It’s Time to Vote Majority Rule Off the Company Board
Listen to the specialists on your board and adopt “qualified consensus” for decision making.
If Cash Is King, Why Doesn’t It Rule?
With tax rules changing and interest rates set to rise globally, companies need to organize their operations around a new value equation.June 27, 2018 by Liz SweigartRelated tags: analytics, data analytics, decision making, financial strategy, multinationals, performance reviews, regulation, strategic planning, taxCould Iceland Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
The ability of a small country to field a world-class soccer team can teach businesses about the power of good management for team building.June 13, 2018 by Deborah UngerApproaching Diversity with the Brain in Mind
Leaders may think awareness programs are suitable for quelling unconscious bias, but they are just the start.June 7, 2018 by Khalil Smith and David RockRelated tags: brain, decision making, diversity, leadership, neuroscience, personal development, teamsWhy Teams Should Argue
Strong teams include diverse perspectives, and healthy working relationships and successful outcomes hinge on honest communication. But there are ways to make sure you “fight right.” See also “How to Fight in a Productive Way.”May 30, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: collaboration, communication, decision making, latin america, organizational behavior, personal development, teamsHow to Fight in a Productive Way
Three tactics your team can use to encourage fair — and useful — fighting. For more insight, read “Why Teams Should Argue.”May 30, 2018Related tags: collaboration, communication, decision making, latin america, organizational behavior, personal development, teamsWhy Tax Reform Changes Nothing — and Everything
With so much cash on company balance sheets, U.S. companies face competitive pressure to use the tax windfall strategically.May 14, 2018 by Paul Leinwand, John Ranke, and Amy MurphyThe Art of the Transition
How to navigate from task to task with greater efficiency.April 25, 2018 by Jesse SostrinRelated tags: decision making, effectiveness, leadership, mindfulness, motivation, personal development, productivityHow 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 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 Palmquist
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