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C.K. Prahalad and M.S. Krishnan on the New Age of Innovation
To successfully compete in 21st-century business, companies must reinvent their processes and culture in order to sustain innovative solutions.
May 30, 2008 / Podcast # 08-22
In their new book The New Age of Innovation: Driving Cocreated Value Through Global Networks, authors C.K. Prahalad and M.S. Krishnan argue that the key to creating value and the future growth of every business depends on accessing a global network of resources to co-create unique experiences with customers, one at a time. Read more…
Ron Hira on the Inside Story of Outsourcing America
Where have so many good jobs gone? And how can we get them back?
April 11, 2008 / Podcast # 08-15
One of the hottest, most controversial topics in the news is the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. Outsourced jobs are extending well beyond the manufacturing sector to include white-collar professionals, particularly in information technology, financial services, and customer service. In his new book Outsourcing America, Ron Hira reveals just how much outsourcing is taking place, what its impact is and will be, and what can be done about the loss of jobs. Read more…
Barry Libert on How “We” Are Smarter Than “Me”
How can businesses profit from the wisdom of crowds?
March 7, 2008 / Podcast # 08-10
Online Social Networking is a reality. The millions of people who have a Facebook or MySpace page, or anyone who uses Wikipedia or Google, knows this. But for today’s companies, the question remains, how can we profit from the crowds who are swarming all over the internet?
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Winners of the 2007 Alliance Awards on Strategic Alliance Excellence
What are the secrets to strategic alliance excellence?
January 25, 2008 / Podcast # 08-04
Strategic alliances and partnerships play a crucial role in growing businesses in today’s marketplace. But for every success story, there are numerous perils and pitfalls waiting to cause alliances to fail – so what are the secrets to strategic alliance success?
The Association for Strategic Alliance Professionals awarded a handful of companies its annual Alliance Awards for demonstrating excellence in strategic alliances. In this podcast we interview several strategic alliance executives from these companies to share insights behind their outstanding success.
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Gordon Patzer on Why Looks Matter More than You Think
A new book presents an ugly truth: when it comes to success, it’s what’s on the outside that counts.
January 18, 2008 / Podcast # 08-03
Dr. Gordon L. Patzer has devoted the last 30 years to investigating this unsettling phenomenon for both women and men, and how it touches every part of our lives. In his book Looks, (AMACOM) - he reveals not only its impact on romance, but also on family dynamics, performance in school, career, courtroom proceedings, politics and government. Read more…