Commentaries

Andrea Ovans on “What Is a Business Model?”

February 27, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Andrea Ovans 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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Cass Sunstein visits The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

February 26, 2015

It will be a sad day for me when Jon Stewart is no longer with The Daily Show (except in spirit) but at least he will continue to be involved in activities that amuse as well as inform those who…

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Special Report: Learning Providers in the Know, in the Now

February 26, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Kate Everson for Talent Management magazine. As learning delivery evolves, it’s all about merging it into a cohesive system that focuses on the learner and gets workers the information they need…

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Michael E. Porter on “What Is Strategy?”

February 25, 2015

Here is an excerpt from a classic article written by Michael E. Porter for Harvard Business Review (November 1996 issue) and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information,…

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Daniel Kahneman: The riddle of experience vs. memory

February 25, 2015

Using examples from vacations to colonoscopies, Nobel laureate and founder of behavioral economics Daniel Kahneman reveals how our “experiencing selves” and our “remembering selves” perceive happiness differently. This new insight has profound implications for economics, public policy — and our…

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How to Improve Your Ability to Tell Stories That Persuade

February 24, 2015

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * If you want to convince someone to support your project,…

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TEDx Talk Featuring Liz Wiseman: Living and Working With Child-Like Wonder

February 23, 2015

Recently, TEDx University of Nevada published Liz Wiseman‘s TED Talk: “Living and Working With Child-Like Wonder.” Originally filmed on January 23rd, 2015, this inspirational video showcases Liz Wiseman as she shares her personal story of re-discovery. Has the world become…

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Big data: What’s your plan?

February 23, 2015

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Stefan Biesdorf, David Court, and Paul Willmott for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. Many companies don’t have one. Here’s how to get started. To read the complete…

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What the Hottest Word of the Year Means for Your Business

February 22, 2015

Is it just a phrase buzzing throughout the vineyards of free enterprise, or is “workplace culture awareness” a phenomenon deserving of our consideration? Michael Lee Stallard responds to that question in an article for Fast Company magazine. Photo Credit: Ryanstock/Getty…

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Fueling a Culture of Engagement

February 21, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Lorrie Lykins for Talent Management magazine. She discusses six talent practices that stand above the rest when it comes to maximizing engagement throughout employees’ tenure. To read the complete article, check…

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