Strategy Driven

MARCH 31, 2020

That uncertainty and inability to be in command of business operations makes us anxious. In times of crisis, feelings of anxiety and loss cause people to draw inward and focus only on how circumstances directly affect them. But a crisis can also present the opportunity to lead more openly and plan together how to respond.

Crisis 66

Crisis Open-book Fixed Costs Social Capital 66

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

This free eBook leverages the 3Rs Internal Communications Model, which was created to guide communications leaders through a communications plan overhaul during periods of significant change or crisis. Jon Mertz of Thin Difference shared Social Entrepreneurs Are the New Social Capital Builders.

Leadership Development 336

Leadership Development Development Leadership Entrepreneur 336

HR Digest

JULY 28, 2021

The word crisis has given us some of the most beautiful lines in English literature, as seen in Oliver Twist : “It had been bright day, for hours, when Oliver opened his eyes; he felt cheerful and happy. The crisis of the disease was safely past. Coronavirus has changed the way Americans work. What should companies do now?

McKinsey 134

McKinsey Aggregate Demand Industry Crisis 134

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The global financial crisis that continues to send shock waves across the world unfortunately represents the ugly face of capitalism today. ITC decided to measure its own performance in terms of its contribution to creating economic, environmental, and social capital through innovations that would be embedded in its business strategy.

Long-term 13

Long-term Business Model Innovation Human Capital 13

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

In one case, two operational leaders at Kelly Services, a workforce solutions firm, created a Business Resource Group to promote leadership development and increase employee engagement. Every action and word, no matter how small, matters in boosting productivity and performance.

Energy 8

Energy Health Care Leadership Pipeline Quality 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While the global financial meltdown and its aftershocks have unleashed a flood of indignation, condemnation, and protest upon Wall Street, the crisis has exposed a deeper distrust and implacable resentment of capitalism itself.

Short-term 15

Short-term Long-term Ethics Incentives 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2012

This is simply because being in a job appears to trigger latent entrepreneurship, and also because there is a more intensive re-investment of social capital to generate financial capital than is customary in the West. In a sense, African entrepreneurs run profit ecosystems rather than business units.

Entrepreneur 16

Entrepreneur Banking Supply Chain Globalization 16