At top companies, where the inspired use of metrics helps to identify potential leaders and develop their skills, the answer is yes.

Receiving information more frequently isn’t always helpful.

In buyer-supplier relationships in which companies depend on one another, performance may improve.

Innovators are more likely to achieve commercial success if they have strong networks.

Creative insights require time – and a pace at odds with today’s accelerated economy.

Providing support, training and opportunities from day one is critical.

R&D alliances with suppliers or universities are more likely to be fruitful.

Service companies shouldn’t worry about teaching their customers too much.

Companies with better environmental risk management have a lower cost of capital.