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      • 05 Jan 2021
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Using Behavioral Science to Improve Well-Being for Social Workers

      For child and family social workers, coping with the hardships of children and parents is part of the job. But that can cause a lot of stress. Is it possible for financially constrained organizations to improve social workers’ well-being using non-cash rewards, recognition, and other strategies from behavioral science? Assistant Professor Ashley Whillans describes the experience of Chief Executive Michael Sanders’ at the UK’s What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care, as he led a research program aimed at improving the morale of social workers in her case, “The What Works Centre: Using Behavioral Science to Improve Social Worker Well-being.”  Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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      CreativityRemove Creativity →

      New research from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including the effect of competition on workplace creativity, collaboration and creativity, and managing creative people.
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      • 14 Apr 2020
      • Cold Call Podcast

      'Fortnite' Was a Blockbuster for Epic Games. What’s the Encore?

      Re: Andy Wu

      Epic Games, maker of the incredibly popular "Fortnite" multiplayer game, considers whether to become a PC-games distribution platform. Andy Wu discusses his case study, “Epic Games.” Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 13 Jan 2020
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Recognition Incentives for Internal Crowdsourcing: A Field Experiment at NASA

      by Jana Gallus, Olivia S. Jung, and Karim R. Lakhani

      What to do if organizational hierarchy hinders a platform aimed at worker collaboration? A field experiment with NASA employees finds that they respond to managerial appreciation above other incentives.

      • 09 Oct 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      For Better Ideas, Bring the Right People to the Brainstorm

      by Michael Blanding

      Better ideas emerge when extroverts and people open to new experiences put their heads together, according to research by Rembrand M. Koning. But what about introverts? Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 16 Sep 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      Crowdsourcing Is Helping Hollywood Reduce the Risk of Movie-Making

      by Michael Blanding

      Hollywood insiders have created "The Black List," which helps surface good but often overlooked scripts. Does the wisdom of the crowd work at the box office? Research by Hong Luo. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 25 Apr 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      Incubators Take Notice: Your Entrepreneurs Are Networking with the Wrong People

      by Danielle Kost

      Startup incubators used by cities and companies to jump-start innovation have a problem to overcome. Attendees tend to network with people they already know, says research by Rembrand M. Koning. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 17 Apr 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      How Managers Stifle Creativity

      by Danielle Kost

      3QUESTIONS: Teresa Amabile discusses the roots of creativity, how to achieve more of it, and combining it with artificial intelligence. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 27 Feb 2019
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Judgment Aggregation in Creative Production: Evidence from the Movie Industry

      by Hong Luo, Jeffrey T. Macher, and Michael Wahlen

      Selecting early-stage ideas in creative industries is challenging because consumer taste is hard to predict and the quantity to sift through is large. Using The Black List that ranks scripts annually based on nominations from film executives, this study shows that aggregating expert opinions helps reduce quality uncertainty and can influence high-budget production.

      • 14 Feb 2019
      • Cold Call Podcast

      The Delicious History of Hershey's Chocolate

      Re: Nancy F. Koehn

      Milton Hershey, the candy king, pioneered chocolate treats for the masses. But he also built a controversial company town and what today is one of the richest schools in America. Nancy Koehn discusses Hershey's innovative life and vision. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 19 Sep 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Say Again? Uncommon Advice for Common Business Problems

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Sometimes the right answer is far from obvious. Learn why an introvert may be the best choice to lead your team, taking a pay cut might make you a better manager, and why you should not trust your gut when the pressure is on. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 30 Apr 2018
      • Book

      How to Be a Rebel Leader

      by Carmen Nobel

      In the book Rebel Talent, Francesca Gino argues companies should encourage rebellion in their workplaces. Quiz: Discover what type of rebel you really are. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 07 Dec 2017
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Does Time Pressure Help or Hinder Creativity at Work?

      Re: Teresa M. Amabile

      Professor Teresa Amabile discusses how managers can create the ideal conditions for employee creativity and success based on her research in three industries, seven companies, and 26 creative project teams. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 27 Sep 2017
      • Research & Ideas

      What Happens When Ordinary People Get Creative?

      by Carmen Nobel

      Move over, creative geniuses. Teresa Amabile says the world needs to pay more attention to the creative processes of everyday people, especially in an age when big ideas often come from the crowdsourced masses. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 31 Jul 2017
      • Working Paper Summaries

      In Pursuit of Everyday Creativity

      by Teresa M. Amabile

      This paper describes the most compelling research trends around creativity and innovation. It suggests that 1) creative behavior of ordinary individuals is likely to become more important to the development of products and services, and 2) future studies should focus on such creative behavior—and related psychological states and environmental contexts—as it happens.

      • 20 Jun 2017
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Conversational Peers and Idea Generation: Evidence from a Field Experiment

      by Sharique Hasan and Rembrand Koning

      To develop a theory of innovator capability, this study extends existing research linking personality and creativity to take into account the social nature of idea generation. Using data from an experiment embedded in a bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs, results show that better ideas are generated by “open” innovators exposed to extroverted peers. Extroverts provide more raw information that innovators high in openness are best able to recombine into novel ideas.

      • 21 Mar 2016
      • Lessons from the Classroom

      When Your Classmate is an NBA Superstar (or Fashion Model, or Movie Actress)

      by Dina Gerdeman

      Industry superstars bring unique perspectives to the Business of Media, Entertainment, and Sports Executive Education program taught by Anita Elberse. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 16 Nov 2015
      • Research & Ideas

      Does Competition Make Us More Creative?

      by Michael Blanding

      Competition can bring out the best in many people in many jobs, but can it make employees more creative? The answer lies in the Goldilocks Zone. Research by Daniel P. Gross. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 28 Oct 2015
      • Research & Ideas

      A Dedication to Creation: India's Ad Man Ranjan Kapur

      by Sean Silverthorne

      How do you build a brand amid the uncertainties and opportunities of a developing market? Harvard Business School Professor Sunil Gupta shares lessons learned from Ranjan Kapur, an iconic figure in the Indian advertising industry. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 26 May 2015
      • Research & Ideas

      Corporate Field Researchers Share Tricks of the Trade

      by Carmen Nobel

      In a panel discussion, several professors shared practical findings and tricks-of-the-trade from recent field research. Among the discoveries: how to prompt employees to get a flu shot. Closed for comment; 1 Comment(s) posted.

      • 02 Apr 2015
      • Research & Ideas

      Digital Initiative Summit: Who Has the Power in the Music Industry?

      Re: Felix Oberholzer-Gee

      With inexpensive recording technology and distribution, today's musicians can push their work in front of many new audiences. But to make money, they must learn the instruments of business. Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 23 Jul 2014
      • Lessons from the Classroom

      Innovation Is Magic. Really

      by Dina Gerdeman

      When Stefan Thomke teaches students how to manage innovation and creativity, he turns to an unexpected source: Magician Jason Randal. Open for comment; 12 Comment(s) posted.

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