511: The Condensed March 2016 Issue
Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features. Source: Ideacast 511: The Condensed March 2016 Issue
Month: February 2016
Zero to IPO: Lessons From The Unlikely Story of HubSpot
HubSpot has had a pretty good run. Went from zero to IPO. What’s not known is how unlikely the story of our success is. II gave a talk at the 2016 SaaStr Conference hosted by Jason Lemkin. The slides and full video from the talk are included below, with some quick notes on a few Read more about Zero to IPO: Lessons From The Unlikely Story of HubSpot[…]
Ramping up at warp speed
Fabs can reduce expansion costs and streamline ramps through a new approach that emphasizes data-driven decision making and better communication. Source: McKinsey Ramping up at warp speed
510: Closing the Strategy-Execution Gap
Paul Leinwand, co-author of the book “Strategy That Works,” explains how successful companies solve this thorny problem. Source: Ideacast 510: Closing the Strategy-Execution Gap
Managing waste in emerging markets
Growing economic prosperity is rapidly increasing waste volumes in emerging countries. We discuss how governments can react to contain human and ecological health risks. Source: McKinsey Managing waste in emerging markets
Don’t Drive Your Business Into the Ground: 5 Ways Metrics Can Cause Bad Decisions
We’ve all done it before… At some point in our lives, whether it’s related to marketing or something else, we’ve lied to ourselves. It’s natural to want to feel good, and the brain can distort truths to make you feel that way. But lies get in the way of progress. They can make you Read more about Don’t Drive Your Business Into the Ground: 5 Ways Metrics Can Cause Bad Decisions[…]
Big data: Getting a better read on performance
The benefits match those of earlier technology cycles, but companies must scale up their data-analytics skills to reap the gains. Source: McKinsey Big data: Getting a better read on performance
The future of bank risk management
Banks have made dramatic changes to risk management in the past decade—and the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. Here are five initiatives to help them stay ahead. Source: McKinsey The future of bank risk management
Valuing high-tech companies
It might feel positively retro to apply discounted-cash-flow valuation to hot start-ups and the like. But it’s still the most reliable method. Source: McKinsey Valuing high-tech companies
The organizational cost of insufficient sleep
Sleep-awareness programs can produce better leaders. Source: McKinsey The organizational cost of insufficient sleep