When employees talk and managers don’t listen
Dangers lurk if suggestions are sought but are not considered.
China in Transition
China’s rising middle class will challenge the world’s resources — and press China’s leadership for change, says Cheng Li, a leading Chinese political scientist.September 19, 2011 by Sheridan PrassoLessons from Failure
Unsuccessful efforts to improve the status quo often have the richest silver linings.July 1, 2011Remember the Cube
James M. Kouzes, coauthor (with Barry Z. Posner) of The Leadership Challenge, introduces a passage on the importance of remembering where you started that appears in From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership, by Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr.July 1, 2011Dealing with the Ghosts of Change Management
Transitions that left scars in the past can hurt new initiatives.June 24, 2011The Next Winning Move in Private Equity
To outperform their rivals, private equity firms will need to enhance their ability to spur organic growth in the companies they own. (And public companies will need to follow.)May 24, 2011 by Ken Favaro and J. NeelyHow Information and Communication Technologies Affect Decision Making
Wider access to databases pushes decisions down the org chart. E-mail, Wi-Fi, and smartphones tend to push them up.March 18, 2011Five Industries Hit the Reset Button
As a prerequisite for growth in the post-crisis environment, leading companies in the consumer products, telecommunications, industrial goods, automotive, and financial-services industries are shifting their business models and operating practices.January 14, 2011 by Karen HenrieThe Right to Win
Business strategy is at an evolutionary crossroads. It’s time to resolve the long-standing tension between the inherent identity of your organization and the fleeting nature of your competitive advantage.November 23, 2010 by Cesare MainardiBeer, Brats, and Butterfat
Regina E. Herzlinger, author of Who Killed Health Care? America’s $2 Trillion Medical Problem — and the Consumer-Driven Cure, introduces a passage on how businesses can lower healthcare costs and improve employee health from The Company That Solved Health Care: How Serigraph Dramatically Reduced Skyrocketing Costs While Providing Better Care, and How Every Company Can Do the Same, by John Torinus Jr.October 29, 2010The Promise of the Cloud Workplace
Freelancers are turning to “co-working” environments for better workplace interaction. Companies could use them to boost productivity.May 25, 2010 by Andrew JonesThe Clay Feet of Management Science
A review of The Management Myth: Why the Experts Keep Getting It Wrong, by Matthew Stewart.February 23, 2010 by David K. HurstSeven Chapters of Strategic Wisdom
A shortcut to the big themes in the conversation about corporate strategy.February 23, 2010 by Walter Kiechel IIIFacing Up to the Demographic Dilemma
At the World Economic Forum’s summer meeting in Dalian, China, four experts discussed the challenges and opportunities that aging populations present to business.February 23, 2010 by Rob NortonBalancing Team Workloads
How to effectively manage employees who work on multiple teams within an organization.February 4, 2010The Power of (Online) Public Opinion
Executives should track Internet commentary in China to protect their company’s reputation — and market position.December 7, 2009 by Edward TseConsultation via Collaboration
When management consultants stop being experts and start being collaborators, companies benefit.September 3, 2009The Upside of Downturns
A review of The Silver Lining, by Scott D. Anthony.August 27, 2009 by David K. HurstSigned, Sealed, Delivered
August 25, 2009 by Bruce FeirsteinDoes Health Care Have an Electronic Future?
The Obama administration’s focus on digital patient records to minimize medical errors and improve efficiency has promise, but will face significant obstacles.August 18, 2009 by William J. HolsteinLeading Out of the Downturn
The most important task for corporate leaders, says consultant and author Steve Zaffron, is to reorient the minds of their employees toward a positive vision of the future.July 21, 2009 by Rob NortonPromoting Entrepreneurship in the West Bank
How a conference of multiple stakeholders is bringing financial investment to a region marked by conflict.May 26, 2009 by Donald L. Pressley and Cheryl S. SteelePitfalls of Partnership
Why some strategic alliances fail to meet expectations.April 2, 20097 Ways Forward
How to rebuild your capabilities for long-term growth in a time of turmoil.February 24, 2009 by Art KleinerBusiness Performance during a Disease Outbreak
A new study measures how businesses could survive economic disruption in the event of a pandemic.January 27, 2009 by Douglas E. Himberger, Joan Bishop, and Mike Magoon
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