How 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.
Business Literature
An 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.
How 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.
Are American Workers Dying for their Paychecks?
Management guru Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that modern management practices are making employees sick.
The Quirky Secrets of the World’s Greatest Innovators
In her book on inventive genius, Melissa Schilling delves into the personality traits that lead to breakthroughs.
Minding the Gender Gap
In her book on gender disparity in the workplace, journalist Joanne Lipman challenges men and women to overcome unconscious bias.
How to Get Time on Your Side
Best-selling author Daniel Pink analyzes more than 700 studies to reveal the science of perfect timing.
How to Banish Bad Habits from Your Company
Freek Vermeulen explains why unhelpful practices go unnoticed and suggests how rooting them out can help innovation.
The Da Vinci Lode
In his magisterial new biography of the ultimate Renaissance man, Walter Isaacson provides important insights into the nature of creativity and innovation.
When a Japanese Company Adopted English as a First Language
In her new book, Harvard Business School Professor Tsedal Neeley examines the challenge of establishing a lingua franca in global companies.
The Troublemakers Who Made Silicon Valley
In her new book, Leslie Berlin offers a group portrait of the unsung heroes who forged iconic companies — and a new industry — in the 1970s.
How to Break Bad Business Habits
Freek Vermeulen of the London Business School offers contrarian nuggets for innovation-hungry leaders.
Creating Defining Moments for Your Customers
Chip and Dan Heath explain how to add defining moments to your customer experience.
Best Business Books 2017: s+b’s Top Shelf
Our picks for the best business books of 2017 in seven categories.
Best Business Books 2017
In the 17th edition of our Best Business Books section, our crack team of reviewers has ferreted out the most inspiring, illuminating, and entertaining volumes of the past year. See also Best Business Books 2017 — in Pictures.
Best Business Books 2017 — In Pictures
Our writers’ selection of the year’s best business book in seven categories.
