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Command and control: Lessons in high-stakes leadership
October 25, 2019 by Daniel AkstIn his new book, historian Andrew Roberts delves into the experiences of wartime leaders to produce lessons for heads of business.Planning for the Unexpected
October 9, 2018 by Paul Wolfowitz, Kristin Rivera, and Glenn WareTypical crisis planning focuses on specific potential shocks. But how do you prepare for an unforeseen “asymmetric” threat — one that comes out of nowhere, with no rule book to follow?Can Aerospace and Defense Companies Meet Their Great Expectations?
February 1, 2018 by Larry Jones and Randy StarrInstead of returning capital to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, companies will have to invest aggressively in profitable growth initiatives.Best Business Books 2017: Leadership
November 7, 2017 by Sally HelgesenCaptains Courageous and AgileRelated tags: best business books, coaching, collaboration, defense, employee engagement, leadership, leadership books, mindfulnessHow to Become a Powerful Follower...and a Good Leader
October 17, 2017 by Augusto GiacomanPracticing mindful followership lets people build up crucial skills that help them run organizations effectively.Related tags: coaching, critical few, culture, defense, leaders, leadership, leadership books, management, military technology, mindfulness, the Katzenbach CenterGet Ready for the Silicon Military
August 8, 2017 by Andrew ApostolouAs the global defense industry embraces digital technology, it is creating a new type of warfare with different winners and losers.Aerospace and Defense: Selling at Home and Abroad
May 11, 2017 by Randy Starr and Anurag GargMilitary contractors are reinventing themselves for a world of rapidly evolving technology and new geopolitical relationships.Helping Women Leaders Plot Their Next Career Move
December 5, 2016 by Sally HelgesenAn innovative program helps seasoned women executives — including former military officers — plan what to do next.The Best Defense
August 24, 2015 by Randy Starr and Hunter HohltContractors in the aerospace and defense sector can fend off aggressive activist investors by adopting a capabilities-driven approach.Mix and Deliver: The Next Step for Drinks Apps?
July 27, 2015 by Christopher Vollmer and Bart SayerThe beverage alcohol world is ripe for disruption, and distributors who are willing to navigate the industry’s hurdles will find opportunities for growth.Related tags: board, brand, defense, europe, industrials, innovation, mobile, operations, startups, storesIt’s Getting Hot in Here
May 26, 2015 by Katie FehrenbacherAddressing climate change with a sense of urgency isn’t a matter of morality, two economists argue. It’s about managing risk.Five Keys to Strategy in the Age of the Hack
February 24, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyWhen it comes to data thieves, no company is immune. Leaders, here’s how to prepare.The New Volatile World of Oil and Gas
February 19, 2015 by Viren Doshi and Georges ChehadeIn this turbulent energy environment, only a few companies will be focused enough to win.Leading, the Rickover Way
January 27, 2015 by Theodore KinniIn Against the Tide, retired rear admiral Dave Oliver examines the management techniques of Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy.Gone Phishin’: A Threat Companies Can’t Ignore
January 22, 2015 by Matt PalmquistThe loss in stock value and trading volume for companies targeted by phishing scams proves that firms have plenty to lose from these high-tech attacks.An Upside to Brand Genericide
November 20, 2014 by Matt PalmquistDespite lawyers’ conventional wisdom, becoming a household name can actually be a brilliant marketing strategy.The Security Risk in the Cubicle Next Door
November 3, 2014 by Matt PalmquistYour own employees may pose a bigger IT hazard than outside threats.The Price of Privatizing War
October 9, 2014 by Theodore KinniModern Mercenary is a fascinating look at the free market for force and the companies that profit from it.The Accountability Equation
September 30, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyHolding people, companies, or systems responsible for their mistakes is about more than just pointing a finger at the most convenient target.Young CEOs’ Risks Can Pay Off
September 2, 2014 by Matt PalmquistExecutives who take more chances may prove to be a better long-term bet than those who play it safe.Warfare, Software, and Industrial Design
August 8, 2014 by Al KentThe benefits of an organic, more iterative approach to product development. See also “Lessons in Product Design from Modern Warfare — In Pictures.”Don’t Sell Products, Sell Solutions
August 5, 2014 by Hans-Jörg Kutschera and Jan WilleTo win in emerging markets, defense and security contractors need to move beyond equipment sales and help their clients develop broader capabilities.Getting Fired for the Right Reasons
June 11, 2014 by Susan CrammEffective leaders focus on powerful possibilities, not problems.Turnover Alchemy: Converting Employee Losses into Gains
May 12, 2014 by Orly LobelDeparting staffers can become a source of new networks and competitive intelligence.
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