LDRLB

AUGUST 6, 2012

The challenge with surprises, of course, is that they are by definition unexpected – they require uncertainty – which most businesses are designed to reduce. Soren’s goal in Leapfrogging is to convince and equip leaders to do the reverse of their formal training – to embrace surprises and unleash innovation.

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Innovation Uncertainty Case Study Definition 120

Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In order to maximize our learning we have to be sensitive to and manage our emotions.” Army Special Forces believes that adaptability—learning—is predicated on self-efficacy, resiliency, open-mindedness, mastery achievement motivation, and tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.” As a result he also became a better thinker and leader.

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Open-book Learning-by-Doing Hedge Case Study 281

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Finance Without Fear : A Guide to Creating and Managing a Profitable Business by William S. Hettinger and John Dolan-Heitlinger Finance Without Fear should be read by anyone starting or managing a business. The easy-to-read style helps remove the fear of finance for the entrepreneur, the small business owner, and the manager.

Finance 50

Finance Uncertainty Case Study Competitive Advantage 50

Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Study some of the most interesting and diverse group of companies such as Google, Twinings, Dropbox and even Wimbledon and you end up with fascinating stories, case studies, and research useful to every brand. Nick Liddell is Director of Consulting and Richard Buchanan is Managing Director and a founding partner.

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Wilde Brand Open-book Creativity 65

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

When your business is facing declining sales, a potential buy-out, or even certain closure, how do you manage people who are likely panicking about their future? In a crisis, you may think you need a whole new set of management approaches. But don’t throw out your Management 101 book quite yet. What the Experts Say.

Management 10

Management Edmondson Crisis Uncertainty 10

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Our goal might be to sell more of our products online. The vendor can make the website, deliver it on time and on budget, and even make it beautiful to look at and easy to use, but it may not achieve our goal, which is to sell more of our products online. Most companies manage projects in terms of outputs, not outcomes.

Project 8

Project Management Uncertainty Software 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2017

Uncertainty is uncomfortable for everyone. What should a manager do? Most of us feel overwhelmed, upset, and anxious when faced with uncertainty. ’” Acknowledge the uncertainty. How can you keep people focused while also helping them cope with the feelings that change and ambiguity bring up?

Productivity 10

Productivity Products Team Uncertainty 10

Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Unquestionably, in times of crisis – when there is great uncertainty – those organizations that proactively build trust up and down the chain of command will weather the storm much better than those that do not. He always brought order out of chaos and uncertainty. Now, let’s talk about what leaders can do during Covid.

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Leadership Crisis Learning-by-Doing Team 132

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

The M-Prize's overall goal is to "surface the world's most progressive management practices and most provocative management ideas" and connect and celebrate individuals reinventing management. Portfolio management. How do you design, assess, and manage an innovation portfolio on an ongoing basis?

Case Study 8

Case Study Uncertainty McKinsey Innovation 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2017

Ibrahim Abouleish, founder of Sekem in Egypt, found that appealing to a larger goal such as nation-building or leaving a better country for the next generation was effective in justifying his commitment to ethics. We developed research case studies on two companies and teaching case studies on four companies.

Ethics 10

Ethics Environment Absenteeism Reputation 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2018

Consistent with these famous case studies, scientific research shows that creativity and innovation can be enhanced by reducing team harmony. At the same time, its illustrious history and access serve to galvanize bold goals, and continuous pitches and feedback elicit sustained tension and conflict.

Creativity 9

Creativity Team Christensen Innovation 9

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2012

The sharp recession triggered by the 2008 financial crisis and the uncertainty created by the 2011 debt crisis have fundamentally reset the world. In fact, when there are severe resource constraints, it is more important than ever to maintain audacious goals. Which manager typically ends up getting it? Who deserves the bonus?

Company 11

Company Succession Constraint Sharpe 11

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 30, 2012

Product developers must change the recipe to add value, and when we change the recipe, we introduce uncertainty. Operating in the world of uncertainty requires different thinking and different skills. Why isn't this managed well today? In manufacturing our measure of execution is how close we come to our original goal.

Innovation 11

Innovation Objective Uncertainty Productivity 11

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2015

There is often a lot of confusion and uncertainty, and if colleagues were laid off , people might also be sad or angry. ” Management probably had good intentions for the restructuring—it believes the changes will cut costs, increase revenues, or improve efficiency. Manage your stress. How do you stay positive?

Restructuring 8

Restructuring Stress Uncertainty Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

As a manager, you may not be working on a fishing boat or in armed combat. Or have you been taught to manage by objectives and metrics to monitor performance, and that bonding with your team members will be seen as a distraction at best or weakness at worst? As a manager of any enterprise, your own storm will come someday.

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Bond Resistance Management by Objectives Maturity 16

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Should you disclose what’s happening to your manager and colleagues? Uncertainty about your standing in the organization is another reason to be afraid, she adds. Dutton agrees, noting that, in some cases, “it can be dangerous to disclose your situation.” ” Case Study #2: Ask for what you need.

Crisis 8

Crisis Case Study Brainstorming Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2017

Trust is essential to reducing perceived risk, which is a combination of uncertainty and the seriousness of the potential outcome involved. Could Liberate 50% of Managers' Time. Users tend to trust automation if the algorithms are understandable and guide them toward achieving their goals. Related Video.

Technology 8

Technology Transportation Influence Resistance 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2011

While these risks are real, recent research is showing that work strain, when managed correctly, can actually have a positive impact on productivity and performance. We live in a world of ongoing worry, change, and uncertainty. In fact, how you manage pressures can distinguish you as a leader and give you a career advantage.

Stress 15

Stress Case Study Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 15

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“Preserving your own sense of integrity” and “ridding the workplace of racism” are laudable goals, Williams notes. Case Study #1: Focus on your reaction. Case Study #2: Don’t accuse. There are certainly good reasons to do so. ” He and the former colleague remain friends.

How To 8

How To Case Study Politics Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2012

In Mindset , psychologist Carol Dweck writes: "it isn't just our abilities and talent that bring our success — but whether we approach our goals with a fixed or growth mindset." One of the key takeaways here is that all leaders are entrepreneurs trying to create something under conditions of extreme uncertainty.

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Books Christensen Ries Disruptive Innovation 9