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A version of this article appeared in the February 2006 issue of Harvard Business Review.
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Financial analysis,
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Innovation,
Leadership,
Leadership development,
Technology and analytics,
IT management,
Strategic planning,
Risk management,
Personnel policies,
Motivating people,
Organizational culture,
Workspaces design,
Marketing,
Product development,
Brand management,
Pricing strategy,
Competitive strategy,
Growth strategy,
Web-based technologies,
International business,
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