How to succeed in uncertain times
In a difficult environment, leaders need to resist the impulse to adopt a defensive pose. They must instead take actions that will position their organization for success.
Issue 99, Summer 2020
Cover story
GMOSix keys to unlocking upskilling at scale
Research suggests that with the right mind-set, technological literacy, and community engagement, you can shepherd your entire workforce into the digital future.The most agile day
What the Allied invasion of Normandy has to teach us about the power and utility of organizational agility.Forces of nature
Understanding how ecosystems grow, thrive, and regenerate can help leaders steer their organization in the future.
Leading Ideas
- s+b BlogsHealthcare
Seven key actions business can take to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
In the face of a global crisis, well-prepared businesses can help protect their workers and their bottom lines. - s+b BlogsWorkforce
How to help your employees own your strategy
Shifting from cascading information to chartering teams can generate the clarity and commitment your new strategy requires. - s+b BlogsConsumer & retail
The long nose of augmented reality
The AR market is predicted to top more than US$1 trillion by 2030. So where’s the killer app that will win over consumers? - s+b BlogsStrategy
Is your board risk-ready?
Company directors face heightened pressure to assess and manage risk at the organizations they oversee — and in the boardroom itself.
Essays
- s+b BlogsTech & innovation
It’s time to stop calling every firm that uses technology a tech company
Defining a company begins by looking at what it produces and sells, not at what enables it to do so. - Energy
Investors and asset managers are chasing a new shade of green
The environment and other aspects of sustainability are becoming top concerns for investment CEOs and their clients. - Strategy
The Simplicity Principle and why six is the perfect number for better management
“Keep it simple” and “learn from nature” are positive mantras to live and work by.
Books in Brief
The little guy’s guide to the world economy
In his new book, The Passion Economy, journalist Adam Davidson uncovers stories of small businesses that thrive in niches.The long history of the con
In Don’t Fall for It, Ben Carlson delves into the psychology of why some people commit fraud — and why others become victims of it.The algorithmic trade-off between accuracy and ethics
In The Ethical Algorithm, two University of Pennsylvania professors explain how social values such as fairness and privacy can be designed into machines.
The Thought Leader Interview
Blackstone’s builder
Stephen A. Schwarzman discusses what it takes to think big — in business, deals, and philanthropy.
Endpage: Closing Thoughts
- s+b Blogs
Leading through the duration of the COVID-19 emergency
Keeping your organization running during a crisis, like coronavirus, that persists over months requires planning, clear communication, and empathy.
Trending articles
- 1.See the world as a startup does
Professor Rory McDonald, an expert in disruptive strategy, urges corporate leaders to learn from startups—and preschoolers—as they seek to reinvent their organizations.
- 2.Develop a personal early warning system to avoid making bad leadership choices
By understanding the mistakes you’re most likely to make — and when you’re most likely to make them — you can maximize your effectiveness and opportunities. See also “Diagnose your risk of unforced errors.”
- 3.Five ways to harness the power of purpose
Lose the lofty statement, and instead explain what you provide to your customers and why it matters.
- 4.Six reasons successful leaders love questions
Asking questions and listening to the questions of others helps leaders make better decisions.
- 5.10 principles of organization designThese fundamental guidelines, drawn from experience, can help you reshape your organization to fit your business strategy. See also “A guide to organization design.”
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