Harvard Business Review

APRIL 6, 2011

A large division of this company had recognized the need to dramatically change its business model to survive and succeed in a changing market. The division head launched a major business reengineering effort, hired a leading consulting firm (and paid it millions), and dedicated his best people to the effort. What happened?

Process 15

Process Six Sigma Finance Short-term 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Eventually her team ended up with a portfolio of investments that caught the attention of the CFO and CEO because some were bringing new technologies into the company’s supply chain, and others were hinting at new business models for engaging with customers.

Career 14

Career Examples Supply Chain CFO 14

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2016

Success was measured quantitatively by the firm’s performance (profit and growth) vs. that of its competitors, and also qualitatively by interviews with senior executives who were involved, but not deeply invested, in the efforts (typically the CFO). What should a CEO do? Anticipate the reaction.

CFO 12

CFO Competitive Advantage Budgeting CEO 12

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As Steve Blank, Clay Christensen, and many others have pointed out, once firms reach a certain size, most of their resources (and investment dollars) are rightly devoted to executing and defending their existing business model. This triggered a great deal of interest, and a steady flow of applications.

Innovation 13

Innovation Metrics Christensen Workshop 13

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2014

The phenomenon of fast-track CEO succession appears to be most prominent in the retail, technology, media, and telecommunications sectors—all of which are particularly affected by disruptive business models and new competitors. Some recent CEO appointments in these industries include Yahoo!’s

CEO 15

CEO Contingency Plans Telecommunications Planning 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2014

There are instances when it might be perfectly legitimate and value enhancing to issue earnings guidance in an effort to inform the market about material disruptions, shifts in the business model etc., but on the whole, the practice is not a helpful way of building a sustainable business that is geared to succeed in the long-term.

Short-term 9

Short-term Long-term How To CFO 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2018

CFOs of these companies themselves admit that they cannot justify their market capitalizations based on traditional metrics. One CFO said that her valuation should be considered on a per idea basis instead of a per earnings multiple. Corporate venturing is becoming more important.

Report 9

Report GAAP Net Present Value CFO 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2017

A recent Washington Post investigation titled “The big problem for Uber now: Attracting talent” detailed the roots of this problem throughout the company and at the top, where 13 of the top 20 management positions remain empty, including the positions of COO and CFO.

CEO 15

CEO Energy IPO COO 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 4, 2013

How about this, the boardroom version of Sophie''s Choice: "Who would you rather fire, the CFO or the CSO?". The silence is part of the hacker business model. A question that could tell you a lot about the company''s potential under this leader. You''ve fired the CEO, but your 10 minutes as chairman are winding down.

CEO 10

CEO CFO Offshoring Cost 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2015

The best CEOs are excellent at growing and running a company within a known business model. The Chief Entrepreneur will be responsible for managing a portfolio of entrepreneurs who experiment with new business models and value propositions. You do not work for the CEO, or alongside the CTO, CIO, and CFO.

Entrepreneur 8

Entrepreneur CTO Business Model CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2017

Our research shows that companies with platform- and network-based business models are exponentially better at creating value. Building a successful platform business is hard enough when you have an original idea, ample capital, no core business to cannibalize, and a team of top talent. Companies are right to be worried.

Intellectual Capital 8

Intellectual Capital Strategy Supply Chain Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The new game is to think about the business model and strategy for not just the company but the entire ecosystem. ” Immelt elevated marketing and digital media when he promoted Beth Comstock to vice chair, while other positions, including that of the CFO, are at the senior vice president level. Cut layers.

Short-term 8

Short-term How To Venture Capitalist CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2013

The business model centers on the old razor blade strategy: Sell the machine at just above cost and make high margins on the system’s consumable element – patented plastic pods. Densmor, Terranola’s CFO, saw those words on Twitter about one minute after Hughes had uttered them. As CFO, A.J. Confident words.

Case Study 8

Case Study Hedge CFO PR 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Listening, Derek Melis, his friend and CFO, was relieved. Please don’t let that cloud your judgment as CFO. ” “As the CFO, I can’t lose sight of what’s going on in each country.” Rogier Maes, the CEO of Contect, wrapped up his year-beginning speech to all the company’s employees.

Case Study 8

Case Study Decentralization CFO Construction 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2016

Start by talking openly about the journey and the inherent sense of vulnerability executives are bound to feel as the business model changes. Many CEOs underestimate the impact of mental models in the innovation process, often assuming that “thinking outside the box” exercises address the issue.

CEO 8

CEO Competitive Advantage ROI CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Your business model is still in flux, and flexibility is more valuable than efficiency and cost savings. Sophisticated models around churn prediction start looking very tempting. Scaling up comes with CFO and board pressure to gain efficiency, and the natural tendency of a business will be to squeeze customer teams.

Metrics 15

Metrics Engineering Learning-by-Doing Efficiency 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Lotta Tindal, the chief marketing officer for the Dutch hospitality group Ervaring Hotels & Resorts, hadn’t wanted to come to the presentation, but Gerard Bakker, Ervaring’s CFO, had twisted her arm. It also has big brands behind it, but the business model makes more sense to me. “This seems different.

Case Study 8

Case Study Travel Hotels NPV 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Like any firm in need of business development, we build relationships with executives across the company, and pitch proposals. the CEO’s or CFO’s), but rather serve the needs of our internal project sponsors (usually at the CXO, EVP, and SVP level). We call everybody within the company a “client.”

Consultative 8

Consultative Team How To McKinsey 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Leaders must have the vision and forward-focus to anticipate how technology could disrupt the business model and the skill to mobilize the organization for change and drive a culture of collaboration. Voser took a detour to be CFO for ABB from 2002 to 2004 and then returned to Shell to become CEO in 2009.

Leadership Development 8

Leadership Development Development Disaggregation Leadership 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In fact, only eight percent of companies’ CEOs believe that their business model will remain economically viable if their industry continues to digitize at its current course and speed. And let me explain to you what I mean. Companies have spent enormous energy responding to the existential threat of new entrants.

Content 11

Content Crisis Apparel Learning-by-Doing 11

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Lead author of Business Model Generation and Value Proposition Design , which sold over one million copies in 37 languages. Facebook’s first HR hire, she has led global people programs, been an HR Business Partner, and CFO. Alex Osterwalder – Co-founder Strategyzer. Authority on new technology and communication.

Executive Coaching 70

Executive Coaching CEO Banking Magazine 70

Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2016

” Andrew Lowell, Lumiscape’s CFO, had thought it was a mistake to move exclusively to contracts. He had argued that the engineering team should be held responsible for making a product that customers could use correctly and that Cameron should push the engineers harder before changing the model. . Cameron sighed.

Case Study 8

Case Study Business Model CFO Software 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Besides, this is what our business model is based on. I know I say this all the time, but just because that’s been our model up to this point doesn’t mean it has to be going forward,” she said. “I Later that day Guy Renou, BrainGame’s CFO, sat down in Lena’s office. Last I checked, movements didn’t have a CEO or CFO.”.

Company 13

Company CFO Engineering Proposal 13

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2013

But massive disruptions in business models, technology, and the work force have been throwing up massive new challenges for CIOs and other technology leaders. As a member of executive management, a CIO can serve as both a utility and a strategic adviser to the business.

CIO 9

CIO Succession Fast Follower Chief Information Officer 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 19, 2014

These are things that affect our business model. Camilla asked, referring to Natural Foods’ CFO. “He How would you feel not having a voice in the debate on the definition of “organic,” or in the conversation on import tariffs for the specialty products our customers demand? Harold shook his head. What does Nick say?”

Case Study 12

Case Study Politics Committee Letter 12

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2013

Later that afternoon Annabel Howard, Beacon''s CFO and Henry''s boss, leaned back in her chair. "I''m Starr was a straight-up rental car company, same business model as ours. The basic business model hadn''t changed in 30 years, and Beacon, like all the other major players, was forced to compete on price alone.

Case Study 10

Case Study Brand How To Beyer 10

Harvard Business Review

MAY 14, 2015

This oft-heard defense of buybacks is clearly hollow: Once a CEO or CFO makes this claim, the company cannot sell the stock at a higher price for the benefit of the corporate treasury without signaling to traders that the stock is now over valued, something that no top executive would want to do. ’ ” The losers.

Price 8

Price Franchising Short-term Hedge 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2016

As the CFO of Macy’s put it recently, “ “We’re frankly scratching our heads.” It’s standing in the path of what Schumpeter called a gale of creative destruction. That storm has been brewing for some time, and as it has reached gale force, most large retailers are searching for a response.

Retail 8

Retail Real Estate B2B CFO 8