Accounting for Product Impact in the Telecommunications Industry
A product impact framework is a systematic methodology applicable to different companies across a wide range of industries. This study examines the telecommunications industry, estimating the value of...
View ArticleHow Four Women Made Miami More Equitable for Startups
A case study by Rosabeth Moss Kanter examines what it takes to break gender barriers and build thriving businesses in an emerging startup hub.
View ArticleWho Has Potential? For White Men, It’s Usually Other White Men
Companies struggling to build diverse, inclusive workplaces need to break the cycle of “sameness” that prevents some employees from getting an equal shot at succeeding, says Robin Ely.
View ArticleTime Dependency, Data Flow, and Competitive Advantage
The perishability of data has strategic implications for businesses that provide data-driven products and services. This paper illustrates how different business areas might differ with respect to the...
View ArticleThe Hard Truth About Being a CEO
CEOs rarely get the full story from advisers and don't seem to know when to step down, says David Fubini. His book Hidden Truths offers candid wisdom for leaders.
View ArticleAccounting for Product Impact in the Water Utilities Industry
Using a framework for measuring and monitoring product impact in a systematic way, this paper compares two competitor companies in the water utilities industry. Results demonstrate the potential for...
View ArticleLaunching a Career in the COVID Economy? Here Are 5 Tips.
The pandemic roiled education and the economy, but it doesn't have to derail a new graduate's career. In The Unspoken Rules, Gorick Ng offers advice to help job seekers find the right path.
View ArticleWhy America Needs a Better Bridge Between School and Career
As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, America faces a critical opportunity to close gaps that leave many workers behind, say Joseph Fuller and Rachel Lipson. What will it take?
View ArticleCan Fabric Waste Become Fashion’s Resource?
COVID-19 worsened the textile waste crisis. Now it's time for the fashion industry to address this spiraling problem, say Geoffrey Jones and Shelly Xu.
View ArticleWhite Airbnb Hosts Earn More. Can AI Shrink the Racial Gap?
Research by Shunyuan Zhang shows how Airbnb's pricing algorithm reduces bias, and offers lessons for other technology companies trying to root out racial inequity.
View ArticleAre Employers Ready for a Flood of 'New' Talent Seeking Work?
Many people, particularly women, will be returning to the workforce as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. What will companies need to do to harness the talent wave? asks James Heskett.
View ArticleA Rare Find in Health Care: A Simple Solution to Racial Inequity
Research by Amitabh Chandra offers a stark new explanation for racial disparities in heart attack survival rates—a problem with immediate answers.
View Article9 Tips from an Expert Fundraiser: Help Donors 'Invest in Their Passion'
Seeking donations can feel like begging. In this excerpt from Effective Fundraising, F. Warren McFarlan offers advice to help trustees approach prospective donors with confidence.
View ArticleTell Me What to Do: When Bad News Is a Big Relief
Why would anyone hope for the worst? Research by Serena Hagerty and colleague sheds light on the lengths people go to avoid tough decisions.
View ArticleHow Tennis, Golf, and White Anxiety Block Racial Integration
White people often take steps to avoid interacting with people of other races, whether it's at home, work, or even on a golf course, says research by Jon Jachimowicz.
View ArticleWhen Your Nerves Get the Best of You, Change the Narrative
Anxiety can hobble even the most confident leaders. Francesca Gino offers three strategies that she uses to turn nerve-wracking situations into meaningful experiences.
View ArticleCruising in Crisis: How Carnival Is Riding Out the COVID-19 Storm
COVID-19 has devastated the cruise industry, but one company may emerge stronger: Carnival. A case study by Stuart Gilson reveals how the cruising juggernaut is navigating the pandemic.
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