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These companies failed because leaders did not want to hear bad news: The Ostrich Effect

Idea to Value

We had a target to hit, and I was responsible for producing the reporting for the rest of the leadership team (of which he was one), but as time went on it became clearer and clearer that it would be impossible to hit the target, which would have an impact on the overall team budget. The fear that froze the company came from two places.

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5 Leadership Lessons from 2015’s Business Headlines

Adam Hartung

2015 was not short on bad decisions, nor bad outcomes. But there are 5 major leadership themes from 2015 that can help companies be better in 2016: 1 – Cost cutting, restructurings and stock buybacks do not increase company value – Dow/DuPont. It is still hard to believe.

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Dow and DuPont – Nobody wins when transactions replace leadership

Adam Hartung

duPont as a gunpowder manufacturer for the revolutionary war, the company has long been one of America’s leading business institutions. But in a series of fast actions during 2015, DuPont as it has been known is going away. And it is too bad the leadership wasn’t in place to save it. Founded by e.i. By October, Ms.

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Listen to Employees When Evaluating Leadership

Adam Hartung

24×7 Wall Street just released its fourth annual analysis of the worst companies to work for in America. Of the 30 unique companies identified, exactly half (15) were retailers. By paying minimum wage, and often refusing to hire employees full time, the companies keep costs of brick and mortar store operations lower.

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Thought Leader and Influencer Interview with Jean-Christophe Gaillard, Founder & CEO, Corix Partners

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

As the driving force behind Corix Partners, Jean-Christophe has demonstrated visionary leadership, shaping the company into a reputable entity known for its innovative solutions and strategic insights. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader?

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Planbox Acquires Imaginatik Creating an Agile Innovation Powerhouse

Imaginatik

The new combined company will expand Imaginatik’s UK and US operations and continue to work with its network of partners and suppliers around the world. Since the acquisition and merger of BrainBank Software and Planbox in November 2015, Planbox has transformed the innovation management landscape.

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Dyson’s newest innovation: an Ultra-powerful $400 hairdryer

Idea to Value

Known best for its high-end vacuum cleaners, Dyson has consistently entered new markets which make use of its digital motor technology to get more airflow through smaller areas. According to a breakdown of their financials for 2015 in the Guardian , the company spends around £3m a week on Research and Development.