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A purposeful approach to industry policy

IdeaSpies

What is clearly missing in Australia, by contrast with most other advanced economies, is a coherent and purposeful approach to industry policy. This would identify our current and potential areas of competitive advantage and enable a coordinated approach to the industries and technologies of the future.

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Collaboration is the new competitive advantage

IdeaSpies

In 1985, a relatively unknown professor at Harvard Business School named Michael Porter published a book called Competitive Advantage , which explained that by optimizing every facet of the value chain , a firm could consistently outperform its competitors. We had a similar policy at my former company and had similar results.)

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9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond

Harvard Business Review

In 2023, organizations continued to face significant challenges, from inflation to geopolitical turmoil to controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies — and 2024 promises more disruption. Employers who successfully navigate these will retain top talent and secure a competitive advantage for themselves.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Competitive Edge

CMOE

In today’s marketplace, one of the most relevant factors in gaining a competitive advantage is probably not listed among the business-success factors you learned years ago. Leaders in the most competitive organizations today know that having a diverse workforce is critical to long-term success and profitability.

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The Competitive Edge: Employee Rights and Talent Attraction

The Human Factor

The Magnetism of a Respectful Workplace Culture Imagine walking into an office where respect is palpable , where every policy echoes the company’s staunch stand on employee rights. The post The Competitive Edge: Employee Rights and Talent Attraction appeared first on Holly Green.

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Thriving in the Face of Toxicity: Transforming Work Environments for Success

Leapfrogging

Authoritarian leadership styles, inconsistent policies, and a lack of empathy can all create an environment that feels hostile to employees. Unhealthy Competition and Conflict While a certain level of competition can be motivating, an overemphasis on competition can breed conflict and undermine teamwork.

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Collaboration is the new competitive advantage

IdeaSpies

In 1985, a relatively unknown professor at Harvard Business School named Michael Porter published a book called Competitive Advantage which explained that, by optimizing every facet of the value chain, a firm could consistently outperform its competitors. We had a similar policy at my former company and had similar results.)