Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2018

We have identified how hospitals’ budgeting systems have erected three distinct barriers to the adoption of technology. These barriers, however, can be overcome by changing how hospitals acquire new technology and by providing incentives to units to use digital innovations to provide more effective and efficient care.

Budgeting 8

Budgeting System Innovation Payback Period 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2018

Since then, we interviewed several chief financial officers (CFOs) of leading technology companies and senior analysts of investment banks who follow technology companies. Business students have traditionally considered net present value, payback period, and hurdle rates as necessary tools to determine which project to select.

Report 8

Report GAAP Net Present Value CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

In our experience, well-designed retrofits can deliver 20%-50% energy savings with fast payback periods. is on a commercial rate with their utility, and that rate includes a demand charge—essentially a premium for companies that use a lot of power over a short period of time (rather than using a constant rate).

Management 8

Management Payback Period Energy Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 13, 2014

Chief Marketing Officer Beth Comstock told me they looked to see how they could take this battery technology to new markets. Organic growth depends on discovering breakthrough ideas, leveraging technology, and getting closer to customers. Product development: g etting closer to customers and moving faster.

Six Sigma 8

Six Sigma Incubator Payback Period Ries 8