Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Many managers want to be more inclusive. For the most part, managers are not given the right tools to overcome the challenges posed by implicit biases. But this demands a lot of cognitive energy, so over time, managers go back to their old habits. PATRIK STOLLARZ/Getty Images. But they don’t know how to get there.

Power 12

Power Management Diversity CFO 12

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2012

In matrix organizations, leaders suddenly find themselves having to master the challenges of managing cross-divisional, international teams over whom they have little formal authority. Empathy, on the other hand, enables leaders to develop a better understanding of their counterparts' perspectives and their customers' mindset.

Management 14

Management Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Influence 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

More recently, it has gained attention as a way to finance new ventures, through what is known as an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Less noticed, though, is ICOs appear almost antithetical to the standard approach to financing a risky venture. In fact, ICOs have upended the conventional pattern of staged experimentation and fundraising.

Cost 8

Cost Decentralization Finance Entrepreneur 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

After some investigating, they discovered that their fragmented, geographically dispersed matrix structure made it very difficult for the program managers to coordinate efforts across functions, keep everyone focused on the cost and delivery goals, and get people to reach consensus. Senior management knew this was an issue.

Welch 8

Welch Supply Chain Consensus Engineering 8

Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

” The bottom line is that most people don’t want to be “sold” by an ad anymore; they want to develop a relationship where a business earns their purchase by offering invaluable content. They offer strategies like content development, email marketing, creative and branding, and more.

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Marketing Content Audience Brand 105

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 10, 2011

The motivation behind it, as with many, many articles published over HBR's nearly 90-year history, was to take an effective practice developed in one corner of industry and spread it to managers everywhere. Tight convergence on a best practice may not be necessary, then, in this realm of management. McNulty et al.

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CAPM Cost Discounted Cash Flow Cost of Capital 13

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 9, 2014

There is a general consensus among economic analysts and commentators that the changes are merely cosmetic — they certainly do not affect the daily lives of most average Nigerians, and their timing might be politically motivated given the upcoming 2015 elections which are expected to be highly contested.

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GDP Human Capital Film Consensus 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2018

.” Not only is the situation “awkward and uncomfortable,” but it can also be “very time intensive,” says Nancy Rothbard, the David Pottruck Professor of Management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Schedule a meeting with them and other colleagues to come to a consensus.

Consensus 8

Consensus Case Study Long-term Career 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 10, 2011

This is the key finding of the Current Trends in Estimating and Applying the Cost of Capital research released this week by the Association for Financial Professionals, a trade group of 16,000 corporate treasury and finance practitioners. Download this pdf for an executive summary, or login here for the full report.)

Cost of Capital 13

Cost of Capital CAPM Cost Discounted Cash Flow 13

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Although the figures are elusive, the majority of data I've seen suggests that 40 to 50 percent of new hires at the middle level of management and above have not succeeded in their new companies 24 months after hire. Which do you need to develop? Less visible are those who fail or flame out when they make the change.

Career 15

Career Company Consensus Learning-by-Doing 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2016

We recently conducted a survey of CI managers and analysts who’ve been through our training program to see how much their findings influenced major company decisions, and why. and European corporations, from CI-trained analysts in marketing, business development, strategy, R&D, finance, and other fields.

Competitive Intelligence 8

Competitive Intelligence Company CAPEX Analysis 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2012

Or worse, when managers and boards of directors (like those at UnitedHealth ) fall prey to wanting to be well-liked instead of running a business well, that's its own guise of title without obligation. As can becoming a benevolent dictator to my staff, deciding that seeking consensus is no longer required.

Innovation 15

Innovation Consensus Entrepreneur Creativity 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2012

Earlier this week, on April 16, the US nominee Jim Yong Kim was selected over Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Colombian Finance Minister Jose Antonio Ocampo. This was just one round in a developing fight over the rules and norms that govern the international political economy.

Globalization 11

Globalization Banking Restructuring Politics 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2017

Interestingly, individuals working in customer service, sales, production, logistics and R&D were more likely to feel that bureaucracy was growing than those working in functions like HR, finance, planning, purchasing, and administration. As you ponder that question, we should note that there was one area of consensus.

Bureaucracy 8

Bureaucracy Survey Politics Consensus 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Though not yet confirmed, Zika is suspected of causing microcephaly — babies born with small heads and abnormal brain development — and paralysis in adults. This approach would benefit from the accelerated development of easy-to-use, point-of-care diagnostics for Zika.

Crisis 8

Crisis Decentralization System Travel 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

There is little consensus as to whether firms that find themselves spun off from other companies – either as new, standalone companies, or under the stewardship of new parent companies – perform better or worse than they did before. Does the business have a complete, balanced, and cohesive management team?

Chemicals 8

Chemicals How To Kahneman Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 28, 2015

Note that this inclusive process is not decision-making by committee or by consensus. As a leader in his company, Bud used what he called “Management by Wandering Around” (MBWA), where he’d stop into offices and ask the opinions of employees, clients, and others to gather insights about his organization and clients.

Open-book 8

Open-book Career Rogers PR 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

These lawsuits have been enabled in part by the efficient-market teaching that “in an open and developed securities market, the price of a company’s stock is determined by the available material information regarding the company and its business.” Economy Finance Risk management' Bratton and Michael L.

Training 8

Training Class Efficiency Price 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 11, 2013

Just as lack of consensus around finances can doom a marriage, lack of support from one''s spouse can effectively sink a career. Here are four strategies for developing and maintaining an effective dual-career partnership. Career planning Gender Managing yourself'

Career 8

Career COO Conference Consensus 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2013

While there is universal agreement that (1) it exists, and (2) that it plays a crucial role in shaping behavior in organizations, there is little consensus on what organizational culture actually is, never mind how it influences behavior and whether it is something leaders can change. finance vs. marketing) and units (e.g.

Incentives 8

Incentives Definition Pharmaceuticals System 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2015

More than once you’ve probably looked at some new digital or technological development and asked yourself, “How did we miss that?” My 2016 trends offer early warnings and opportunities for managers in all industries. HR managers can use bots to train employees. Here are eight to note for 2016. Blockchain.

Trends 8

Trends Film Technology Software 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2012

It's a question that has defied consensus, with valid arguments on both sides of the issue. Although the empirical evidence is mixed, this argument has intuitive logic: Because investors abhor uncertainty, knowing management's expectations is a valuable data point that can strengthen their confidence in the investment.

CFO 11

CFO Metrics Price Depreciation 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2011

Sitting at an annual event on a well-known Alp, Chris saw Washington Consensus capitalism come up against emerging economy pragmatism. The conflict between the IMF and Malaysia was a sign of a tipping point in the developed economies, shifting from a world of capital scarcity to one of abundance.

Banking 11

Banking ROE Proposal Self-aware 11

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Intense pressure from the $719 billion Medicare program on the finances of U.S. If hospitals do not aggressively manage the cost of caring for Medicare patients against these fixed payments, losses result. Use data analytics to develop a pathway to higher profitability. Jorg Greuel/Getty Images. The losses of U.S.

Cost 8

Cost Consensus Budgeting System 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The United States spends 40% more per patient than other developed countries but suffers the worse overall health outcomes. There is general consensus that a major solution lies in better managing and preventing adult chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart failure. Lauri Rotko/Folio Images/Getty Images. Insight Center.

Health Care 10

Health Care Metrics Efficiency Absenteeism 10

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2016

Managers act more as enablers and connectors, providing regular feedback and tracking progress. Mission-driven employees naturally expect competitive compensation, but more important is the opportunity to shape the path of innovation, to play a meaningful role in growing the business, and to develop their own leadership chops.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Company Succession Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2017

Whether you’re a mentor to a medical resident or marketing manager, the same principles apply. Rather than being apologetic, Sam criticized the manager for cutting him loose. Moreover, faculty and managers alike are under constant and growing time pressure. That time has passed.

Mentor 8

Mentor Emotional Intelligence Project Career 8

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

with the only outcomes being failed initiatives and splintered management teams. Managing Outside Vendors : Remember that consultants work for you, and that the decisions should be made by you and not the vendor. Good consultants build consensus and unify management focus, they do not splinter opinion.

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Blog Marketing Succession Brand 303

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2017

The economic gains for developing countries have been extraordinary. This has spread advanced production techniques and management practices around the world, dramatically improving productivity. The fall of the Berlin Wall, in 1989, ushered in a new era of globalization.

Politics 8

Politics Globalization Business Model Policies 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2018

We have been working with businesses to develop a strategic framework for when to take a stand on social issues. This was a discouraging development, given that the organization has long mounted efforts to drive collaborative action on race and immigration issues, including a pledge to hire 10,000 refugees. It draws on the work of R.

CEO 10

CEO Politics Policies Survey 10

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2017

Blockchain was originally developed as the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The unstoppable force of blockchain technology is barreling down on the infrastructure of modern finance. The digital nature of the ledger means that blockchain transactions can be tied to computational logic and in essence programmed.

Finance 8

Finance IPO Banking Venture Capitalist 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2016

The consensus is the challenges facing them will be daunting and organizations will be strained to finance and manage it. The transformation will necessitate substantial investments in finance, technology, human capital, operations, and infrastructure, and a substantial disinvestment of legacy resources in these areas.

Health Care 8

Health Care Industry Business Model Finance 8