Decision Making →
- 07 Feb 2005
- What Do You Think?
If You Blink, Will You Miss?
Malcolm Gladwell's popular new book is about the power of snap judgements and the ways in which people develop the ability to make them. Can—and should—people make typical business decisions in the blink of an eye? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 31 Oct 2004
- What Do You Think?
Should the Wisdom of Crowds Influence Our Thinking About Leadership?
New research suggests that large groups of people are better than a few experts at everything from estimating the true magnitude of things to diagnosing causes of problems to predicting outcomes. If this is correct, what does it say about the true nature of effective leadership? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 25 Oct 2004
- Research & Ideas
Planning for Surprises
A company doesn't need a crystal ball to see impending disasters. Harvard Business School professor Max H. Bazerman and INSEAD professor Michael D. Watkins explain how to foresee and avoid predictable surprises. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 15 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
The New Global Business Manager
What are the critical skills global managers need today compared to ten years ago? An interview with Harvard Business School professor Christopher A. Bartlett. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 15 Sep 2003
- Lessons from the Classroom
HBS Cases: Developing the Courage to Act
Professor David A. Garvin offers a rare inside glimpse at how the case method is used by both faculty and students in classrooms at Harvard Business School. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 04 Aug 2003
- Research & Ideas
Shackleton: An Entrepreneur of Survival
Polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is the subject of a new HBS case study. Professor Nancy F. Koehn discusses lessons for leaders from the voyage of the Endurance. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Jun 2003
- What Do You Think?
What Can Aspiring Leaders Be Taught?
Let’s say you are left in charge of an MBA program. How would you and your students sort through the tensions in corporate life vis-à-vis society, employees, and investors? How would you build those learnings into your program and make them stick? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Stuck in Gear: Why Managers Don’t Act
Most top executives are smart and far sighted, so why can't they change gears fast enough to meet change? Professor Donald N. Sull provides answers in a new book. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 05 May 2003
- Research & Ideas
Sharing the Responsibility of Corporate Governance
Is business malfeasance always the board's fault? HBS professor Constance Bagley argues that everyone has a stake in ethical behavior and moral reasoning. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 05 May 2003
- Research & Ideas
SEC Commissioner Sees “Healing and Reform”
SEC Commissioner Harvey J. Goldschmid blames corporate failures in part on inadequate gatekeepers, but sees healing in history. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 07 Apr 2003
- Research & Ideas
Three Steps for Crisis Prevention
Can you predict a business disaster? In this Harvard Business Review excerpt, professors Michael D. Watkins and Max H. Bazerman outline the keys for disaster prevention: recognition, prioritization, and mobilization. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 03 Feb 2003
- What Do You Think?
Can Business Schools Teach the Craft of Getting Things Done?
No one doubts business schools are expert at teaching management theory. But what about teaching real-world basics? In short, can students be taught execution? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 21 Oct 2002
- Research & Ideas
The Parable of the Bungled Baggage And the Unhappy Customer
Sometimes a seemingly harmless corporate decision such as a budget trim can lead to big problems elsewhere. HBS professor W. Earl Sasser tells what happens when budget constraints and customers collide. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 30 Sep 2002
- Research & Ideas
Your Crisis Response Plan: The Ten Effective Elements
Shooter on site. Epidemic. Major power outage. Is your organization prepared to deal with crisis? HBS professor Michael Watkins explains what you need to know, and offers a checklist to evaluate your preparedness. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 30 Sep 2002
- What Do You Think?
- 26 Aug 2002
- Research & Ideas
High-Stakes Decision Making: The Lessons of Mount Everest
On May 10, 1996, five mountaineers from two teams perished while climbing Mount Everest. Is there anything business leaders can learn from the tragedy? HBS professor Michael A. Roberto used the tools of management to find out. Plus: Q&A with Michael Roberto Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 05 Aug 2002
- Research & Ideas
Understanding the Process of Innovation
Just what is the BIG idea? In this Harvard Management Update piece, Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen helps us understand the sources of innovation inside companies and what blocks it. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
A Litmus Test for Entrepreneurs
Are you cut out to conquer the challenges facing today's entrepreneur? HBS professor Walter Kuemmerle has developed a litmus test to help you decide. Two key questions: Do you have the patience to start small? Are you a closer? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
Reinventing the Industrial Giant
It's not easy to transform a trusty but ailing old stalwart. In an excerpt from their book, Changing Fortunes: Remaking the Industrial Corporation, HBS professor Nitin Nohria and co-authors Davis Dyer and Frederick Dalzell discuss how General Motors and Kodak are attempting precisely that. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Don’t Listen to “Yes”
It's essential for leaders to spark conflict in their organizations, as long as it is constructive. A Q&A with Professor Michael Roberto, author of the new book Why Great Leaders Don't Take Yes for an Answer. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.