No more rough justice.(EDITORIAL)
ON A SUNDAY MORNING TELEVISION SHOW in 2005 Eliot Spitzer
personally attacked Chief Executive magazine calling it "the voice
for the corrupt CEOs, rather than for the vast majority who are
honest." . . .
The wealth of nations: sometimes it's best to stick with
what you know.(FLIP SIDE)
Anyone lucky enough to see the recent public television broadcast
of the New York Philharmonic's historic concert in Pyongyang can
see why there has been so much controversy lately about the . . .
Lessons from luxury travel: looking for a crash course in global
business? Try jet-setting around the world.(EXECUTIVE LIFE)
There's really only one word to describe Machu Picchu, and
Ingram Chodorow uses it as he steps off a bus having just toured the
Inca empire's ruins. "Spectacular," he says. "Just
spectacular." But . . .
New CEO, old team: three steps to getting the most from the team
you inherit.(TRANSITIONS)
You've just gotten the word. You are the new CEO--or maybe the
word is that your offer to acquire another company has just been
accepted. Whatever the source, you will now have a new bunch . . .
Lessons for the Indian market: legions of big-name companies have
failed in India. Here's how to avoid joining them.(EMERGING
MA
So much about India seems so familiar. Unlike China, almost
everyone in India who interacts with foreigners can speak English. The
British introduced Western systems of government, education . . .
Understanding immigration and trade: what will a shortage of
skilled labor do to U.S. competitiveness?(PUBLIC POLICY)
Three years ago I spoke at a meeting of a trade association known
as the Biotechnology Industry Organization. Walking down the aisles, I
was struck by the odd juxtaposition of booths. Most featured . . .
Shocks to the supply chain: what happens when your carefully
orchestrated logistics fall apart?(LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT)(Company
ov
Last summer, when The Boeing Co. announced it would delay the
introduction of its 787 Dreamliner, CEO Jim McNerney blamed the problem
on the company's supply chain. A large product like an . . .
A time to mourn-or a time to mine? The credit crisis is
unearthing a wealth of acquisition opportunities in Europe and
Asia.(INS
"This is a gem!" exclaimed the MD of a renowned European
technology firm as he examined the sample of a perfectly formed piece of
plastic lens shown to him by the chief technology officer of . . .
Global leaders of tomorrow: meet 12 executives in Europe, Asia
and Latin America who are reshaping global commerce.(Company
over
A new generation of business leaders are asserting their
capabilities and determination around the world. They comprise the
post-millennial vanguard forging our global economy.
Complementing and . . .
Political party problems: what can we learn from the jockeying of
political factions?(UNCOMMON WISDOM)
Of late, I've been following large organizations in historic
flux. Consider, on the one hand, the Democratic and Republican parties
of the U.S., and on the other, the Communist Party of the . . .
Cultural capital in the C-suite: today's leaders must be as
comfortable managing in Mumbai or Tokyo as they are in London or New
The corporate world is in an extreme state of flux. The sub-prime
crisis, the incredible rise of parts of the developing world,
developments in forgotten places like Africa and other factors . . .
The numbers.(CEO WATCH)
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In the upcoming presidential election, what three issues are most
important to you and your business?
RANK
Iraq, War . . .
CEO confidence hits record low.(CEO CONFIDENCE INDEX)
THE CEO CONFIDENCE INDEX HAS HIT ITS LOWEST LEVEL since Chief
Executive magazine began tracking executive market sentiment. This
month, according to 321 top executives surveyed, overall confidence . . .
INfact.(CEO CHRONICLES)
Information begins with facts, which can be assembled to identify
trends. Put it all together to derive knowledge. Presenting Chief
executive's INfact.
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1. Wealthiest . . .
Thorns & roses.(CEO WATCH)
ROSE ...
To NEW YORK MAGAZINE for its cover showing a full length portrait
of Eliot Spitzer with an arrow caption pointing to the former
governor's groin, indicating where his brains are located. . . .
Routers in the sky.(CEO WATCH)(Interview)
Born in Kashmir, raised in Bombay (now Mumbai), Pradman Kaul came
to the U.S. at the age of 17 in 1963 to study engineering at George
Washington University and never looked back. He joined . . .
U.S. job losses for the past three months may only be the
beginning.(INbox)
Of more than 250 U.S. and 150 Canadian employers surveyed by
Mercer, many reported that they are considering job freezes or
downsizings as a result of the changing economic environment. Only . . .
Eye on the ball.(CEO CHRONICLES)
Ward J. "Tim" Timken, chairman of Canton, Ohio-based
Timken Co., once got a major dose of brand affirmation by pulling into a
Kansas filling station. When the gas station attendant recognized . . .
Trials and triumphs.(CEO CHRONICLES)
When Andy Prozes took the helm at LexisNexis in 2000, the company
was the go-to resource for legal records, relied upon by law firms and
corporate law departments as a one-stop resource for all . . .
Hulu Hoopla?(CEO CHRONICLES)
Jason Kilar is underscoring some of the differences between his new
online video startup, Hulu, and its corporate parents: NBC Universal and
News Corp., owner of the Fox Broadcasting Company. He . . .
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