Issue 94, Spring 2019

Cover story

Organizations & People
Good Work, with Video

by Bhushan Sethi and Carol Stubbings

Today’s employees want jobs that are intrinsically rewarding and that fit their values. And though the meaning of work is different for each person, companies that act now to address these demands will gain a lasting competitive advantage. See also “Five Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience.”

In this issue

Good Work, The Short Life of Enlightened Leadership, Closing the Culture Gap, and More

Organizations & People
Closing the Culture Gap

by DeAnne Aguirre, Varya Davidson, and Carolin Oelschlegel

Linking rhetoric and reality in business transformation.
Strategy & Leadership
The short life of enlightened leadership (and how to extend it)

by James O’Toole

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.
Global Perspective
GMO
Sustaining Southeast Asia’s momentum

by David Wijeratne, Neil Plumridge, and Sundara Raj

How the 10 countries of the vibrant ASEAN region can avoid the threat of slower growth.

Leading Ideas

Tech & innovation
How robots will transform the C-suite

by Stephanie Hyde and Wilson Chow

Senior executives need to lead a workforce that seamlessly blends human talent and automation.
Young Profs

Tech & innovation
Human Creativity in the Age of Smart Machines

by Howard Yu

The story of how one organization helped the chronically homeless demonstrates the inherent value of observation, empathy, and perseverance.
Inside the Mind of the CEO

Thought leaders
Business cycle

by Daniel Gross and Brian Caisman

Peloton’s bikes may be stationary. But as CEO John Foley tells us, the company is on the move.
Strategy
Why your next deal may be a partnership

by Bob Saada and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres

A new study shows that alliances and joint ventures are on the rise worldwide.
Workforce
What you can learn from your employee networks

by Maya Townsend

Many companies support resource groups that bring people together, but stop short of assessing their value.

Essays

Tech & innovation
The Blitzscaling Basics

by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh

In their new book, Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh explain why it often makes sense to prioritize growth over efficiency.
Tech & innovation
Redefiners are doing digital right

by Tom Puthiyamadam, David Clarke, and Scott Likens

Companies that have the digital aspiration of fundamentally changing their operating model can face disruption head-on.
Consumer & retail
The new fortune at the bottom of the pyramid

by Deepa Prahalad

Profound changes are closing the gap between the world’s poorest consumers and others, offering an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to create — and share in — prosperity. For more insight, see “Changes to the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid.”

Books in Brief

Business books
Why the Digital Era Is a Boon for Pop Culture

by Daniel Akst

In his new book, economist Joel Waldfogel argues that digitization is ushering in a golden age for both producers and consumers of entertainment.
Business books
Muddling Through

by Mark Gimein

Scott Belsky’s new book offers inspiration to leaders slogging through the life span of a successful business.

The Thought Leader Interview

Inside the Mind of the CEO

Understanding the potential of artificial intelligence

by Euan Cameron and Deborah Unger

Daniel Hulme, CEO of the AI solutions startup Satalia, offers other chief executives a primer on the technology that will shape the future of work and business.

Recent Research

s+b Blogs

How to Tell When It’s Quittin’ Time

by Matt Palmquist

To deter turnover, managers can watch for the behaviors that employees exhibit when they are considering leaving.

Trending articles

1.Mastering the connection between strategy and culture
Business leaders often are tempted to focus on strategy over culture. But the strongest companies take four key actions that deliver the best of both.
2.How to prepare for anything
When the paint shop leadership team for carmaker Audi initiated a change process, they decided to trust the power of questions.
3.The rise of the eco-friendly consumer
During the pandemic, people have become more sensitive to the environmental impact of their shopping decisions—and companies are responding.
4.10 principles of organization design
These fundamental guidelines, drawn from experience, can help you reshape your organization to fit your business strategy. See also “A guide to organization design.”
5.Mushrooms and other fashion must-haves
The need to reduce emissions in the fashion industry is leading to unexpected products and partnerships.

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