Monthly Archives: September 2011

When we meet with prospective investors, I don’t speak much, and for good reason. There are three founding partners: Clayton Christensen, Matt Christensen, and me. When Clay is in the room, people want to hear from him. He’s not only … Continue reading →

A resurgence of U.S. manufacturing seems to be in the offing. With production costs rising in China, some companies are bringing their manufacturing back to the U.S. While it still makes sense to manufacture in China for the booming local … Continue reading →

At a private meeting for some of Europe’s largest companies, held on the neutral territory of Switzerland’s tallest mountain, the future of the eurozone and its impact on corporate investment were high on the agenda. Most were blasé as trade … Continue reading →

Since filing their S-1 ahead of their potential IPO, Groupon scrutiny has been intense. More and more, sales costs are rising and subscribers are buying fewer Groupons. Meanwhile, the company needs cash to keep ahead of its mounting expenses; one … Continue reading →

This blog post is part of the HBR Online Forum The CEO’s Role in Fixing the System. To achieve sustained growth and profit in today’s hyper-competitive global markets, leadership must have a deep commitment to and knowledge of those who … Continue reading →

This post, the first of a four-part series, is also part of the HBR Insight Center Growing the Top Line. Ask any sales leader how selling has changed in the past decade, and you’ll hear a lot of answers but … Continue reading →

Companies intent on wooing the Chinese consumer are ramping up their local research and development efforts. In the past five years, global fast-moving consumer goods companies have announced plans to pour over $5 billion into R&D in China. The case … Continue reading →

An interview with Francis Ford Coppola, acclaimed film director. For more, read the Life’s Work section in the October issue of HBR. Download this podcast

The advent of Facebook’s new Timeline feature gives you, your colleagues, and your customers a whole new set of reasons to share your moment-by-moment news, photos, and reflections. Instead of a flat list of stories on your wall, and a … Continue reading →

Perhaps Jeff Bezos reread Sun Tzu on his Kindle. His “Fire” fight is neither a declaration of tablet war nor a clashing of clouds. It’s much, much bigger. Steve Jobs, Larry and Sergey, Reed Hastings, Steve Ballmer, and Mark Zuckerberg … Continue reading →