Commentaries

The simple rules of disciplined innovation

November 19, 2015

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Donald Sull for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. He believes — and agree — that constraints aren’t the enemy of creativity—they make it more effective. To read…

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How to Break Up with an Innovation Project

November 18, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Scott Anthony for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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Don Sull on “Where Disruptive Innovation Came From”

November 18, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Donald Sull for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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Authentic Workplaces Don’t Try to Make Everyone the Same

November 17, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. As I read it, I was again reminded of a brilliant observation by Margaret Mead: “Always remember…

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Can the Sharing Economy Provide Good Jobs? Opinions Are Sharply Divided

November 16, 2015

Some see benefits for many kinds of workers, others see a raw deal for most. In an article for The Wall Street Journal, Rachel Botsman explains how and why different kinds of workers derive different benefits in the new workplace.…

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3 Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions

November 15, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Peter Bregman for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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Mastering Strategy Execution #15: Aligning Strategy and Culture

November 14, 2015

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Arnoud van der Maas, featured by LinkedIn Pulse. To read the complete article, check out others, and sign up to receive email alerts, please click here. * * * This is…

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Why Bad Guys Win at Work

November 13, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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The Wisdom of Peter Drucker from A to Z

November 13, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article by Leigh Buchanan for Inc. magazine in which she examines Drucker’s contributions, from A to Z. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * *…

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Daniel Levitin: How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed

November 12, 2015

Here is one of the most popular TED Global Talks, filmed in London, with a compelling program provided by Dan Levitin. As he explains, you’re not at your best when you’re stressed. In fact, your brain has evolved over millennia…

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