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- 16 Sep 2002
- Research & Ideas
The Irrational Quest for Charismatic CEOs
Companies reflexively look to charismatic CEOs to save them, and that's a bad idea, says HBS professor Rakesh Khurana. In this excerpt from his new book and in an e-mail interview with HBS Working Knowledge, he explains how the CEO cult arose. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 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.
- 29 Jul 2002
- Research & Ideas
Get Off the Dime!
If you want large-scale change in your organization, you must change people's behaviors, say authors John Kotter and Dan Cohen. In an excerpt from their new book, The Heart of Change: Real Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations, the authors outline the importance of imparting urgency to the troops. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 29 Jul 2002
- Research & Ideas
Time Pressure and Creativity: Why Time is Not on Your Side
Even as time pressures increase in corporate life, the need for creative thinking has never been greater, says Harvard Business School professor Teresa Amabile. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 01 Jul 2002
- Research & Ideas
What it Takes to Lead Through Turmoil
What are the characteristics of companies that successfully transition in times of dramatic change? HBS professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter separates the leaders from the laggards in times of turmoil. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
Four Keys of Enduring Success: How High Achievers Win
What is success to you? HBS professor Howard Stevenson offers insights from research he and HBS senior research fellow Laura Nash are conducting on the meaning of success for high achievers. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 03 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
How to Succeed With Your New Boss
We all know it's true: Managing up is as important as managing down. That's especially true when you are starting a relationship with a new boss. HBS professor Michael Watkins discusses the importance of clearly defining goals with your superior. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 May 2002
- Book
Bringing the Master Passions to Work
Ambition, envy, self-deception. These "master passions" are everywhere, say Nitin Nohria and Mihnea C. Moldoveanu, co-authors of Master Passions: Emotion, Narrative, and the Development of Culture. In this excerpt, they describe what master passions mean for you. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 29 Apr 2002
- Research & Ideas
Star Power! How to Win in Professional Services
Leaders of professional service firms face challenges unknown to most other CEOs. Jay W. Lorsch, an HBS professor, and Thomas J. Tierney, of The Bridgespan Group, explain why, in this excerpt from their new book Aligning the Stars: How to Succeed When Professionals Drive Results. Plus: Q&A with Jay Lorsch Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Apr 2002
- Research & Ideas
Does Spirituality Drive Success?
Is there a place for spirituality in the workplace? Executives from Silicon Valley to Boston tell how they twine their business leadership with religious and personal values. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 04 Mar 2002
- What Do You Think?
- 11 Feb 2002
- Research & Ideas
The Quiet Leaderand How to Be One
Think of a business leader and who comes to mind? A brash type like Jack Welch? But real leaders solve tough problems in all kinds of ways, and often quietly, says Harvard Business School's Joseph L. Badaracco, Jr. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 11 Feb 2002
- Research & Ideas
Secrets of the Successful Businesswoman
What are the secrets of successful women in business? In separate keynote talks, Gail McGovern, a recent pick as one of Fortune magazine's fifty most powerful women in corporate America, and HBS professor Nancy F. Koehn laid out the facts. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 26 Nov 2001
- Research & Ideas
Manager or Mentor? Why You Must Be Both
In a frank discussion on diversity with a large group of Harvard University managers, HBS professor David A. Thomas explains why managers need to do more than just mentor. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 26 Nov 2001
- Op-Ed
Why Corporate Budgeting Needs To Be Fixed
Not to mince words, but corporate budgeting is a joke, argues HBS professor emeritus Michael C. Jensen in this Harvard Business Review excerpt. The problem isn't with the budget process—it's when budget targets are used to determine compensation. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Nov 2001
- Research & Ideas
Can Religion and Business Learn From Each Other?
Do religion and business have anything to say to each other? HBS senior research fellow Laura Nash believes they do. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 28 Oct 2001
- What Do You Think?
- 15 Oct 2001
- Research & Ideas
Rethinking E-Leadership
Old-school leadership practices are back in the spotlight, according to consultant Melissa Raffoni. The boisterous dot-com style has died down, she writes in this Harvard Management Update article, and now it's time to air out the tried and true. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Use the Psychology of Pricing To Keep Customers Returning
When to charge for a product or service can be more important than how much to charge, says Harvard Business School professor John Gourville. If you want to build long-term loyalty with customers, you better understand the difference. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.