Harvard Business Review

MAY 13, 2014

That includes learning from the outside and striving to adopt certain start-up practices, with a focus on three key management processes: (1) resource allocation that nurtures future businesses, (2) faster-cycle product development, and (3) partnering with start-ups. Product development: g etting closer to customers and moving faster.

Six Sigma 11

Six Sigma Incubator Payback Period Ries 11

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2013

While much has already been written about this challenge in the developed world, there are also some important lessons to be learned from the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP). Instead, we have developed a simple demonstration unit that runs off of a small water jug. Develop a portable demonstration that addresses these concerns.

Early Adopters 9

Early Adopters Payback Period NGO Influence 9

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

In our experience, well-designed retrofits can deliver 20%-50% energy savings with fast payback periods. Wind and solar developers want your business. Many leading companies, including Wal-Mart , InterContinental Hotels , and many others are already seeing improvements to their bottom line from the solar/battery approach.

Management 8

Management Payback Period Energy Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2017

My analyses show that “smart collaboration” — that is, collaboration targeted at the right opportunities — nearly always pays out, but only after people spend time developing the underlying relationships and processes. Many people and companies start the investment, but quit before seeing the returns.

Payback Period 8

Payback Period How To Real Estate Hedge 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2018

Business students have traditionally considered net present value, payback period, and hurdle rates as necessary tools to determine which project to select. Digital companies, however, consider scientists’ and software workers’ and product development teams’ time to be the company’s most valuable resource.

Report 8

Report GAAP Net Present Value CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2017

Charles Gibb, Belvedere’s CEO, says it made a strategic choice to invest in this project, even though it had a longer payback period than normal. Belvedere’s distillery in Poland shifted from oil to gas for energy generation and added heat recovery systems to capture wasted energy.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Payback Period Brand Energy 8