment that what is good for Samsung is good for South Korea, given how important the company is to the country’s economy. Two factors contributed. in the first half of the year.

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5 Ways to Help Employees Keep Up with Digital Transformation

Harvard Business

Coca-Cola recently reshuffled its leadership team to focus on growth, innovation, and digital. Experiencing this for myself gives me that extra edge to ask the tough questions and challenge some of the sales pitches from agencies and tech companies trying to sell me that big campaign,” Blackshaw says.

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