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How 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.April 23, 2018 by Theodore KinniStrategy Talk: Can Strategy Be Decisive and Flexible?
Clear choices can provide stability for your organization while also enhancing your strategic options and ability to adapt.March 15, 2018 by Ken FavaroWhy Our Brains Fall for False Expertise, and How to Stop It
Once we are aware of the shortcuts our minds take when deciding who to listen to, we can take steps to block those shortcuts.March 5, 2018 by Khalil SmithRelated tags: brain, decision making, diversity, leadership, neuroscience, personal development, teamsHow to Banish Bad Habits from Your Company
Freek Vermeulen explains why unhelpful practices go unnoticed and suggests how rooting them out can help innovation.February 5, 2018 by Jeremy GrantRelated tags: academics, banking, decision making, disruption, innovative companies, management strategies, organizationsThe Strength of Vulnerable Leaders
Managers who are not afraid to show their weaknesses can build trust and engagement.November 29, 2017 by Augusto GiacomanRelated tags: communication, decision making, employee engagement, human resources, leadership, management, the critical fewHow Leaders and Their Teams Can Stop Executive Hubris
Building a culture of critical thinking and humility can spare companies from the ravages of excessive CEO confidence.November 29, 2017 by Jonathan Mackey and Sharon ToyeRelated tags: board, ceo, change management, coaching, culture, decision making, leadership, management, personal developmentBest Business Books 2017: Management
Mind Over MatterNovember 7, 2017 by Duff McDonaldWhy Your Company’s Disaster Recovery Plan Needs a Strategy
Without strategic guidance, corporate crisis response efforts may not be sustainable.November 2, 2017 by Marissa MichelWant More Ethical Employees? Give ’Em a Nudge
A subtle suggestion from management can positively influence employee behavior, but a heavy-handed approach is likely to backfire.October 26, 2017 by Matt PalmquistIt’s All Cass Sunstein’s Default
The law professor who brought behavioral science into public policy believes that with a little intervention, we can all have the freedom to choose wisely.June 7, 2017 by Sally HelgesenRelated tags: analytics, behavioral science, big data, decision making, internet, public sector, social mediaSelf-Aware Robots
What really happens to human systems — machines, processes, and businesses — when smart machines enter the picture? For related insights, read “Five Overlooked Principles Shaping the Destiny of Your Business.”December 19, 2016The Line between Confidence and Hubris
You can identify early signs of failure or success from a prospective CEO’s behavior.November 21, 2016 by Tim LaseterMarc Levinson Explains How an Extraordinary Time in the Global Economy Ended
The remarkable gains in productivity in growth in the post–World War II years ground to a halt in the 1970s — and we’re still living with the fallout.November 17, 2016 by Daniel GrossSebastian Mallaby Explains What Alan Greenspan Knew
The former Federal Reserve chairman’s remarkable career offers insight into the links between politics and markets.November 3, 2016 by Daniel GrossJonathan Tepperman Explains How to Fix the World’s Thorniest Problems
From income inequality to gridlock, progress is coming from some unlikely sources.October 17, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: book reviews, decision making, disruption, economy, education, emerging markets, globalization, innovation, integrity, leadership, management, sustainabilityAgreeable vs. Disagreeable CEO: Who Do You Want at the Helm?
An executive’s character traits are linked to certain patterns in a firm’s investments, strategy decisions, and overall performance, a new study finds.September 29, 2016 by Matt PalmquistFor Innovators, a Drawback to Data Analytics
Number crunching can be valuable for firms exploiting their existing resources, but can backfire for companies seeking to branch out with new products or services.July 7, 2016 by Matt PalmquistHow the Smart Money Got the Brexit Vote Wrong
Personal preferences influence the way we process ambiguous information into financial certainty.June 27, 2016 by Daniel GrossThe Financial Insecurity Bias
Tuck professor Eesha Sharma on how perceptions of personal wealth affect the decisions people make.June 20, 2016 by Laura W. Geller10 Principles of Strategic Leadership
How to develop and retain leaders who can guide your organization through times of fundamental change. See also "Find Your Strategic Leaders.”May 18, 2016 by Jessica Leitch, David Lancefield, and Mark DawsonRelated tags: 10 principles, culture, decision making, innovation, leaders, leadership, strategic leadership, strategy, transformationWhat You Know That You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
The Brussels terrorist attack reveals a great deal about organizational myopia.April 11, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyTo Be or Not to Be
Today, everybody is a decision maker. Here’s how to make sure your company is not paralyzed by Hamlets.April 4, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyCass Sunstein’s Required Reading
The legal scholar and coauthor of Nudge calls out four must-reads on decision making.February 24, 2016 by Theodore Kinni
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