IdeaSpies

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Between 1996-2001, Jim Collins’ team researched and wrote a bestselling book called Good to Great. The management consultant giant McKinsey and Co. did a follow-on study that found 32 of the 50 companies described in these books to only matched or underperformed the market over their subsequent 15-to-20-year period.

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IdeaSpies

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Between 1996-2001, Jim Collins’ team researched and wrote a bestselling book called Good to Great. The management consultant giant McKinsey and Co. did a follow-on study that found 32 of the 50 companies described in these books to only matched or underperformed the market over their subsequent 15-to-20-year period.

Software Review 57

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 57

CorporateIntel

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Bought in 2010 from The Washington Post by audio magnate Sid Harman for $1 and assumption of the losses, ostensibly for sentimental reasons, it was then merged via IAC with The Daily Beast and put under the direction of star editor Tina Brown (there’s a cost saving measure, huh?). I don’t think that’s the whole story.

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Innovation 360 Group

JUNE 9, 2020

“Companies that master the delicate balance between cutting costs to survive today and investing to grow tomorrow do well after a <downturn>” HBR 2010. Historically, FS organizations have been challenged by FinTechs and other upstarts, and have managed to survive, but not necessarily thrive.

Industry 40

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The BMI Lab Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Let’s take a look at how the British cycling team went from zero Tour de France victories and ninety-five years without any Olympic medal by 2003 to sixty-six Olympic or Paralympic gold medals and five Tour de France victories between 2007 and 2017 (Clear, 2018). . “ MIT Sloan Management Review. link] model Clear, J.

Technical Review 52

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2012

Risk management is now at the heart of the governance model for the Olympic Games and the Olympic movement, and not only because of their growing scale and complexity. Even before the official opening of London 2012, a mix-up with the flag for the North Korean women's football team had organizers scrambling to resolve a diplomatic spat.

Management 17

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2015

To do that, it’s critical to select the right team members — people who are likely to gel, particularly when the pressure is on. Even the most successful leaders, such as Sir Russell Coutts , who led Oracle Team USA to win America’s Cup in boat racing, admit that this is “one of the hardest things to do.”

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 13, 2011

Let me add another accolade to good teachers — great management skills. Since I like to draw leadership lessons from what I observe, let me share a few things about teaching that apply as well to managers. Good teachers, as well as managers, know you need to be specific and spell things out. I have long admired teachers.

Management 15

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 21, 2015

One of the greatest predictors of your happiness at work is your relationship with your manager. What sorts of questions should you ask to understand her management style? Should you try to talk with other people she manages? Terrific jobs — and managers — are hard to find. What the Experts Say.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 11, 2013

The result — obsolete policies and practices, outdated assumptions and mind-sets, and underperforming products and services. As a result of this successful transformation, Infosys grew 25-fold over the decade from 2000 to 2010 — from $200 million to $5 billion.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 25, 2011

When the devastating earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010 , killing more than 250,000 and injuring countless more, donors and governments sent billions in aid and in-kind support. EIS provided critical information on how to contact search-and-rescue teams, where to receive food and water, and how to register missing loved ones.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

A 2010 meta-analysis detailed many of the different issues that make divestiture so hard to evaluate consistently. Conversely, the business may be an “unpolished diamond” that was neglected by its former management for too long and whose value is just waiting to be unlocked. and the competitive intensity of its industry.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

So, after a period of “internal transparency” during which only Utah personnel could see the data, Utah went public with all the ratings and comments – good, bad, and ugly. University of Utah put case management right in the intensive care units. Hennepin County Medical Center moved dental next to the emergency department.

Examples 14

Examples Management Underperforming Technical Team System 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

So, after a period of “internal transparency” during which only Utah personnel could see the data, Utah went public with all the ratings and comments – good, bad, and ugly. University of Utah put case management right in the intensive care units. Hennepin County Medical Center moved dental next to the emergency department.

Examples 14

Examples Management Underperforming Technical Team System 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 14, 2015

In a 2010 survey, executives around the world told us their companies were creating, by their own admission, substandard strategies. So organizations need to transform their strategy development into an ongoing process. Develop signature strengths. Move beyond strategic planning. So what exactly makes a great CSO?

Strategy 15

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 15

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 24, 2015

The results of Gallup’s initial survey of Campbell were very poor, among the worst they’d ever seen in the Fortune 500. At the time, our Global Leadership Team (the top 350 leaders) had an engagement ratio of 1.67:1, Giving Effective Feedback (20-Minute Manager Series). 1, meaning that for every 1.67 Further Reading.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2018

According to Amazon’s leadership principles, leaders are instructed to “ hire and develop the best ” and “insist on the highest standards.” provided the founders with considerable latitude in introducing innovative and unorthodox management methods. So where did the love go? Construct a prenup.

Culture 15

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Employee trust in management and commitment to the company have been in decline for decades. Only a minority of companies have managed to buck this decline and have built companies worthy of the human spirit. It takes a careful mix of mission, management, and culture. How do they do it? Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

And as for us, we had a reputation for poor customer service and dated floorplans. We launched a Culture Committee to help address the specific, emergency needs of our team. So we added more training and developed incentive programs. So we developed a concept called "Life Spaces" for our new homes. Not good enough.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2011

Because most of us are bad at dealing with conflict, we're also bad at fostering what must, in a successful business, come through conflict — whether overt or covert. That's why there's little pushback on pricing, obsolescence, or disappointing developers. Some teams do a "middle of the road" solution that pleases no one.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 11, 2013

The result — obsolete policies and practices, outdated assumptions and mind-sets, and underperforming products and services. As a result of this successful transformation, Infosys grew 25-fold over the decade from 2000 to 2010 — from $200 million to $5 billion.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 11, 2014

Finally, team-building skills are both highly prized and shifting rapidly: executives are apt to find themselves managing co-located teams, cross-functional teams, global teams, and virtual teams. Another urged “listening, adapting, and being cognizant about your own strengths and weaknesses.”

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

We haven’t developed skills in resourcefulness. In 2010 I spent an afternoon with one of CEO Mike’s highest-performing store managers, a person I will call Ethan. As you start moving, it will become easier to start meeting goals without a complete plan, an ideal team, or a bigger budget.

Handbook 15

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2018

With annual budgets and revenues in the hundreds of millions of dollars, hundreds of employees structured into teams and hierarchies, and high stakes for performance, NFL teams have a lot riding on coaches’ and players’ decision making. Take conversions after touchdowns.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2014

Big-company corporate development departments dream of acquisitions that substantially boost revenue or bring assets that turbo-charge growth. Most midsize companies lack the breadth and depth of skilled corporate development professionals whose jobs are to source, make, and integrate acquisitions. The San Jose, Calif.-based

Development Team Review 9

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2017

.” The case of John Shuttleworth and his team at BT Financial Group (BTFG) illustrates how this can work. John Shuttleworth, a member of BTFG’s Executive Management Team, is responsible for Platforms and Investments. The team sketched out user stories to frame the work (see below for an example).

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2013

It increased R&D spending from 7-8% of revenue before 2009 to 11-12% of revenue starting in 2010, and maximized the return on that increased investment. It has a more rigorous organization structure that divides responsibilities between the innovation team and development team, and strengthens management around the opportunity pipeline.

Technology 9

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2014

While at least one of your goals ought to involve developing an area of weakness, Weintraub cautions against getting hung up on self-improvement. Once you’ve decided on your goals, write them down and share them with others, including your manager, peers, direct reports, and friends and family. Focus on the positive.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 15, 2013

On bad days, you will have to deal with stark realities. You may need to cut the core (Gilbert cut 42 percent of newspaper staff in August 2010) or lead a large course-correction in new growth efforts. Those people have developed skills and mindsets appropriate for yesterday's business, not tomorrow's.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, began his tenure, in 2010, by lowering targets by over one-third, in a single bold move. ” Bertolini and his team studied the industry and concluded that a reasonable target was no more than 6% EPS. Doug Conant got his senior team aligned around a both/and outlook using positive peer pressure.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2013

In 2010, one of us was sitting in a room at the Harvard Business School with Eric Ries and a number of budding entrepreneurs. He had developed an extensive plan, and had the promise of grant money behind him. It''s not about price, or code, or agile development. One of these young entrepreneurs in particular stood out.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2014

Like any manager keen to maximize the potential of a great employee, Mark went out of his way to learn more about Jennifer. Others feel weak ties to their identities of origin, but have very strong identities that can be labeled aspirational – being ecological activists, for example. He talked to her and her colleagues.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2014

In 2006, they hired an experienced president to manage their rapidly growing business. But AMP’D underpriced its services and regularly extended credit to bad-risk customers. The management team at Rodan + Fields, today a $250 million skincare products company, understood this risk. The future looked bright.

Strategy 10

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 16, 2014

Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Rotman School of Management, and the National University of Singapore Business School sought to quantify the effect of political connections in China, looking specifically at the TV manufacturing industry from 1993 to 2003, a period of significant liberalization.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 15, 2013

To tackle these obstacles at SickKids, CEO Mary Jo Haddad in 2010 elevated innovation to a "strategic direction," and engaged Innosight to help devise a full system needed to spur innovation. The team helped innovators test prototypes, make adjustments, and then scale to a wider population. She called the app The Pain Squad.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation System Report 9

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Matthijs de Jong details in a fascinating 2010 paper on the subject , no dividends were paid for the first eight years of the company’s existence. One is as part of an inevitable progression toward a truly modern corporate form in which shareholders reign supreme and corporate managers efficiently do their bidding. In fact, as J.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2012

At the same time, the New York company launched a Silicon Valley start-up with a separate mission, management team, and business model while leveraging vital assets of the parent. By 2010, it would have been too late to act, as we saw with the Border's bankruptcy. Consider how narrow B&N's window was.

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