April 23, 2019
Machine learned
In his new book, Globotics Upheaval, economist Richard Baldwin wrestles with the opportunities and perils brought about by globalization and robotics.
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s+b BlogsApril 11, 2019Large businesses don’t have to be lousy innovators
In his new book, Harvard Business School prof Gary Pisano offers senior leaders a three-part solution to the innovation challenge.
s+b BlogsApril 8, 2019Poetry at work
The brilliant poet Wallace Stevens spent his career in the insurance industry. To what extent did these two aspects of his life nourish one another?
April 1, 2019Why big-wave surfers are just like actuaries
In her new book, Allison Schrager argues that we can learn a lot about risk management, moral hazard, and financial safety from the dudes who tackle 80-foot waves on fiberglass boards.
s+b BlogsMarch 7, 2019The wisdom of The Old Wives’ Tale
A 1908 novel about the fate of two sisters in Victorian England has a great deal to teach us about the challenges women face in the business world.
March 1, 2019Finding your company’s cultural sweet spot
In her new book, psychology professor Michele Gelfand explains some of the differences between social groups, and the conflicts that erupt among them.
February 15, 2019Can Capitalism Be Fixed?
In his new book, The Future of Capitalism, Oxford economist Paul Collier lays out a path to restore the ethical foundations of the free-market system in the U.S. and Europe.
February 11, 2019The Short Life of Enlightened Leadership (and How to Extend It)
Most companies that try to do well by doing good can’t make it last. Their leaders need to think more carefully about their philosophy and governance.
s+b BlogsFebruary 11, 2019Finance, Disaster, and You
The Financier, an overlooked 1912 volume by iconic novelist Theodore Dreiser, has a great deal to teach businesspeople about hubris, adversity, and redemption.
February 1, 2019Will Manufacturers Rule the Global Economy Once More?
Tuck School of Business professor Richard D’Aveni proposes a technology-driven vision of manufacturing dominance.
January 17, 2019Muddling Through
Scott Belsky’s new book offers inspiration to leaders slogging through the life span of a successful business.
s+b BlogsJanuary 14, 2019Yes, Henry David Thoreau Was an Industrial Innovator
We can learn valuable lessons from the transcendentalist writer’s forays into the family pencil business.
s+b BlogsJanuary 7, 2019Ken Iverson’s Plain Talk
The management philosophy of the CEO who disrupted Big Steel is as relevant today as it was 20 years ago.
November 28, 2018Leaders Should Focus on Human Dignity at Work
Conflict resolution expert Donna Hicks explores the poorly understood and underutilized power of dignity.
November 12, 2018Why the Digital Era Is a Boon for Pop Culture
In his new book, economist Joel Waldfogel argues that digitization is ushering in a golden age for both producers and consumers of entertainment.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Marketing
Marketing Is Dead! Long Live Marketing! See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018
Writers at strategy+business pick the year’s best books in seven categories.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: s+b’s Top Shelf
Our picks for the best business books of 2018 in seven categories. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Innovation
Technology Emerging. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Strategy
Making the Leap. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Economics
Value-Added History. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Management
Revising the Managerial Playbook. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Leadership
Engagement Announcements. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Narratives
American Tales. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018
In the 18th edition of strategy+business's Best Business Books section, our writers identify the three most compelling reads in seven genres. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.
s+b BlogsOctober 12, 2018Google in Paperback Form: The 50th Anniversary of the Whole Earth Catalog
The entrepreneurial credo at the heart of Stewart Brand’s underground publication has shaped our world.
October 1, 2018The Blitzscaling Basics
In their new book, Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh explain why it often makes sense to prioritize growth over efficiency.
September 19, 2018Physician, Disrupt Thyself
Professors Vijay Govindarajan and Ravi Ramamurti offer U.S. healthcare providers a prescription for reverse innovation from India.
August 9, 2018Gutenberg’s Revenge
Why books are the only form of physical media whose sales are growing.
August 8, 2018When Prediction Gets Cheap
In their new book, a trio of Rotman School professors demystify artificial intelligence for business leaders.
s+b BlogsAugust 2, 2018Why Wandering Works Wonders for Managers
There are lots of whimsical ways to stay grounded, but simply walking around the workplace is still the best.
July 25, 2018Back from the Brink?
A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation.
July 10, 2018The Enthusiasms of Tom Peters
In his exuberant new book, the management guru sums up 50 years of experience with exhortations to pursue excellence.
July 3, 2018Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures
A selection of books perfect for your commute — or the beach.
June 26, 2018How to Make Property Work Better for Society
In their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”
June 4, 2018How to Become a Master of Disaster
The more complex and tightly coupled the system, say authors Chris Clearfield and András Tilcsik, the more urgent the need to manage the risk of meltdowns.
May 11, 2018An Ode to the Thief of Time
In his new book, Andrew Santella explores procrastination, and why it is that whenever there is a job to do, you can count on someone putting it off. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”
April 23, 2018How to Cure a Bad Case of Metric Fixation
History professor Jerry Muller reminds us that not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”
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