Global Warming’s Bottom Line
When Lehman Brothers consultant John Llewellyn spoke about climate change to 40 CEOs and COOs from some of the firm's biggest clients at the...
A Philosophy of Investment Banking
Investment banking is the business of money. Its primary purpose is to link users of capital with providers of capital, seeking optimum financial efficiency...
Realizing the High Performance Enterprise
Mention high performance enterprise and the usual suspects come to mind. Microsoft, for its culture of innovation; Wal-Mart, for its revolutionary distribution system; Toyota,...
Philip’s Big Idea
After years of earnings disappointments, Royal Philips Electronics is attempting a transformation it hopes will catapult it into a leadership role in the U.S....
UTC CEO George David: Exclusive Interview with UTC’s George David
UTC Chief Executive George David argues that the best companies learn how to systematically achieve momentum over the long haul. They also benefit from having chief executive officers with long tenures, which is sharply at odds with the current trend. Here are highlights of a conversation:
Why CEOs Are Missing The Hispanic Market
Tapping It requires an Institutional Commitment.
Where Growth Will Come From
DARTS & ROSES ROSE...Christine Poon, vice chairman at Johnson & Johnson, who says J&J has 17 new meds in advanced stages of testing. Hey,...
Getting R&D Back on Track
BASIC RESEARCH, NOW AT RISK, NEEDS MAJOR ATTENTION.
Flight of the Creative Class
The U.S. must invest more in R&D and universities to retain its best and brightest.
Acura’s RL Goes for the Top
Honda's luxury division heads upscale.