Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Governance (effective and accountable government, fair elections and political participation, and rule of law). Education (access to education, quality of education, and human capital). Personal Freedom (individual freedom and social tolerance). Safety & Security (national security and personal safety).

Social Capital 17

Social Capital GDP Human Capital Education 17

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2014

To me this means that he has, in essence, made the calculation that the use of social networks will replace the “badges” that my generation valued to determine reputation. He has opted for the social network over the fraternity as the basis for future advancement, and I hardly think he will be the last to do so.

Social Capital 8

Social Capital Credit Rating Reputation Efficiency 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2011

Soon after, as a visiting scholar at the Center of Human Rights at Columbia University, I witnessed, in New York, the power of social capital used to improve human capital. We created a network and trained the community to take advantage of all these assets, turning them into social capital.

Social Capital 14

Social Capital Education Human Capital Learning-by-Doing 14

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2014

It is quite different for entrepreneurs inside where the most significant investment (and risk) criteria they consider is their social standing and relationship capital within the organization. Their peers and their immediate boss become the important gatekeepers to the first step. And then “Who can I bring along with me?”

Entrepreneur 19

Entrepreneur Organization Competitive Advantage Social Capital 19

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 15, 2018

Office Politics. Perhaps your boss is trying to advocate for you but lacks the social capital and credibility to successfully advocate for anyone. And perhaps consider getting a coach to help you make the improvements necessary to earn your manager’s advocacy. You and Your Team Series. Make Your Enemies Your Allies.

Mentor 15

Mentor Short-term PR Social Capital 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2012

Especially in highly political and hierarchical organizations, people often get credit based on their power, not their actual contributions. But this diminishes your team's social capital. Here are a few rules designed to help you do it better: Give credit where credit is due. It sounds obvious but it doesn't always happen.

Social Capital 14

Social Capital Metrics Long-term Team 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Office Politics. Turn the omission into an opportunity to evaluate what you have to offer the group, determine whether the meeting aligns with you and your team’s best interests, and conduct a productive conversation. You and Your Team Series. Make Your Enemies Your Allies. Brian Uzzi and Shannon Dunlap. Why We Fight at Work.

How To 8

How To Social Capital Maturity Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

What would it look like if managers were as polite and nurturing to one another and their subordinates as they are to customers? Social capital also counts. Both of our spouses follow the advice about being polite, always complimenting us on the dinners we cook for our respective families.

Bottom-up 8

Bottom-up Attrition Absenteeism Social Capital 8

Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Being politically savvy is sometimes easier for men than for women. Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Becoming “political” is the equivalent of becoming socially aware. Your reputation. That’s the secret to success.

Team 103

Team Leadership Self-aware Politics 103

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2017

PMs have to have a deep understanding of how the organization operates and must build social capital to influence the success of their product – from obtaining budget and staffing to securing a top engineer to work on their product. Cons: PMs have less exposure to company strategy and are just one of many voices of the customer.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Core Competence Management 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Political economist Francis Fukuyama predicted a future when social capital would be as important as physical capital, and that only those societies with a high degree of social trust would be able to create large-scale organizations capable of competing in the new economy.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Content Power Transportation 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 20, 2017

A decentralized political system in which states compete. The United States is perhaps unique among high-income nations in its degree of political decentralization. It’s no surprise that Americans work a lot; they have extra incentive to do so. Will America maintain these advantages?

Decentralization 15

Decentralization GDP Finance Incentives 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

And will there be more independence movements elsewhere, with disruptive changes in the international economic and political system? Scotland has the intrinsic qualities of successful small advanced economies: an educated population, social capital, and competitive firms. What should we now expect in Scotland and the UK?

Consensus 10

Consensus Globalization Politics Policies 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Leaders need others' confidence and support and get it when their experience is perceived as relevant and, better yet, when key relationships provide them with social capital. Tags: Education Leadership Politics. One is the need for "street cred" or recognition by the crowd as someone who gets it.

Tacit Knowledge 12

Tacit Knowledge Festinger Social Capital Education 12

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

executives feel that they do not generally seem to have the kind of social capital that would cushion against a big sociopolitical backlash. A 2013 Pew Research survey found that business executives ranked ninth out of 10 professions in terms of social contribution, only placing ahead of lawyers. Perhaps U.S.

Globalization 8

Globalization Education Policies Survey 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Strong online networks build strong social capital, which study after study has shown increases civic participation. While some have cast doubt on social media's ability to spur action, as opposed to discussion, the case of Todd Akin is instructive. This is a magic combination.

Power 11

Power Politics Media Brand 11

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

When politics is as heated as it has been in the U.S. And what should you do about the coworker who can’t tamp his enthusiasm and relentlessly talks about politics? Talking about politics at work is tricky business. ” Put simply, politics often doesn’t make for good workplace conversation. .

Politics 8

Politics Ryan Learning-by-Doing Case Study 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

While “hopeless” probably describes how many Democrats are currently feeling, this article is not about political affiliation. When that day comes, I hope you will find some of these ideas, presented here in the context of politics, to be useful. Pick your battles. “They win” does not equal “you lose.”

Health Care 8

Health Care How To Politics Policies 8