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Topic: Boston Consulting Group Inc.

  
INNOVATION   |  Comment

Thoughts on BCG Innovation 2008 Report

BY James Todhunter
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Aug 6, 2008 at 10:54 AM

The Boston Consulting Group has released their latest report on innovation, “Innovation 2008: Is the Tide Turning?” As always, the BCG report provides some great insights on the state of innovation in business. Some ...READ»

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE   |  Comment

The Red Zone

BY Joe Robinson
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:20 AM

At the Boston Consulting Group, put in too many hours and you'll get flagged.READ»

MBAS   |  1 comment

MBAs Rate the Recruiters


Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Jan 4, 2005 at 7:03 PM

Some B-school rankings ask corporate recruiters to rate the top MBA programs. But the MBAs at Stanford Business School decided to turn the tables on that idea by recognizing the top recruiters. The winners: PepsiCo, Boston ...READ»

LEADERSHIP MENTORING   |  3 comments

Are You on Digital Time?

BY Alan M. Webber
Relevancy Score: 99
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:59 PM

Nearly 10 years ago, George Stalk Jr. literally wrote the book on how companies can compete on speed. Today, he says, time is still the ultimate competitive weapon -- but by going digital, you can make your company even faster and even more competitive.READ»

BUSINESS BOOKS   |  Comment

The 10 Lives of George Stalk

BY Jennifer Reingold
Relevancy Score: 95
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 7:51 AM

The star strategy consultant was declared dead three times -- and came back unrepentant and tougher than ever. His new book sees competition as a matter of life or death.READ»

INNOVATION   |  5 comments

Increasing Innovation

BY Heath Row
Relevancy Score: 93
Tue Jan 27, 2004 at 10:18 AM

Dave Pollard offers lengthy commentary and context about a recent Boston Consulting Group survey that found that innovation was a top priority for 2004 in 90% of organizations surveyed. 20% said innovation is the top priority 69% ...READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

Thinking About Innovation Metrics

BY James Todhunter
Relevancy Score: 92
Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 6:03 PM

Paul Sloan considers innovation metrics on his BQF blog.  This question comes up quite frequently as companies need to be able to justify their investments in innovation and R&D.   As Paul notes, the Boston Consulting Group ...READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

Digital Matters - Issue 33

BY John Ellis
Relevancy Score: 90
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:14 AM

"You don't have to be a tyro to see that the traditional consulting model still applies."READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

How Do Fast Companies Work Now?

BY Keith H. Hammonds
Relevancy Score: 88
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:30 AM

Imagine a company started by the best-connected investment bank in the world, by a leading management-consulting firm, and by one of the top venture-capital firms. Give it $300 million -- and set it loose to reinvent big business.READ»

BUSINESS BOOKS   |  Comment

What Do You Get for $50 Billion?

BY Polly LaBarre
Relevancy Score: 71
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:49 PM

According to a new book on the consulting business, a year's worth of advice -- and more questions than answers.READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

The Price is Right

BY Linda Tischler
Relevancy Score: 70
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:44 AM

Sure, everybody loves a bargain. But smart companies know we'll also happily pay a premium for products we really love. These "new luxuries" aren't always what you'd expect, either.READ»

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Strategy, Execution, and Innovation

BY Vijay Govindarajan
Relevancy Score: 64
Tue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:44 PM

What enabled the Detroit Pistons to overcome the mighty Los Angeles Lakers in this year's NBA finals? Great game plans? Or great players? Will this year's presidential election be won with a superior campaign design? Or with memorable ...READ»

BUSINESS BOOKS   |  Comment

Generation *##@**##@!!

BY Katharine Mieszkowski
Relevancy Score: 64
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:06 AM

A new book on workplace tensions among four generations -- veterans, boomers, Xers, and nexters -- explains why it's so difficult for all of us to get along. So do you have a problem with that?READ»

Ivan Glickman
FAST COMPANY   |  12 comments

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Innovation* But Were Afraid To Ask

BY Richard Watson
Relevancy Score: 57
Wed Oct 7, 2009 at 3:53 AM

This is way too long for a blog, but what the heck... “There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system”- Machiavelli (1469-1527) One of the ...READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

Open Innovation - What You Said

BY James Todhunter
Relevancy Score: 56
Tue May 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM

As companies are looking for ways to fuel innovation without burning cash and other resources, one method of idea generation that has been garnering a lot of buzz is open innovation.  In pursuing open innovation, companies ...READ»

INNOVATION   |  1 comment

Delta's Web Strategy Takes Flight

BY Keith H. Hammonds
Relevancy Score: 54
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:18 AM

Delta is flying high on the Web -- thanks to a bunch of smart dotcom partnerships. Here's how one big company is making the Web connection.READ»

Ivan Glickman
FAST COMPANY   |  1 comment

Models of Innovation

BY Richard Watson
Relevancy Score: 51
Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Seeing that my last post was about bath bubbles I thought I’d better get a bit more serious, so here’s a quick review of innovation models. First though I think it’s worth looking at definitions because in my experience a ...READ»

CULTURE   |  2 comments

Material Guilt


Relevancy Score: 50
Tue Dec 23, 2003 at 4:48 PM

There's a fascinating essay in the Los Angeles Times today on the guilt trip over the usual American buying binge during the holidays. Michael J. Silverstein of the Boston Consulting Group assures us that it's okay to buy. Guilt? ...READ»

MANAGEMENT   |  2 comments

Next Time, What Say We Boil a Consultant

BY Fast Company
Relevancy Score: 45
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:36 PM

Consultant Debunking UnitREAD»

LEADERSHIP SKILLS   |  3 comments

What Makes Teams Work?

BY Regina Fazio Maruca
Relevancy Score: 44
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:19 AM

Unit of OneREAD»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

Don't Confuse Creativity with Innovation

BY Richard Watson
Relevancy Score: 41
Tue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:44 PM

The British Government says that we are all creative -- and that education and workplace environments are at fault for not providing enough recognition or encouragement. This is an increasingly fashionable argument, But is it true? I ...READ»

STARTUPS   |  Comment

Soul Proprietor

BY Keith H. Hammonds
Relevancy Score: 37
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:18 AM

In the midst of the Internet-driven startup boom, it's easy to forget the personal sacrifices that are required to build a company. The saga of smartRay Network Inc. offers a powerful reminder of what real entrepreneurship is all about.READ»

DESIGN IN BUSINESS   |  Comment

Driven By Design

BY Bill Breen
Relevancy Score: 35
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:22 AM

Pininfarina's legendary craftsmanship helped put ailing Maserati on the road to recovery. But for the $1 billion Italian studio, design is only the most visible arm of a far bigger machine.READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

Return on Consultant

BY Martin Kihn
Relevancy Score: 34
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 7:57 AM

Are consultants really worth the big bucks we pay them? Hmm...let us guess.READ»

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION   |  7 comments

Spicing Up the Gum Trade

BY Evan West
Relevancy Score: 29
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:24 AM

The Wrigley Global Innovation Center is changing the way the venerable candy maker creates products. How a sleek new chew came to be.READ»

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