by Linda Henman on February 23, 2011
Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal reported that Wal-Mart is in the midst of the worst U.S. sales slump ever, posting its second straight year of declining sales. How can this happen to America’s behemoth? They misstepped. To jumpstart lethargic growth and counter the rise of competitors, decision makers veered away from the winning-formula mission: “Saving People [...]
by Linda Henman on August 10, 2010
Now that the news of Mark Hurd’s sudden departure from HP has settled, the company has begun the process of finding his successor — something, many believe, only a handful of people in the world are qualified to do. The significant number of recent CEO departures suggests something needs to change in the way companies [...]
by Linda Henman on November 4, 2009
In parts of Indonesia Komodo Dragons make unwelcome and unannounced visits to villages that border their habitat. Even though the giant lizards and humans lived in harmony for generations, contention exists now. Environmentalists have imposed new policies in a region where people perceived a sacred duty in caring for the Komodo Dragons. The relationship between [...]