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        • 04 Jan 2022
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Scrap the Big New Year's Resolutions. Make 6 Simple Changes Instead.

        by Kristen Senz
        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.
        • 25 Feb 2019
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence

        by Dina Gerdeman
        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.
        • 13 Aug 2021
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Managers, Here’s How to Bond with New Hires Remotely

        by Lane Lambert
        Worried about engaging interns and new employees in a hybrid world? Research by Iavor I. Bojinov and Prithwiraj Choudhury shows how "virtual watercooler" sessions can make all the difference.
        • 14 Feb 2022
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Curiosity, Not Coding: 6 Skills Leaders Need in the Digital Age

        by Linda A. Hill, Ann Le Cam, Sunand Menon, and Emily Tedards
        Transforming an organization starts with transforming its leaders. Data from 1,700 executives by Linda Hill and colleagues reveals the most important skills and traits leaders need now.
        • 16 Jul 2021
        • Op-Ed
        • Working Knowledge

        For Entrepreneurs, the Benefits of Slowing Down

        by Jeffrey Bussgang
        After several heady months for startups, Jeffrey Bussgang offers radical advice for founders this summer: just chill.
        • 17 May 2017
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Minorities Who 'Whiten' Job Resumes Get More Interviews

        by Dina Gerdeman
        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.
        • 30 Jun 2021
        • In Practice
        • Working Knowledge

        The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader 2021

        by Kathryn Haviland
        Looking for your next beach read? HBS faculty members share their summer reading lists, pulling from the worlds of technology, history, and science fiction.
        • 22 Mar 2021
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        How to Learn from the Big Mistake You Almost Make

        by Kristen Senz
        A brush with disaster can lead to important innovations, but only if employees have the psychological safety to reflect on these close calls, says research by Amy C. Edmondson, Olivia Jung, and colleagues.
        • 01 Oct 2021
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Dying to Lead: How Reaching the Top Can Kill You Sooner

        by Jay Fitzgerald
        A study of General Electric employees by Tom Nicholas shows how the stress of chasing professional success can shorten an executive's life.
        • 31 Jan 2022
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Where Can Digital Transformation Take You? Insights from 1,700 Leaders

        by Linda A. Hill, Ann Le Cam, Sunand Menon, and Emily Tedards
        Digital transformation seems like a journey without end, but many companies are forging ahead. Linda Hill and colleagues reveal six qualities that set digitally mature organizations apart.
        • 22 Oct 2021
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Want Hybrid Work to Succeed? Trust, Don’t Track, Employees

        by Michael Blanding
        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.
        • 08 Mar 2021
        • In Practice
        • Working Knowledge

        COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?

        by Dina Gerdeman
        When the pandemic recedes, executives can’t expect office life to be as it was. But they can create a new work world that will keep employees happy and productive, say Harvard Business School faculty members.
        • 27 Jul 2021
        • Op-Ed
        • Working Knowledge

        What Pirates Can Teach Us About Leadership

        by Francesca Gino
        Despite his reputation for ruthlessness, Blackbeard ran a surprisingly progressive and equitable ship. Francesca Gino highlights three lessons for today's leaders from the golden age of piracy.
        • 17 Aug 2020
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        What the Stockdale Paradox Tells Us About Crisis Leadership

        by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams
        The Stockdale Paradox and survival psychology contain wisdom for how leaders can manage the coronavirus crisis, according to Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams.
        • 01 Nov 2021
        • What Do You Think?
        • Working Knowledge

        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.
        • 07 Feb 2022
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Digital Transformation: A New Roadmap for Success

        by Linda A. Hill, Ann Le Cam, Sunand Menon, and Emily Tedards
        Is your company reaping the rewards of digital transformation yet? Linda Hill and colleagues offer seven guiding principles for transformations at any stage—nascent, progressing, or stalled.
        • 14 Oct 2021
        • In Practice
        • Working Knowledge

        Reunited and It Feels (Not) So Good: Tips for Managing a Rocky Return

        by Kristen Senz
        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.
        • 14 Dec 2021
        • Op-Ed
        • Working Knowledge

        To Change Your Company's Culture, Don't Start by Trying to Change the Culture

        by Michael Beer
        Skip the inspirational speeches and culture committees. Meaningful culture change comes about only when companies rethink how they manage, lead, and pursue strategic goals, says Michael Beer.
        • 07 Dec 2021
        • Op-Ed
        • Working Knowledge

        Want to Build Better Leaders? Focus on Mindset, Skills, Knowledge

        by Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle
        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.
        • 30 Apr 2021
        • Research & Ideas
        • Working Knowledge

        Why Anger Makes a Wrongly Accused Person Look Guilty

        by Michael Blanding
        Too often, people rely on biases and hunches to judge complex situations. Research by Leslie John shows how easy it is to make the wrong call.
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