President Pelosi.(EDITORIAL)
Forget Obama. Forget McCain. In a few weeks time Democrats are on
track to gain a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, something that
has not happened in 28 years. Ten Republican seats are in . . .
Silver lining in states' fiscal crisis.(EDITORIAL)
WE ARE CHEERED BY NEWS that some states plan to start privatizing
more of their infrastructure. In an ironic recent broadcast, New York
Governor David Paterson, facing ballooning deficits estimated . . .
The past is prologue: stock option scoundrels find a haven on
foreign shores.(FLIP SIDE)
Two years ago, Jacob Alexander, one-time chief executive of
Comverse Technology, fled to Namibia rather than face charges that he
conspired to backdate stock options. If convicted of all 35 . . .
2008 Chief executive of the year.(CEO OF THE YEAR DINNER)
As Anne Mulcahy, CEO of Xerox, walked to the mezzanine balcony
overlooking the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange to ring the
closing bell one day in late July, a well wisher asked her . . .
The Future of M&A: will regulatory pressure quell
acquisitions?(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
Mergers and acquisitions are, to say the least, big business, even
in today's hard times. Deal flow in a slow second quarter still
came close to $1 trillion on just under 9,000 deals worldwide. . . .
The private M&A.: does the "private firm" discount
exist?(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
My parents are about to sell their company too cheap," an MBA
student whose family owns a medical equipment distribution company on
the Mascarene Islands once told me. "How can I help them . . .
Business and social contribution; How do you balance social
responsibility and shareholder interests?(ROUNDTABLE)
In 1970, Milton Friedman argued strenuously that the social
responsibility of business is, above all, to increase profits. In an
article for The New York Times Magazine, he pointed out that . . .
MBA makeover: has the business school curriculum sat so long on
the shelf that it has passed its sell-by date?.(EDUCATION)
When the Carnegie and Ford Foundations unveiled their scathing
critiques in 1959 of what was then the modern MBA degree, they made a
serious impression on their intended audience. The top business . . .
Over 70 percent fear an Obama presidency; It is clear
job-creating business leaders chose McCain over Obama largely because
his
Job Creators Prefer McCain Four to One Over Obama
Who do you support for president?
McCain 80%
Obama 20%
Which candidate do you fear?
McCain 14%
Obama 69%
Neither 12%
Both . . .
Failed strategies: what CEOs can learn from the billion dollar
mistakes of others.(STRATEGY)
When Tom Watson Jr. was chief executive of IBM in the early 1960s,
he summoned an executive to his office after the man lost $10 million in
a venture. Watson asked the man, "Do you know why I . . .
Looking for growth in all the right places: a granular approach
helps CEOs make sound choices about where to complete.(MANAGING
What are the sources of corporate growth? If you take a
middle-of-the-road view of markets, as many executives do, the answers
may surprise you: averaging out the different growth rates in . . .
How effective is your senior team? Creating and sustaining an
effective leadership team is more critical than ever.(ROUND
TABLE)
Today, CEOs rely on their senior teams--or sometimes several
teams--more than ever. Thanks to an ever-more-complex operating
environment, the challenges of competing in a global marketplace and . . .
Gauging new media's impact: in terms of advertising dollars,
new media and old media are still joined at the hip, but the tippin
When Tomas Owadenko planned a weekend getaway to the Provence
region of France with his wife a few years back, he went to a logical
source of information--the Internet. Looking for a place to . . .
Understanding China: pride & policy; Pride in country,
heritage, history, economic power and personal and social freedoms is a
f
"You stupid American," my Chinese friend scolded me.
"You insult China, and you offend me!"
I was shocked, speechless. I had thought that what I had just said,
in complete privacy on a remote . . .
Tech talent trends: where will tomorrow's engineers and
scientists come from?(CHIEF CONCERN)
As CEO of a high-tech Silicon Valley company, this question is
always top of mind and key to the continued success of our business. As
a parent and active promoter of mathematics and science among . . .
Rebound after a historic Fall.(CEO CONFIDENCE INDEX)
THE CEO CONFIDENCE INDEX rose by over 10 percent in August,
according to 292 top executives surveyed. The jump is linked to hope for
improvement in future economic conditions. The current CEO . . .
Thorns & roses.(NICLES CEO CHRO)
ROSE ...
It's rare when a consultant deserves a bouquet, but former
Boeing directer of lean manufacturing JOHN R. BLACK deserves every petal
for this gem from his recently published book, . . .
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.
1. Aggregate return of GE stock for the . . .
Smooth operator.(CEO CHRONICLES)
Ever wonder how long it should take to change the sheets on a bed?
Ask Laurence Geller. The CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts fluffs a
mean pillow--literally. To boost profits at the 20 properties . . .
An upside-down career path to the top.(CEO
WATCH)(Interview)
As chairman of Carlson, the $39.8 billion parent company of
Radisson, Country Inns & Suites, Regent, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
(CWT) and T.G.I. Fridays, Marilyn Carlson Nelson caps a long . . .
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