Fri.Apr 28, 2023

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A Leader's First 90 Hours

Michael Roberto

Source: [link] As a new leader at any level, what will you do in your first 90 hours on the job? Fascinating question. A very important question in my view. HBS Professor Emeritus John Quelch wrote a thought-provoking piece recently for HBS Working Knowledge on this topic. He reminds us of the terrific book, First 90 Days , written two decades ago by Mike Watkins.

Meeting 26
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Questions Asked But Not Always Answered

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski This seems like a repeat of the last time we set a project launch date without regard for the work content. Do you see it that way? This person certainly looks the part and went to the right school, but they have not done this work before.

Project 85
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Don’t Let Distractions Derail Your Company’s Strategy

Harvard Business Review

They can slow down progress and waste effort — but when managed well, they can also present new opportunities.

Strategy 101
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The 4 Benefits from Failing Your Way to Innovation

BrainZooming

Let me ask a question. It’s a tough question, but you can answer to yourself. Is your organization afraid to fail as you try to innovate ?

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Infusing Digital Responsibility into Your Organization

Harvard Business Review

Four strategies based on in-depth studies of 12 large European firms.

Study 107
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Sweden’s Northvolt Electric Battery Maker: A Startup with a Mission

Harvard Business Review

Can Northvolt make greener batteries for a better world and a bigger profit?