The great polar explorers all had seconds-in-command to help manage their teams. The role is still needed in organizations today.
Why businesses need to help employees build friendships
Peer coaching nurtures connections that make employees want to stay with the company.
How talented are you at spotting talent?
A new book makes the case for a more open-minded approach to hiring.
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Is it time to fire yourself?
Anyone can get stuck in a rut and become too invested in the initiatives they’ve launched. Use this mental trick to keep a fresh perspective.
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The brave, new world of work
Strategy+business contributors have been doing some deep thinking on the seismic changes that have shaken offices—and home offices—over the past two years.
Getting and staying motivated
In her new book, Booth School of Business professor Ayelet Fishbach brings behavioral science to bear on the perennial challenge of goal achievement.
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Dentsu International’s pursuit of a more conscious consumerism
Global CEO Wendy Clark on the need to transform to create growth and social impact.
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A method to effectively consolidate organisation-wide risk data is necessary.
Meet the four forces shaping your workforce strategy
Specialization. Scarcity. Rivalry. Humanity. Companies that understand—and harness—these forces will have an edge in creating vibrant workforces capable of achieving sustained, positive outcomes.
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Maintaining network connections
As we redesign work for the hybrid future, it is vital to understand the ways that information flows and networks form within organizations.
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It’s time to challenge the status quo at family businesses
Next-generation leaders need to prioritize environmental, social, and governance issues to build their own legacy.
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Determining “nonnegotiables” in the new hybrid era of work
By breaking down must-haves for individuals, teams, customers, and communities, organizations can help ensure success.
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Rocket-powered culture
The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe’s account of the birth of the American space program, offers a primer for business leaders on how to build a winning workplace.
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Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro is mapping new growth
CEO and managing director S.N. Subrahmanyan on how technology and sustainability are creating new opportunities.
Business needs to adjust its political antennae
A new book suggests that the ways in which CEOs define the relationship between politics and business will shape our world in the future.
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Purpose is a two-way street
As companies seek to attract and retain employees, they need to focus more on understanding workers’ individual purpose.
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It’s not enough for CEOs to empathize with employees
Instead, Potential Project founder Rasmus Hougaard says wise compassion is the key to having difficult conversations with workers.
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It’s time to challenge the status quo at family businesses
Next-generation leaders need to prioritize environmental, social, and governance issues to build their own legacy.
Seven imperatives for moving beyond digital
Drawing on research of transformative companies, PwC authors recommend ways that executive teams can disrupt themselves and become leaders in the digital age.
Living in a world of unicorns
Venture-backed giants are scaling up and transforming markets as varied fintech, electric vehicles, and healthcare.
The brave, new world of work
Strategy+business contributors have been doing some deep thinking on the seismic changes that have shaken offices—and home offices—over the past two years.
Doing the right deals
How corporate leaders can avoid value-destroying M&A.
Dentsu International’s pursuit of a more conscious consumerism
Global CEO Wendy Clark on the need to transform to create growth and social impact.