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. The main goal of this paper is to start the conversation.” they conclude. “In

Globalization 78

Globalization GDP Long-term Social Capital 78

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. In many parts of China –– the art of networking in business revolves around a system of building social capital known as guanxi (gwan-shee).

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

OCTOBER 24, 2011

And business has a very large role to play in ushering in a new economic model that delivers larger social equity through innovation and commitment to sustainable business practices. The company's market capitalization has grown 28-fold in the last 15 years to $33 billion.

Long-term 12

Long-term Business Model Innovation Human Capital 12

Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2012

Yes, young and ambitious people with bright eyes and open hearts need to learn to accept the cold shoulder of established industry gatekeepers, even when it seems like the only goal of the latter is to prevent new ideas and innovation bubbling to the surface of their tired companies and low-growth industries.

Social Capital 11

Social Capital Industry Retail Budgeting 11

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Relationship management is also vital in successful negotiation, resolving conflicts and working with others toward a shared goal which is especially challenging when a PM is tasked with balancing the needs of customers, resource-constrained engineering teams, and the company’s revenue goals.

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