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The Importance of Organizational Resilience

Experience to Lead

Businesses regularly establish routines in the way they operate, but when problems arise and they’re thrown a curve ball, those routines and competencies may no longer work for the situation managers find themselves in. In turn, this creates space for a resilient workplace culture to flourish and generate sustainable ways of operating.

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Why Quants Should Manage Your Supply Chain Risk

Harvard Business Review

When ash clouds from the Icelandic volcano darkened the skies over Europe, planes were grounded, interrupting business travel and disrupting air freight. Generally, the experts trying to address this issue take for granted that risk is a cost managers want to avoid and portray risk management as an attempt to avoid this potential cost.

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How Multinationals Can Grow in the Middle East and Africa

Harvard Business Review

strong opposition to the Iran nuclear deal; a ban on travelers from several Muslim-majority countries), many companies are still looking to invest in the region. more competitive prices, more localized products) and improve their risk management and operational efficiency. if the U.S.