- A modern strategy that works will require leaders to learn new skills and apply new tools. Here’s a primer for a refreshed approach.
The fear factor
October 29, 2020 by Theodore KinniIn the right circumstances, fear can be a powerful motivating force.When it’s “us vs. them” in the executive suite
October 1, 2020 by Matt PalmquistClearing out long-serving executives might seem a natural first step for a new CEO, but it can backfire in challenging times.Related tags: ceo succession, change management, leadership, management strategies, strategy, succession planningDon’t kill bureaucracy, use it
September 8, 2020 by Theodore KinniBureaucracies are the scaffolding needed to implement new ideas at scale. Just remember to dismantle them when the work is done.Clocking in, 21st-century style
September 3, 2020 by Matt PalmquistIn the era of telecommuting, what qualifies as “working time”? A new paper proposes a way to track employees’ hours on the job while respecting their time off.Related tags: data analytics, labor, management strategies, organizational behavior, regulation, time managementStretch or safe? The art of setting goals for your teams
September 2, 2020 by Adam BryantThe pandemic has made planning a bigger challenge, and created a difficult balancing act for leaders.Related tags: ceo, communication, coronavirus, COVID-19, leadership, management, management strategies, strategyRestoring craft to work
August 4, 2020 by Theodore KinniThe innate desire to do a job well has greater motivational force than any corporate purpose.Related tags: employee engagement, human resources, leadership, management strategies, motivation, skillsCreating the right kind of urgency to bring about change
July 8, 2020 by Constaninos C. Markides and David LancefieldMost CEOs think improving products or creating a burning platform will ensure success in the face of disruption. But these actions are not enough.Revealing leaders’ blind spots
April 29, 2020 by Joan Shafer, Adam Bryant, and David ReimerThere is very little overlap between the management areas leaders think they need to improve and the weaknesses identified by those they lead. Reconciling these differences will improve leaders and their organizations.Related tags: ceo, communication, leadership, management strategies, performance reviews, personal developmentCaveat emptor, CEO
March 6, 2020 by Theodore KinniA short list of questions can help leaders avoid the potentially harmful consequences of flawed management studies.Related tags: academics, decision making, experts, leadership, management strategies, research, strategyThe upside of trade-offs
January 20, 2020 by Sarah KaplanSarah Kaplan looks at how leaders can turn stakeholder scrutiny and difficult decisions to their advantage in her new book, The 360˚ Corporation.The case for change: New world. New skills.
January 9, 2020 by Carol StubbingsPreparing the workforce of the future will require billions of dollars. But the cost of inaction will be even higher.Related tags: automation, digital transformation, management, management strategies, New world. New skills., skills, upskilling, workplaceThawing the frozen middle
November 26, 2019 by Carol Stubbings, Darren Homer, and John FrancisAs businesses put trillions of dollars into digital transformations, they need a plan to ensure that middle management is helping make the most of the investment.How being a cancer survivor has shaped my leadership coaching
November 14, 2019 by Josie ThomsonListening to your inner voice and understanding why you want to lead can help you become a better manager.Getting full value from external talent
July 25, 2019 by Theodore KinniMore and more leaders recognize the need to manage contingent workers, but their companies and cultures often undercut their efforts.In praise of the purposeless company
April 18, 2019 by Theodore KinniNo purpose? No problem. Create customers, care for employees, be a good citizen, and make money instead.How to Tell When It’s Quittin’ Time
January 31, 2019 by Matt PalmquistTo deter turnover, managers can watch for the behaviors that employees exhibit when they are considering leaving.Related tags: human capital, human resources, management strategies, personnel, recent research, talent, turnoverHow to Refocus the Role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage
January 15, 2019Four ways to help your CSO create value. For more insight, see the 2018 Chief Strategy Officer Benchmarking Study from Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business.Memo to the CEO: Is your chief strategy officer set up for success?
January 15, 2019 by Paul Leinwand, Nils Naujok, and Joachim RoteringEmpowering the CSO and restoring strategy to the front line is imperative in a challenging environment. See also “How to Refocus the role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage.”Danny Meyer’s recipe for success
June 20, 2018 by Ann GrahamHow the restaurant mogul behind Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack, and many other dining destinations uses culture to drive scale. See also “Building a Culture of Hospitality: Danny Meyer’s Team Prepares for Service.”Hospitality in Action: Danny Meyer Sets the Table at Union Square Cafe
June 20, 2018Scenes from Union Square Cafe as the staff gets ready to open for the day show the company’s culture of “enlightened hospitality” in action. For more insight, read “Danny Meyer’s Recipe for Success.”Could Iceland Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
June 13, 2018 by Deborah UngerThe ability of a small country to field a world-class soccer team can teach businesses about the power of good management for team building.How Emotional Energy Drives Employees to Excel
February 7, 2018It’s a self-reinforcing cycle that starts with pride. For more insight, read “How to Harness Employees’ Emotional Energy.”Related tags: change management, culture, employee engagement, human resources, management strategiesHow to harness employees’ emotional energy
February 7, 2018 by Alice ZhouFuel success by linking a company’s strategic goals to the reasons people are proud to work there. See also “How Emotional Energy Drives Employees to Excel.”Related tags: change management, critical few, culture, employee engagement, human resources, management strategies, motivationHow to Banish Bad Habits from Your Company
February 5, 2018 by Jeremy GrantFreek Vermeulen explains why unhelpful practices go unnoticed and suggests how rooting them out can help innovation.Related tags: academics, banking, decision making, disruption, innovative companies, management strategies, organizations
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