Firing McDonald’s Easterbrook: What Could the Board Have Done Differently?
by James Heskett
- 04 Jan 2022
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- What Do You Think?
Scrap the Big New Year's Resolutions. Make 6 Simple Changes Instead.
- 04 JAN 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Self-improvement doesn't need to be painful, especially during a pandemic. Rather than set yet another gym goal, look inward, retrain your brain, and get outside, says Hirotaka Takeuchi.
Want to Build Better Leaders? Focus on Mindset, Skills, Knowledge
- 07 DEC 2021
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- Op-Ed
Too many companies fail to see the potential of their best middle managers—and lose them to other firms. Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle offer a framework for helping these promising leaders grow.
Can Our Parenting Struggles Make Us Better Leaders?
- 12 NOV 2021
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- Op-Ed
Like parents, leaders must know when to impose control and when to step back. Ranjay Gulati reflects on the benefits of authoritative leadership, and what it takes to achieve it.
What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener
- 26 OCT 2021
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- Research & Ideas
Financial expertise and operational experience will only take executives so far. More than ever, companies want senior leaders with strong social skills and emotional intelligence, says research by Raffaella Sadun and Joseph Fuller.
Science: The Unlikely Frontier for New Business Ideas
- 13 SEP 2021
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- Research & Ideas
Iterative R&D might get products to market quickly, but innovation grounded in scientific research tends to be more valuable, says research by Joshua Lev Krieger and colleagues.
For Entrepreneurs, the Benefits of Slowing Down
- 16 JUL 2021
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- Op-Ed
After several heady months for startups, Jeffrey Bussgang offers radical advice for founders this summer: just chill.
One More Way the Startup World Hampers Women Entrepreneurs
- 23 JUN 2021
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- Research & Ideas
Early feedback is essential to launching new products, but women entrepreneurs are more likely to receive input from men. Research by Rembrand Koning, Ramana Nanda, and Ruiqing Cao.
IPO or M&A? How Venture Capital Shapes a Startup's Future
- 27 APR 2021
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- Research & Ideas
To a cash-strapped founder, any funding seems like a win, but research by Rory McDonald and colleagues shows that much more is at stake when it comes to venture capital.
Feeling Seen: What to Say When Your Employees Are Not OK
- 11 JAN 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Pandemic life continues to take its toll. Managers who let down their guard and acknowledge their employees' emotions can ease distress and build trust, says research by Julian Zlatev and colleagues.
Why COVID-19 Probably Killed More People Than We Realize
- 02 NOV 2021
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- Research & Ideas
Millions of people around the world have died from COVID-19, according to government records, but research by Ethan Rouen, George Serafeim, and Botir Kobilov suggests that the actual number could be much higher.
Want Hybrid Work to Succeed? Trust, Don’t Track, Employees
- 22 OCT 2021
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- Research & Ideas
Many companies want employees back at desks, but workers want more flexibility than ever. Tsedal Neeley offers three rules for senior managers trying to forge a new hybrid path.
Reunited and It Feels (Not) So Good: Tips for Managing a Rocky Return
- 14 OCT 2021
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- In Practice
For many companies, returning to the office has felt like a rollercoaster of worry, excitement, and uncertainty. Members of the Harvard Business School faculty offer advice to help managers restore calm.
Scrap the Big New Year's Resolutions. Make 6 Simple Changes Instead.
- 04 JAN 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Self-improvement doesn't need to be painful, especially during a pandemic. Rather than set yet another gym goal, look inward, retrain your brain, and get outside, says Hirotaka Takeuchi.
How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence
- 25 FEB 2019
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- Research & Ideas
Researchers believe gender stereotypes hold women back in the workplace. Katherine Coffman's research adds a new twist: They can even cause women to question their own abilities.
The 10 Most Popular Articles of 2021
- 15 DEC 2021
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- Research & Ideas
Vaccines might have raised hopes for 2021, but our most-read articles about Harvard Business School faculty research and ideas reflect the challenges that leaders faced during a rocky year.
Minorities Who 'Whiten' Job Resumes Get More Interviews
- 17 MAY 2017
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- Research & Ideas
African American and Asian job applicants who mask their race on resumes seem to have better success getting job interviews, according to research by Katherine DeCelles and colleagues.
What It Takes to Build an Organizational Culture That Wins
- 23 NOV 2021
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- Book
In a world of short-term thinking, an effective organizational culture provides the ultimate competitive advantage. In Win from Within, James Heskett offers a roadmap for developing one.
Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate
- 31 AUG 2021
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- Book
Employees lower down the organizational ladder have far more power than they realize. If they worked together, they could effect significant change within their workplaces, says Julie Battilana.
Steve Jobs and the Rise of the Celebrity CEO
- 06 AUG 2021
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- Book
A new book by Richard Tedlow digs into the careers of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah Winfrey to understand how CEOs went from nameless suits to acclaimed gurus.
Good News for Disgraced Companies: You Can Regain Trust
- 07 JUL 2021
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- Book
Companies skilled at building trust focus on four key elements, say Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta in their book, The Power of Trust.
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