article thumbnail

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Network

Harvard Business Review

Some people line up lunches and coffee dates because they’re in search of a job, venture funding, or clients for their company. ” That doesn’t mean you should never initiate meetings if you have a specific, immediate goal in mind. I learned this the hard way early on in my career.

article thumbnail

Can a Big Company Innovate Like a Start-Up?

Harvard Business Review

In an interview following the announcement , Page confirmed this concern by saying, "One of the primary goals I have is to get Google to be a big company that has the nimbleness and soul and passion and speed of a start-up.". But can a big company like Google really act like a start-up?

article thumbnail

How to Manage People Who Are Smarter than You

Harvard Business Review

“It’s a beginning of the shift in your career.” ” Remember, Hill adds, your goal is to “figure out how you’re going to work together and support your employee.” Hill says you should also show a desire to help your employees advance in their careers. Face your fears. Don’t.