Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Developing Original Ideas. They move before the market can support their idea. When you are the first to market, you have to make all of the mistakes yourself.” Dealing with Groupthink. Cohesion in a group doesn’t cause groupthink. There’s a fine line between having a strong culture and operating like a cult.”

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Chirotech specializes in biocatalysis and chemocatalysis, two important subspecialties of biotechnology and chemistry that help develop key biological and chemical intermediates needed for the efficient production of medicines. Polycentric innovation won't work in organizations that promote groupthink. and the U.K.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2015

Holacracy, inspired by Agile software development , is optimized for adaptation, making these types of adjustments as a matter of course. In each case, the market leader had a chance to invest or partner with the upstart that eventually disrupted them. These days, every enterprise needs to develop a culture of change.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2015

While both had top people, one was dramatically more successful in the market. The underlying premise is that it’s not enough to just hire the right people — those with strong values, great potential, and high competence — and develop them as individuals. You also have to help them work together. You and Your Team.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2017

You can get trapped in a version of groupthink, with a single set of shared relationships. Either way, you can end up without the bandwidth to seek out your own projects or skill development. Research what your next move could be and find ways to develop relationships with other leaders. Protect your career options.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2014

All too often, when marketers talk about their “social strategy,” they really mean a digital marketing strategy implemented on social platforms, rather than using social dynamics to benefit their business. Pepsi actually lost market share and fell to number three in the cola wars for the first time in modern history.

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