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    • 01 Jun 2022
    • What Do You Think?

    Is Stakeholder Management Facing New Headwinds?

    by James Heskett

    Shareholders aren't the only constituents for many companies today. But what happens when lightning-rod social issues and employee power come into play? James Heskett considers the future of stakeholder management. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 02 May 2022
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    Can the Case Method Survive Another Hundred Years?

    by James Heskett

    The case method pioneered by Harvard Business School has weathered a hundred years of controversy and criticism. However, is the approach the best way to teach people to lead in a world that demands more agility and adaptability? James Heskett asks. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Apr 2022
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    As Disney Board Chair, What Would You Advise CEO Bob Chapek Regarding 'Don’t Say Gay'?

    by James Heskett

    Disney started the year off strong—until a controversial new law in Florida set off a public firestorm. What guidance should Disney Chairman Susan Arnold provide to Bob Chapek? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Mar 2022
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    Is It Time for More Reverse Mentoring?

    by James Heskett

    As Gen Z joins the workforce, the generational gap in digital knowledge has never seemed wider. Rather than fret about NFTs and crypto, should older executives follow Jack Welch's example and find a tech-savvy mentor? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Feb 2022
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    Is Concierge Management an Answer to the “Big Quit”?

    by James Heskett

    Are employees more likely to be forgotten in remote settings, leaving without so much as a goodbye? Should companies do more to give them a voice? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Jan 2022
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    Firing McDonald’s Easterbrook: What Could the Board Have Done Differently?

    by James Heskett

    Letting a senior leader go is one of the biggest—and most fraught—decisions for a corporate board. Consider the recent CEO scandal and legal wrangling at McDonald's, says James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Dec 2021
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    How Will the Metaverse Affect Productivity?

    by James Heskett

    With Meta, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg envisions the kind of virtual world one might find in science fiction novels. James Heskett ponders how long it will take for this "Metaverse" to meaningfully change how people work and live. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Nov 2021
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    How Long Does It Take to Improve an Organization’s Culture?

    by James Heskett

    If organizational culture is so important, why do so many companies struggle to change? James Heskett looks at the role of leaders—like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella—in challenging a company's collective mindset. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Oct 2021
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    How Do We Make Sure the Right People End Up with Power in Organizations?

    by James Heskett

    A new book argues that companies need to reward humility and empathy—antidotes to the hubris and self-focus of excess power. But is that easier said than done? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Sep 2021
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    Can We Train for Trust?

    by James Heskett

    A culture of trust can improve employee—and company—performance. But can leaders be trained to foster trust among those they lead? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 02 Aug 2021
    • What Do You Think?

    Can Companies with Remote Management Succeed?

    by James Heskett

    Can companies with remote workforces innovate and grow? The question has been dividing business leaders. James Heskett considers both sides of the debate. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 05 Jul 2021
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    Do Companies Really Need Chief Experience Officers to Know Their Customers?

    by James Heskett

    Does it take a CXO or chief customer officer to bring executives closer to the customer experience? James Heskett ponders the value of this increasingly popular role. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Jun 2021
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    Are Employers Ready for a Flood of 'New' Talent Seeking Work?

    by James Heskett

    Many people, particularly women, will be returning to the workforce as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. What will companies need to do to harness the talent wave? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 03 May 2021
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    Where Does CEO Activism Go From Here?

    by James Heskett

    More than 200 CEOs, including Warren Buffett, recently spoke out in support of voting rights. But whom do these CEOs represent? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 05 Apr 2021
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    Why Can’t More Leaders Teach?

    by James Heskett

    If the best leaders tend to be great teachers, why do some successful executives struggle to share their knowledge? What does this shortcoming say about their leadership? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Mar 2021
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    What Does Remote Work Mean for Middle Managers?

    by James Heskett

    Middle management was already the corporate scapegoat of choice before the COVID-19 pandemic. Will work-from-home policies make middle managers unnecessary or more critical than ever? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Feb 2021
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    Has the New Economy Finally Arrived?

    by James Heskett

    Economists have long tied low unemployment to inflation. James Heskett considers whether the US economic policy of the past four years has shaken those assumptions. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Jan 2021
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    How Do We Sustain Organization Diversity?

    by James Heskett

    Can workforce diversity take hold without inclusion? James Heskett reflects on one company's high-profile struggle to bring in more Black executives. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Dec 2020
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    How Can We Get Companies to Invest More in Low-Wage Workers?

    by James Heskett

    Does income inequality hold back economic growth? James Heskett ponders what underlying factors keep low-wage workers down. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 02 Nov 2020
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    Is Antitrust Just a Quaint Notion in the Digital Age?

    by James Heskett

    SUMMING UP: Given the US Department of Justice's new antitrust complaint against Google, is it time to revisit what defines a market monopoly in the internet era? James Heskett's readers consider the potential ramifications. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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