Four questions to ask before you plan your next meeting
Good meetings need to be designed, whether they are virtual or face-to-face.
Creating the office of the future
In a remodeled world, it is vital for companies to reinvent ways of working.July 29, 2020 by Deniz Caglar, Edward Faccio, and Erika RybackA lesson in creating successful companies that care
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting how altruistic businesses adapt, remain flexible, and survive.June 10, 2020 by Isaac Getz and Laurent MarbacherTransformation requires trust
As a reform effort in Ethiopia shows, shifts in who wields control and how things work can create power struggles and apprehension, but the effects can be limited if leaders model trust.March 26, 2020 by Adam KahaneSolving problems with a leap of faith
Teams can make real breakthroughs on complex challenges by opening themselves up to an invisible source of guidance.February 3, 2020 by Adam KahaneWalk your way to transformation
At work and beyond, strolling and chatting with someone you think you don’t have much in common with can help you make progress on your toughest challenges.January 2, 2020 by Adam KahaneWhat Avengers: Infinity War can teach us about business
The movie shows that diverse individuals can work together to overcome extraordinarily daunting challenges.December 10, 2019 by Adam KahaneNavigating your enterprise into the future
Using a compass as your guide, you can create innovative, nimble partnerships that move your company forward.October 22, 2019 by Kate ErikssonRelated tags: banking, brand, collaboration, company growth, digital disruption, fintechs, innovationWhy your customers should be central to your innovation efforts
Ditching the “science fair” mentality toward innovation will help transform ideas into commercial reality.August 13, 2019 by Vicki Huff EckertThree ways to better understand disappointments at work
The next time you’re confounded by an unexpected or confusing situation at work, use these practical strategies to move forward with greater success. For further insights, read “Three ways to demystify disappointments at work.”May 3, 2019Bad meetings no more
In his new book, UNC-Charlotte professor Steven Rogelberg offers an evidence-based guide to holding better meetings.April 30, 2019 by Theodore KinniThree ways to demystify disappointments at work
When things don’t go the way you expect them to, you can use practical strategies to better understand the situation and move forward with greater success. See also “Three ways to better understand disappointments at work.”April 25, 2019 by Jesse SostrinAccidental Adversaries
Inside every company, people work across functions to meet their own goals and their firm’s priorities. But relationships that start out well often become adversarial over time. For more insight, read “Turning ‘Accidental Adversaries’ into Allies.”January 8, 2019Turning “Accidental Adversaries” into Allies
Transforming the hidden causes of conflict in strategic collaborations.January 8, 2019 by Elizabeth DotyWould You Walk through Fire for Your Company?
The science behind how intense experiences could help build better teams.December 18, 2018 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieRelated tags: behavioral science, brain, collaboration, leadership, neuroscience, organization culture, teamsLong Live the Human Network Effect
Scaled-up, spontaneous networks can help solve tough problems when people come together.December 11, 2018 by Julia HobsbawmHow to Fail the Right Way
Improvising in a structured manner will help ensure big bumps in the road don’t throw you completely off course. For more insight, read “How to Fail Successfully.”November 20, 2018Related tags: collaboration, failure, feedback, global perspective, personal development, psychology, team management, teamsHow to Fail Successfully
When problem solving breaks down and you have to wing your way forward, you might think you’ve failed. But a disciplined response can get you back on track. See also “How to Fail the Right Way.”November 20, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: collaboration, failure, feedback, global perspective, personal development, psychology, team management, teamsBest Business Books 2018: Leadership
Engagement Announcements. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Sally HelgesenIt’s Time to Vote Majority Rule Off the Company Board
Listen to the specialists on your board and adopt “qualified consensus” for decision making.October 24, 2018 by Randall S. PetersonHow to Deal with “Difficult People”
Three ways to work across deep divisions. For more insight, read “There’s No Such Thing as Difficult People.”October 19, 2018Related tags: collaboration, communication, dialogue, difficult conversations, personal development, team management, teamsThere’s no such thing as difficult people
A shift in mind-set can enable us to improve our working relationships with those we struggle with. See also “How to Deal with ‘Difficult People’.”October 19, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: collaboration, communication, dialogue, difficult conversations, personal development, team management, teamsProgress Doesn’t Always Follow a Straight Line
Contentious pipeline projects all over the world offer examples of how complex problems require complicated solutions.September 14, 2018 by Adam KahaneThe Case for Competition
When team members face off, it’s the whole organization that wins.August 20, 2018 by Charles Donkor, Gretchen Anderson, and Varun BhatnagarRelated tags: collaboration, competition, critical few, culture, employee engagement, leadership, teaming, the Katzenbach CenterFour Ways to Deal with Problematic Situations
How to resolve issues without compromising your values. For more insight, read “Collaborating Isn’t the Only Option.”August 15, 2018
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