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- 25 Jul 2006
- First Look
First Look: July 25, 2006
paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/06-061.pdf Cross Functional Alignment in Supply Chain Planning: A Case Study of Sales & Operations Planning Authors:Rogelio Oliva and Noel Watson Author's Abstract In 2002, Leitax, a niche... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 31 Oct 2023
- Research & Ideas
Beyond the 'Business Case' in DEI: 6 Steps Toward Meaningful Change
ranks, think about what must change. Then, craft a plan of action and implement it, Williams says. 4. Be accountable for change. Once you start implementing the plan, Williams says it’s best to regularly... View Details
- 15 Apr 2014
- First Look
First Look: April 15
Harvard Business School Case 614-052 SAP 2014: Reaching for the Cloud In May 2014, Bill McDermott will become the sole CEO of SAP AG, the world leader in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) field. The case occurs in January 2014 at... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Feb 2020
- Book
Open Your Organization to Honest Conversations
develop a systemic plan for change that will realign the company with the new strategy and cultural values. “This isn’t a vote,” Beer emphasizes. “Leaders are still the ones making the decisions, but they’re getting valid and compelling... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 26 Aug 2002
- Research & Ideas
High-Stakes Decision Making: The Lessons of Mount Everest
decisions. The Everest analysis suggests that leaders must pay close attention to how they balance competing pressures in their organizations, and how their words and actions shape the perceptions and beliefs of organization members. In... View Details
Keywords: by Michael A. Roberto
- 22 Nov 2010
- Research & Ideas
Seven Strategy Questions: A Simple Approach for Better Execution
their planning processes and make smart choices. Here's an excerpt outlining the seven questions every manager should ask. 1. Who Is Your Primary Customer? The first imperative—and the heart of every successful strategy implementation—is... View Details
Keywords: by Robert Simons
- 10 Apr 2012
- First Look
First Look: April 10
justify the actions of this individual and to behave more selfishly and less ethically themselves. We also establish the mechanism explaining this effect: when participants felt psychologically close to someone who had behaved selfishly,... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 16 Nov 2016
- Research & Ideas
Turning One Thousand Customers into One Million
Few companies in the past few years have rocketed to success faster than Uber, Airbnb, and Etsy, which together have transformed the way we hail a cab, plan a vacation, and shop for handmade gifts, respectively. In a previous HBS Working... View Details
- 26 Sep 2023
- Research & Ideas
Unpacking That Icky Feeling of 'Shopping' for Diverse Job Candidates
various platforms, without seeking the input of the professionals themselves, Jackson says. “Companies that are trying to be thoughtful in their actions can overthink it sometimes,” she says. “They want to be so thoughtful about their... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 21 Jan 2009
- First Look
First Look: January 21, 2009
studies were less likely to criticize the actions of others when their behavior eroded gradually, over time, rather than in one abrupt shift. We refer to this phenomenon as the slippery slope effect. Our studies also demonstrate that at... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 09 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization
insights and practices as pandemic recovery plans are developed. Consider these five elements of organizational decision-making: information gathering; strategy; combining long-term thinking with short-term actions; clear communication... View Details
Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott
- 30 Nov 2021
- In Practice
What's the Role of Business in Confronting Climate Change?
The 26th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also known as COP26, ended with a hard-fought pact that called on businesses and governments to meet their climate change goals faster. The event followed an August report by the Intergovernmental... View Details
Keywords: by Lynn Schenk and Dina Gerdeman
- 04 Feb 2002
- Research & Ideas
How a Juicy Brand Came Back to Life
marketing, having developed Gatorade into a powerhouse national brand by skillfully executing a plan drawn straight from the marketing textbooks. After purchasing the sports drink from Stokely-Van Camp in 1983, Quaker introduced it into... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- Research & Ideas
Organizing the Family-Run Business
One meeting each year should be a joint board-management retreat mid-way in the company's planning cycle to plan next year's activities. Additional time between meetings is typically required of board... View Details
- 19 Dec 2023
- Research & Ideas
15 Podcast Episodes That Grabbed Listeners in 2023
Bühler Group, Stefan Scheiber is mapping a courageous plan to combat food waste and climate change. Ranjay Gulati hears from Scheiber about how he challenges his own company, its customers, and himself to face sustainability problems... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 23 Aug 2011
- First Look
First Look: August 23
Discussion of new model of social enterprise that applies the venture capital model to social enterprise. Purchase this case:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/811053-PDF-ENG Redesigning a 401(k) Plan at Haley-Midland Robert C. Pozen... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Sep 2011
- First Look
First Look: September 20
reason(s) for the center's shortcomings and develop a plan of action so that this center's problems do not undermine the whole initiative toward greater scientific collaboration. Purchase this... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Dec 2022
- Op-Ed
Employee Feedback: The Key to Retention During the Great Resignation
disciplined and structured to prevent missteps and outbursts that will shut down the conversation. 4. Make a plan. Having heard the truth, diagnose root causes of problems and develop a systemic action plan... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Beer
- 22 Aug 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 23
but they offer corporate leaders a starting point for a careful due diligence and action plan around new ventures. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=53110 Investors as Stewards... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 07 Jul 2021
- Book
Good News for Disgraced Companies: You Can Regain Trust
top twenty polluters have been responsible for 29.5 percent of emissions. "Our relationship with a company is based primarily on how a company’s actions impact us and those around us." After he spoke, there was silence. Someone asked a... View Details
Keywords: by Lane Lambert