Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In Practice: A CEO convinced that remote work hampers productivity may only acknowledge studies supporting this view, while ignoring evidence to the contrary. Embrace Diverse Opinions: Consult individuals with different perspectives, including team members and external advisors.

Groupthink 40

Groupthink CFO Uncertainty Consensus 40

Coaching Tip

MAY 7, 2014

The trick for managers is to cultivate belongingness and uniqueness simultaneously, focusing on diverse talents and experiences without stereotyping or alienating employees, or making them reluctant to share ideas that set them apart and lead to groupthink. . Inclusive leaders are humble.

Team 123

Team Groupthink Report Innovation 123

Harvard Business Review

MAY 14, 2018

Amazon came under fire last week after its board opposed a shareholder proposal to increase the diversity of the board. Companies like Microsoft and Costco use this type of process for their board selection, as increasing diversity of candidate slates is an important step for increasing diversity of the board overall.

Diversity 9

Diversity Proposal Groupthink CEO 9

Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2016

However, I find it extremely troubling that these luminaries — particularly the participating institutional investors — see such a limited role for non-executive directors to engage directly with shareholders on “governance and key shareholder issues,” leaving the job largely to the CEO. ” (Emphasis added.)

CEO 8

CEO Groupthink Sharpe Committee 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2017

Last month, in an unprecedented show of solidarity, 150 CEOs from the world’s leading companies banded together to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace and, through an online platform, shared best practices for doing so. But as Tim Ryan, U.S. That’s obviously good for business.

Ryan 8

Ryan Stephenson Groupthink Politics 8

Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We’ve seen toxic cultures allowed to flourish in large and high-profile organisations, erratic leadership behaviours, groupthink and boardrooms struggling to maintain control. To ensure that CMI’s Chartered offer reaches a more diverse cohort of people and more organisations. In 2023, many fell below those standards.

Learning-by-Doing 105

Learning-by-Doing Leadership Styles Education Training 105

Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. A manager only listens to team members who agree with them, neglecting diverse opinions that could offer a new perspective. Also know as “throwing good money after bad money.”

Dunning 101

Dunning Consensus Groupthink Charisma 101

Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2013

firms have historically given the CEO and other management members exclusive responsibility for communicating with investors. One seasoned director at the meeting I attended argued that only the CEO should speak for the company because outside directors may inadvertently divulge material, non-public (insider) information.

Groupthink 8

Groupthink Banking CEO Diversity 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Additionally, you’re more prone to groupthink if you’re not exposed to diverse perspectives and points of view. Indeed, research shows that companies with more diverse boards enjoy better financial performance. Relationships with those like you may feel more natural, but it pays to push beyond your comfort zone.

Industry 8

Industry Venture Capitalist Bond Groupthink 8

Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. A manager only listens to team members who agree with them, neglecting diverse opinions that could offer a new perspective. Also know as “throwing good money after bad money.”

Dunning 52

Dunning Consensus Groupthink Charisma 52

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2012

Creativity is the most essential skill for navigating an increasingly complex world — or so said 1,500 CEOs across 60 countries in a recent survey by IBM. Wandering around — observing, talking to strangers, taking pictures, inhaling the rich diversity of unfamiliar life, may feel unproductive or even wasteful.

Creativity 15

Creativity Groupthink Stress GDP 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This is where CEOs can help. Board appointments are highly influenced by CEOs, and they can do a better job of advocating for getting more women on the board. We interviewed CEOs who successfully reached board parity to learn how they did it. if we continue at the current rate. Fortunately, some are leading the way.

CEO 8

CEO Diversity Sample Groupthink 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2014

Today, their annual conference brings together well-known corporate innovators, such as Harvard’s Clayton Christensen, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh and author Daniel Pink, to mix with an eclectic assortment of social entrepreneurs and devise solutions to society’s thorniest problems. It is now a cult favorite in the innovation world.

Media 8

Media Marketing Strategy Groupthink Kaplan 8