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Organizations are increasingly focusing on low-carbon strategies and sustainability efforts to combat the climate crisis. [ more ]

The National Science Foundation is connecting U.S. startups with Taiwanese counterparts in strategic sectors like semiconductors and AI.

The program aims to help U.S. startups collaborate with overseas partners, particularly in Taiwan, to access deep tech innovations like biotechnology and quantum computing. [ more ]

The Biden administration is providing funding for semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona to enhance domestic production.

The funding is part of a larger effort to strengthen the U.S. edge in military technology and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers. [ more ]

Creating incentives for organic growth

Avoid typecasting business units for ongoing growth [ more ]

Gig work offers flexibility but comes with lower pay and limited protections.

Traditional strategies like petitions and boycotts are less effective in the gig economy. [ more ]

Donald Trump's career has been marked by significant instances of financial luck, such as family backing and bank support during debt crises.

Trump's recent windfall came from the merger of Trump Media & Technology Group with Digital World Acquisition, resulting in a significantly overvalued stock. [ more ]

Steve Dennis is a renowned retail influencer and author, known for his expertise in strategic advising and customer growth in the retail sector.

HBR Learning offers online leadership training courses like Strategy Planning and Execution to help individuals enhance their skills and advance their careers. [ more ]

Successful CSR integrates experimentation for community engagement and impact.

Companies with inflexible CSR methods often fail, impacting partnerships and performance. [ more ]

Crypto investments can be risky even when perceived as cautious.

Investors can unknowingly become involved in high-risk trading through seemingly safe platforms. [ more ]

PE firms apply due diligence for growth, but companies often fail to use the same approach in their own strategies.

Companies can benefit from applying due diligence skills and tools to ongoing operations for sustained growth. [ more ]

Attending industry events can lead to accidental disclosure of sensitive information.

Competitors at conferences can pose fair-competition risks leading to legal trouble. [ more ]

GenAI features support creativity, problem-solving, and information processing for knowledge workers.

GenAI tools are expected to enhance organizational effectiveness and competitiveness, with a significant increase in enterprise spending by 2027. [ more ]

Leaders must take a hard look at their cost base to reposition for growth.

CEOs can take five critical actions to tackle cost challenges. [ more ]

CEOs realize company culture impacts performance and growth.

Establishing core values is just the first step in building a positive workplace culture. [ more ]

Different family business owners want varying levels of involvement.

It's essential to discuss and normalize desires of family business owners to avoid tensions. [ more ]

Creating flatter structures can increase collaboration, agility, and employee empowerment.

Every layer of hierarchy adds latency and risk aversion in decision-making, making flatter structures more efficient. [ more ]

Diversification can be an effective growth strategy with specific rules to follow. [ more ]

Bank of Japan raised benchmark rate after 17 years

Shift away from negative interest rates confirmed [ more ]

The fastest-growing age group in the US labor force is 65 and older.

Companies must value and create opportunities for older workers to prevent them from retiring prematurely. [ more ]

Skills-first hiring focuses on demonstrable skills over a traditional degree.

Benefits include broader talent pool, quicker role filling, and increased employee retention. [ more ]

Flexible work culture leads to overwork impacting mental health

Malissa Clark offers a three-step process to reverse overwork culture [ more ]

Using automation tools for regular transfers simplifies retirement savings.

Focus on saving a good chunk of your salary (10%-20%) for retirement by investing in a diversified portfolio. [ more ]

Reinvestment rate is crucial for a family business's growth.

Focusing on reinvestment rate leads to purpose-driven decisions. [ more ]

Decay of rules-based trade impacts growth strategy

Companies must focus on innovative offerings for growth [ more ]

Traditional consumer businesses can thrive by locating near more efficient rivals to highlight their traditions and value.

Despite challenges, traditional boulangeries in France maintain a majority share of the bread market. [ more ]

The Nikkei 225 index reached historical highs above 40,000 points after three decades of deflation and negative rates.

Moderate inflation in Japan is aiding in boosting confidence for companies to invest and encouraging consumer spending. [ more ]

Working long hours won't save a struggling company

Focus on making purposeful choices in your work [ more ]

Accelerators provide mentorship, education, and resources in exchange for equity, contributing to higher funding and survival rates for startups.

Key strategies for accelerator effectiveness include compressed advice, friendly rivalry, and structured developmental activities for balanced learning and execution. [ more ]

Walmart CEO raises managers' salaries and adds stock grants, highlighting pay gap

Base salary for Walmart Supercenter managers rises to $128,000 with stock grants up to $20,000 per year [ more ]

Money serves as a unit of account and medium of exchange, not just a store of value.

Cryptocurrencies are often focused on being store of value assets rather than functioning as money. [ more ]

Creation without disruption has organizational advantages

Nondisruptive creation can lead to avoiding confrontations and securing support [ more ]

The Oscars ceremony started an hour early this year at 4 P.M.

Christopher Nolan's films often play with temporal dislocation and laments for lost time. [ more ]

Not receiving an expected promotion can lead to negative emotions like frustration and resentment.

Career growth can be supported through resources like online leadership training courses. [ more ]