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The Challenge of Retaining Startup Talent After an Acquisition

Harvard Business

Census Bureau data from 1990 to 2011 that encompasses 230,000 acquired startup workers, the author researched these questions and discovered significantly higher turnover rates among acquired workers compared to regular hires. Why do so many startup employees leave, and how do startup acquisitions impact their careers?

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Building a Direct-to-Consumer Strategy Without Alienating Your Distributors

Harvard Business

We frequently find that executive teams understand the potential of a reinvented distribution strategy; however, they are unclear on how to proceed. Here are three strategies for developing digital distribution approaches that minimize risk: Embrace Stealth. During this period, Home Depot was compelled to carry Cree products.

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Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia

Tom Spencer

Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. THE list of strategy and general business consulting firms is part of the full list of consulting firms in Australia : Tier One – Global. Pacific Strategy Partners. Pacific Strategy Partners. Definitions. Helpful Links. in Management Consulting.

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List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong

Tom Spencer

List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong 2011. by Tom Spencer on September 29, 2011 · 0 comments. List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong. OC&C Strategy Consultants. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Applied Value offers strategy, finance, and operations management services.

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List of strategy consulting firms in London

Tom Spencer

List of strategy consulting firms in London 2011. by Tom Spencer on October 3, 2011 · 0 comments  ·  Image Source. List of strategy consulting firms in London. ADL is a global management consultancy specialising in strategy and operations management, serving major corporations and organisations worldwide.

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The Art of Strategy Is About Knowing When to Say No

Harvard Business

At the time, in 2011, we already had over 300 non-U.S. By the end of the year, we had increased the number of customers by 42% over 2011. One of the most agonizing Omissions I had to make was deferring the opening of our first international office by a year. Whether to go international was a no-brainer.

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Consultant Ninja: How Consultants Manage Frequent Flyer Miles.

Consultant Ninja

February 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM. March 11, 2011 at 1:43 AM. March 14, 2011 at 2:57 AM. March 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM. March 28, 2011 at 2:32 AM. April 18, 2011 at 2:55 AM. October 13, 2011 at 3:27 AM. I am a strategy consultant at. November 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM. nice advice hope for improvement.