The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Among the key factors in this slowdown is the aging of populations across the developed world, but the authors also cite factors such as the transition towards service-based economies and a slowdown in the rate of innovation. What does a successful, developed democracy look like amid long-run stagnation?” Slowing down.

Globalization 81

Globalization GDP Long-term Social Capital 81

Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 10, 2017

The networking goal is more likely to be about developing deep and long-term strategic relationships than for completing short-term tasks. Developing these networks—and the influence that they afford—is critical to success. Developing these networks—and the influence that they afford—is critical to success.

Long-term 100

Long-term Short-term Social Capital Bureaucracy 100

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 25, 2010

Research generally shows that 90 percent of employees don’t feel connected to their supervisor or colleagues at work and are either not engaged and giving their best efforts or not aligning their behavior with organizational goals. Is it any wonder that our economy is struggling? The problem today is hidden in plain sight.

Social Capital 284

Social Capital McCarthy Godin Committee 284

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2013

There is not much agreement about what makes an idea innovative, and what makes an innovative idea valuable. Likewise, experts disagree on the type and level of innovation that is most beneficial for organizations. Likewise, experts disagree on the type and level of innovation that is most beneficial for organizations.

Innovation 8

Innovation Succession Creativity Competitive Advantage 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2012

What's not funny is the result: stifled collaboration, reduced innovation and limited growth. But this diminishes your team's social capital. Encourage your team members to do the same by reminding them of their long-term shared interests and goals. Most leaders know not to act like the boss in the FedEx ad.

Social Capital 13

Social Capital Metrics Long-term Team 13

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2017

There are core competencies that every PM must have – many of which can start in the classroom – but most are developed with experience and good role models and mentoring. If the best PMs have well developed core competencies and a high EQ, does that mean that they are then destined for success no matter where they work?

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Core Competence Management 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

This isn't a new challenge, but it's more urgent than ever, not just as an effort to escape reform and regulation from the outside, but to restore the public trust, to repair the moral fabric of the system, and to unleash the innovation required to tackle the world's most pressing and important challenges.

Short-term 15

Short-term Long-term Ethics Incentives 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 24, 2014

On occasion, these senior executives may designate lieutenants to sit on the brand council as their representatives, but they ensure the designees have the social capital, as well as the authority, to participate fully. Ultimately, though, the best brand councils operate with the goal of making themselves unnecessary.

Brand 8

Brand Strategy Advertising Brand Management 8