Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2012

As Gentry Lee, chief systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, describes it: "Risk mitigation is painful; not a natural event for humans to perform.". Quite the opposite; it should actually enable organizations to engage in daring, innovative strategies that promise high expected returns. MORE ON MANAGING RISKY BEHAVIORS.

Risk Management 9

Risk Management CIO Management Banking 9

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

After years of fantastic innovations that helped bring the automobile to the masses, Ford fell prey to the “anchoring” bias that leads people to make (or fail to make) new decisions by referencing their prior experiences. But in order to enter a new era of growth, Google leaders needed to perceive their company differently.

Creativity 8

Creativity Trends Uncertainty Strategic Planning 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 2, 2012

They are the fuel in the engine of the networked world. Now you can line them all up, from social media, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, marketplace measurement, sales, and distribution. Rapid Innovation/Move-to-Market Cycles. The Invisible Children and the OMGPOP teams each achieved it. Don't be the last.

Team 13

Team Self-aware Media Download 13

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

A strong and growing body of research shows that diversity on teams — especially at the leadership and decision-making levels — drives greater marketplace innovation and profitability. Much of the insight and global perspective American companies need to be competitive can be found on U.S. college campuses.

Diversity 8

Diversity Globalization Competitive Intelligence Competitive Advantage 8