- Increasing capacity per dollar in computer technology has driven exponential growth for 50 years. The same could happen in the energy industry.
When employees talk and managers don’t listen
September 23, 2011Dangers lurk if suggestions are sought but are not considered.China in Transition
September 19, 2011 by Sheridan PrassoChina’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.Lessons from Failure
July 1, 2011Unsuccessful efforts to improve the status quo often have the richest silver linings.Remember the Cube
July 1, 2011James 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.Dealing with the Ghosts of Change Management
June 24, 2011Transitions that left scars in the past can hurt new initiatives.The Next Winning Move in Private Equity
May 24, 2011 by Ken Favaro and J. NeelyTo 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.)How Information and Communication Technologies Affect Decision Making
March 18, 2011Wider access to databases pushes decisions down the org chart. E-mail, Wi-Fi, and smartphones tend to push them up.Five Industries Hit the Reset Button
January 14, 2011 by Karen HenrieAs 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.The Right to Win
November 23, 2010 by Cesare MainardiBusiness 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.Beer, Brats, and Butterfat
October 29, 2010Regina 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.The Promise of the Cloud Workplace
May 25, 2010 by Andrew JonesFreelancers are turning to “co-working” environments for better workplace interaction. Companies could use them to boost productivity.The Clay Feet of Management Science
February 23, 2010 by David K. HurstA review of The Management Myth: Why the Experts Keep Getting It Wrong, by Matthew Stewart.Seven Chapters of Strategic Wisdom
February 23, 2010 by Walter Kiechel IIIA shortcut to the big themes in the conversation about corporate strategy.Facing Up to the Demographic Dilemma
February 23, 2010 by Rob NortonAt the World Economic Forum’s summer meeting in Dalian, China, four experts discussed the challenges and opportunities that aging populations present to business.Balancing Team Workloads
February 4, 2010How to effectively manage employees who work on multiple teams within an organization.The Power of (Online) Public Opinion
December 7, 2009 by Edward TseExecutives should track Internet commentary in China to protect their company’s reputation — and market position.Consultation via Collaboration
September 3, 2009When management consultants stop being experts and start being collaborators, companies benefit.The Upside of Downturns
August 27, 2009 by David K. HurstA review of The Silver Lining, by Scott D. Anthony.Signed, Sealed, Delivered
August 25, 2009 by Bruce FeirsteinDoes Health Care Have an Electronic Future?
August 18, 2009 by William J. HolsteinThe Obama administration’s focus on digital patient records to minimize medical errors and improve efficiency has promise, but will face significant obstacles.Leading Out of the Downturn
July 21, 2009 by Rob NortonThe 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.Promoting Entrepreneurship in the West Bank
May 26, 2009 by Donald L. Pressley and Cheryl S. SteeleHow a conference of multiple stakeholders is bringing financial investment to a region marked by conflict.Pitfalls of Partnership
April 2, 2009Why some strategic alliances fail to meet expectations.7 Ways Forward
February 24, 2009 by Art KleinerHow to rebuild your capabilities for long-term growth in a time of turmoil.
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