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#29 The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company

Jul 2, 2018 · 39m
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  • David Packard's HP Way philosophy emphasizing profit as a measure of teamwork, narrow focus, and sustainable growth from retained earnings
  • Key business principles including avoiding long-term debt (lessons from Great Depression), preventing layoffs through careful management, and employee development
  • Organizational wisdom on avoiding centralization, maintaining company culture, and making decisions that weren't taught in business schools

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