Making experiments pay
In The Power of Experiments, Harvard Business School professors Michael Luca and Max Bazerman provide an overview of the applications, promise, and perils of corporate experimentation.
How to respond when a crisis becomes the new normal
As the world comes to grips with the effects of COVID-19, businesses can focus on six areas in order to help both their people and their bottom line.April 17, 2020 by Melanie Butler and Kristin RiveraFueling your company’s urge to surge
Occasionally, a business overtakes its competitors and moves from industry player to industry leader. Southeast Asia points the way for how to achieve this.April 16, 2020 by Edward Clayton and Jeremy GrantCaveat emptor, CEO
A short list of questions can help leaders avoid the potentially harmful consequences of flawed management studies.March 6, 2020 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: academics, decision making, experts, leadership, management strategies, research, strategyFour different ways of knowing
Understanding the world around you can be difficult if you’re constrained by traditional thinking. New approaches to knowledge can help.March 4, 2020 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: business growth, decision making, disruption, leadership, strategic leadership, strategic planning, strategyBlackstone’s builder
Stephen A. Schwarzman discusses what it takes to think big — in business, deals, and philanthropy.February 17, 2020 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: asset management, business books, decision making, Inside the Mind of the CEO, leadership, private equityThe grass is always greener: Examples from the world of soccer on changing jobs
Businesspeople are changing jobs with the rapidity of soccer managers — a famously nomadic profession. But are they asking the right questions before they decide to move on?January 7, 2020 by Ben LyttletonWhy your CEO’s personal risk taking matters
Boards are paying more attention to risky business outside the office.November 21, 2019 by Michele WuckerPast performance is no guarantee of future results
Lessons from the past may be the only available guide for navigating the present and future, but CEOs need to take them with a grain of salt.October 18, 2019 by Theodore KinniDiagnose your risk of unforced errors
Create an early warning system to avoid self-sabotaging behaviors. For further insight, read “Develop a personal early warning system to avoid making bad leadership choices.”September 11, 2019Develop a personal early warning system to avoid making bad leadership choices
By understanding the mistakes you’re most likely to make — and when you’re most likely to make them — you can maximize your effectiveness and opportunities. See also “Diagnose your risk of unforced errors.”August 28, 2019 by Jesse SostrinFind your pillar before you pivot
Ground yourself in your organization’s values, principles, and strategy when considering a sharp turn.July 29, 2019 by Eric J. McNultyDevelop better leadership habits to thrive in an age of information overload
Learning to do more in-depth thinking and taking full advantage of hidden decision-making opportunities can reduce anxiety.July 23, 2019 by Jesse SostrinDon’t be a “leader”
Successful leaders must recognize that their role is much more than the endgame of a specialist. Leading requires constant learning and a balance of specialized and broad knowledge.May 10, 2019 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: agility, careers, decision making, effectiveness, experts, leadership, leadership developmentHow virtual reality is improving decisions in soccer and in business
A 3D simulation is changing the behaviors of the world’s best soccer players — and the business world is catching on.May 7, 2019 by Ben LyttletonLeadership lessons from Game of Thrones
Paying attention to your values and persuasion style can help you avoid getting beheaded or stabbed to death.March 28, 2019 by Bruce CravenIt’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. PetersonIf 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 Kinni
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