Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2017

Retailers combine data on demographics and weather to predict sales and develop merchandising plans. One area so far relatively untouched is change management. The combination of predictive analytics, large data sets, and the processing power of today’s computers is starting to transform change management.

Marketing 8

Marketing Root Cause Analysis Management Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2014

We’ve all heard a great deal about the power of positive thinking. Organizations encourage it among their employees in an effort to boost performance and engagement, and it’s a key tenet of “managing yourself” well; affirmative messages about perseverance, resilience, and vision adorn many an office wall.

Positioning 20

Positioning Human Resources Peer Review Health Care 20

Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2016

Consumer-facing (B2C) companies like these and many others have long realized the power of online digital networks to address the questions or issues of their customers. 97% of professional buyers believe that user-generated content, such as peer reviews and group discussion, is more credible than content provided by the company itself.

B2B 8

B2B B2C FAQ Transportation 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Learning from others’ experiences is an important aspect of professional development in surgery. That’s why academic surgical departments across the globe hold weekly Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences that gather surgeons together to review particular cases and share ideas for improving their practice.

Media 8

Media Skills Conference Learning-by-Doing 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Given that Apple presents itself as a “cutting-edge” organization, sensitive to the needs of a diverse workforce, why is there only one woman on its executive management team? Understanding those drivers can help women be more deliberate about the kinds of relationships they need to develop to achieve their aspirations.

Mentor 8

Mentor Self-aware Execution Peer Review 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2014

It’s cheaper because of automation and because small development teams need less coordination and oversight. And the risk can be managed through a new kind of tool called “feature gates.”. Here is a quick look at how Google and HubSpot have managed to achieve remarkable speed in product releases while simultaneously reducing risk.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Development Software 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

They start with the development of the company's purpose and strategy, and then proceed to design performance management, business and human resource policies, and leadership development practices that are tied to essential human values that then comprise an integrated whole. Personal Integration.

360-Degree Feedback 14

360-Degree Feedback Ethics Education Human Resources 14

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2016

But when we approach our interactions thoughtfully, a company’s culture can be a powerful antibody against destructive office politics. ” People don’t fight for management roles as much when management is not an end goal. At Facebook, moving into management is not a promotion.

Politics 15

Politics Tactics Review Learning-by-Doing 15

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Productivity, predictability, and alignment are embedded in the marrow of our management systems. So how do we make every management process a catalyst, rather than a wet blanket, for innovation? In alphabetical order: Managing for 21st Century Crime Prevention in Memphis. by Toney Armstrong, Memphis Police Department.

Innovation 8

Innovation Core Competence McKinsey Armstrong 8