Social science’s lessons for business
Big data is giving a soft science a hard edge, from which business can gain important insights — if those insights are properly put in context.
What is an office for?
The rise of remote working is making companies more focused on the spaces they create to bring people together.April 2, 2019 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieStrategy Talk: How to Help Your Team Get More Creative
Leaders should draw on the past to spark ideas that are both novel and practical.February 6, 2019 by Ken FavaroHuman Creativity in the Age of Smart Machines
The story of how one organization helped the chronically homeless demonstrates the inherent value of observation, empathy, and perseverance.November 8, 2018 by Howard YuWhen Your Team’s Path Forward Isn’t Clear, Carve It
Disagreement can make solutions to our most difficult problems hard to see. But with practical tools and a shift in mind-set, diverse groups can create new realities.July 11, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: Africa, collaboration, communication, creativity, difficult conversations, global perspective, team managementArt Is Good for Business
Supporting the arts can help companies address many modern concerns.May 24, 2018 by Shellie KarabellRelated tags: company growth, creativity, diversity, human resources, innovation strategy, skills, value propositionHow to Spark “Next-Gen” Creativity
Leading for creativity isn’t about being an artistic free spirit — it’s about having the necessary skills to think in ways that get things done.November 14, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyLiberate Your Team with Clearer Processes
How the right type of structure frees your employees from rework and hassles.August 31, 2017 by Elizabeth DotyTwo Simple Concepts for Getting the Most from Absurd Ideas
It’s tempting to dismiss a wild idea, but if respected it can be a springboard for finding synergies and new ways of doing things.August 17, 2017 by George E.L. BarbeeThe Science Behind Mental Preparation
In his new book, Daniel McGinn investigates the ways people prepare themselves to perform, taking us beyond the clichés of yoga poses, centering exercises, and nap rooms.July 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossTwo Simple Concepts for Thinking about the Future
Building a network and improving your imagination can expand the road ahead.June 6, 2017 by George E.L. BarbeeAI Is Already Entertaining You
How technology endowed with creative intelligence changes the way companies generate and distribute content.May 1, 2017 by Deborah Bothun and David LancefieldLeaders Need to Slow Down to Speed Up
Discovering how to learn fast, including taking time out for creative thinking and implementation, is necessary for effective self-disruption.October 31, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyElBulli and the Limits of Corporate Innovation
A new book examines star chef Ferran Adrià’s systematic pursuit of technological and culinary reinvention.July 6, 2016 by Theodore KinniThe Courage to Change Before You Have To
Self-made billionaires offer powerful examples for established companies eager to reclaim industry leadership.June 22, 2016 by John SvioklaRelated tags: consumers, consumer trends, corporate leaders, creativity, innovation, innovation success, innovatorsA Little Distance from Colleagues May Spike Creativity
Physical separation among coworkers isn’t necessarily an obstacle to innovative collaboration, and other types of breathing room may actually help productivity.June 16, 2016 by Matt Palmquist
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