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Learning from CEOs: What it takes to get to the top and succeed
Most first-time CEOs tend to play it safe. That, however, could be a mistake. CEOs who succeed focus on their…
How firms can do a better job of leveraging diversity
Employees who come from traditionally underrepresented groups often face a dilemma at work. Do they celebrate and share their cultural,…
How living wills can work for ‘too big to fail’ firms
Outgoing FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg is calling for the continuation of the work the federal agency has done to better…
Why customer retention lies at the heart of corporate valuation
FINANCE New research from Wharton is changing the way investors are looking at the valuation of businesses by taking a…
The quest to make the world’s best chocolates
SOCIAL IMPACT Swiss and Belgian companies are renowned for their chocolates. But shouldn’t the country that produces some of the…
Smart money: Developing new funding mechanisms for smart initiatives
PUBLIC POLICY In its annual industry survey, “2017 Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility Report,” the consulting company Black and Veatch…
