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Finding your company’s cultural sweet spot
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In his new book, The Future of Capitalism, Oxford economist Paul Collier lays out a path to restore the ethical foundations of the free-market system in the U.S. and Europe.February 15, 2019 by David J. LynchFinance, Disaster, and You
The Financier, an overlooked 1912 volume by iconic novelist Theodore Dreiser, has a great deal to teach businesspeople about hubris, adversity, and redemption.February 11, 2019 by Daniel AkstWill Manufacturers Rule the Global Economy Once More?
Tuck School of Business professor Richard D’Aveni proposes a technology-driven vision of manufacturing dominance.February 1, 2019 by Theodore KinniLeaders Should Focus on Human Dignity at Work
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Our picks for the best business books of 2018 in seven categories. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018Best Business Books 2018: Management
Revising the Managerial Playbook. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Theodore KinniBest Business Books 2018
In the 18th edition of strategy+business's Best Business Books section, our writers identify the three most compelling reads in seven genres. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Daniel GrossPhysician, Disrupt Thyself
Professors Vijay Govindarajan and Ravi Ramamurti offer U.S. healthcare providers a prescription for reverse innovation from India.September 19, 2018 by Theodore KinniWhen Prediction Gets Cheap
In their new book, a trio of Rotman School professors demystify artificial intelligence for business leaders.August 8, 2018 by Theodore KinniThe Enthusiasms of Tom Peters
In his exuberant new book, the management guru sums up 50 years of experience with exhortations to pursue excellence.July 10, 2018 by Theodore KinniSummer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures
A selection of books perfect for your commute — or the beach.July 3, 2018Related tags: book reviews, engagement, human resources, innovation, management, personal developmentHow to Make Property Work Better for Society
In their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinRelated tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersHow 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.June 4, 2018 by Theodore KinniAn 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. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”May 11, 2018 by Theodore KinniHow 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. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”April 23, 2018 by Theodore KinniThe 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. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”April 9, 2018 by James SurowieckiRelated tags: biographies, book reviews, collaboration, innovation, innovation books, innovation leadershipThe 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. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”January 30, 2018 by James SurowieckiWhen 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.January 23, 2018 by Theodore KinniNew Year Reading
Seven books that will help you kick off 2018 on a sound footing.December 21, 2017Related tags: book reviews, career development, consumer products, growth, innovation, leadership, strategyHow to Break Bad Business Habits
Freek Vermeulen of the London Business School offers contrarian nuggets for innovation-hungry leaders. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”December 13, 2017 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: analytics, best practices, book reviews, business books, business intelligence, innovation, strategyCreating Defining Moments for Your Customers
Chip and Dan Heath explain how to add defining moments to your customer experience.November 22, 2017 by Theodore KinniBest Business Books 2017 — In Pictures
Our writers’ selection of the year’s best business book in seven categories.November 7, 2017
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