Quentin Fottrell from the Wall Street Journal writes, “J.C. Penney tried to steal some of Apple’s magic when it poached Apple retail guru Ron Johnson to be its CEO. And the company seems to be trying again with Myron “Mike” Ullman, the retailer’s once and future CEO. Apple’s current dominance, after all, didn’t begin until Steve [...]
Multiple CEOs Can Create Strategic Advantage
This week’s move by Samsung to name two more individuals to the post of chief executive officer — giving the company three CEOs — is making news on MarketWatch, which reports, “And experts say there’s good reason to be optimistic about such moves.”Steve Langerud, director of professional opportunities at DePauw University, says, “I see co-CEOs [...]
More Companies Banning Cell Phones During Meetings
“As cardinals from all over the world gather to decide on the successor to Pope Benedict XVI, the use of cellphones is strictly forbidden,” reports MarketWatch today. “Call it the cardinal rule: The digital wall of silence surrounding the papal conclave may be catching on in the corporate world, as well.” Increasingly, companies are banning [...]
