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Too Much Team Harmony Can Kill Creativity

Harvard Business Review

Consistent with these famous case studies, scientific research shows that creativity and innovation can be enhanced by reducing team harmony. Performance is a function of motivation, and motivation can be increased by setting bold goals, which are at the edge of the team’s capability. Set bold but achievable goals.

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Stop Talking About Social and Do It

Harvard Business Review

This five-part series has shared case studies and examples of how the social era affects all areas of the business model: how we create, deliver, and capture value. Purpose is also a better motivator than money. Money, while necessary, motivates neither the best people, nor the best in people. Purpose does. Everything.