- Homicide, David Simon’s classic study of Baltimore’s detective squads, contains powerful management lessons.
When fiction tries to change the facts on the ground
January 20, 2021 by Daniel AkstFriday, the Thirteenth, a classic 1907 novel by the muckraker and stock manipulator Thomas Lawson, reminds us that telling stories can weaponize resentment.Meet modern compliance: Using AI and data to manage business risk better
October 22, 2020 by Kim David Greenwood, Sean Torcasi, and Matt KralThe combination of data analytics and artificial intelligence can give organizations a competitive advantage and mitigate risk along the value chain.A dramatic example of adopting best practices
June 26, 2020 by Daniel AkstGeorge Bernard Shaw’s 1905 play Major Barbara, the best stage drama written about business, has lessons that resonate with today’s audiences.What Avengers: Infinity War can teach us about business
December 10, 2019 by Adam KahaneThe movie shows that diverse individuals can work together to overcome extraordinarily daunting challenges.The living lessons of Dead Souls
October 1, 2019 by Daniel AkstThe classic Nikolai Gogol satire from 1842 provides keen insight into the endurance of charismatic financial hustlers.Offering mental health apps as part of corporate wellness programs can be risky
August 19, 2019 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieWhy companies need to tread carefully in this unregulated space.Create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable speaking up
May 23, 2019 by Khalil Smith, Chris Weller, and David RockIt’s important for employees to express concern when they see something disturbing. Here’s how to make everyone understand that their voice is valued.Related tags: behavioral science, culture, employee engagement, ethics, feedback, neuroscience, trustWhat is fair when it comes to AI bias?
April 12, 2019 by Anand Rao and Ilana GolbinIt’s not the algorithm behaving badly, but how we define fairness that determines an artificial intelligence system’s impact.Related tags: algorithms and strategy, artificial intelligence, ethics, ethnic bias, racial bias, trustHow Artificial Intelligence Can Make Us Better at Being Human
November 8, 2018 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieThe surprising ways machine learning can pick up when we fail.Related tags: artificial intelligence, customer experience, difficult conversations, ethics, innovation, jobs, valuesGoogle in Paperback Form: The 50th Anniversary of the Whole Earth Catalog
October 12, 2018 by Art KleinerThe entrepreneurial credo at the heart of Stewart Brand’s underground publication has shaped our world.How to Make Property Work Better for Society
June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinIn their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”Related tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersIs the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?
June 19, 2018 by Deborah UngerIn recent years, a host of legal changes have afforded more protection for people who call out wrongdoing in their organizations.How Your Hiring Process Could Predict Unethical Behavior
January 29, 2018 by Laura W. GellerCarnegie Mellon professor Taya Cohen explains the connection between moral character and workplace performance.Detecting Lies on Earnings Calls
December 12, 2017 by Jan AlexanderCan software and analytics help investors figure out if corporate leaders really mean what they say?The Problem of Virtuous Leadership
December 6, 2017 by Art KleinerAccording to Adam Smith scholar Ryan Patrick Hanley, executives can navigate today’s turbulence only by learning to see themselves as others might see them.Why Fair Pay Is a Potent Weapon in the War for Talent
November 20, 2017 by Scott OlsenCompanies can’t expect to compete if they’re not open about how and why people are compensated.Related tags: analytics, corporate social responsibility, diversity, economics, ethics, human resources, leadership, sustainabilityWant More Ethical Employees? Give ’Em a Nudge
October 26, 2017 by Matt PalmquistA subtle suggestion from management can positively influence employee behavior, but a heavy-handed approach is likely to backfire.CEOs under Fire
May 15, 2017A graphic showing why more chief executives are being ousted for ethical lapses, and some tips on how to prevent missteps. For more insight, read “Are CEOs Less Ethical Than in the Past?”Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, leaders, multinational corporations, succession planningAre CEOs less ethical than in the past?
May 15, 2017 by Per-Ola Karlsson, DeAnne Aguirre, and Kristin RiveraWhy more chief executives are losing their jobs after scandals and corporate misconduct. See also “CEOs under Fire.”Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, multinational corporations, succession planningWho You Are Is How You Lead
March 28, 2017 by Jesse SostrinStrategies to identify and embrace your nonnegotiable values and grow into your best, authentic self.Why Good Employees Do Bad Things
January 30, 2017 by Laura W. GellerKellogg’s Maryam Kouchaki on understanding — and avoiding — ethical breakdowns.The Forgiveness Mandate
November 4, 2016 by Art KleinerThe 2016 presidential election has shown that no secret is safe; we’d better learn to distinguish acceptable transgressions from non-acceptable ones.Related tags: ethics, integrity, leadership, organizational behavior, politics, psychology, social responsibilityStarting with a Pause
October 17, 2016 by Dov SeidmanTo repair your company’s reputation, reflect on what it means to build trust.How to Say No When It Really Counts
September 12, 2016 by Elizabeth DotyPractical strategies for pushing back in difficult situations.
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