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To Drive Innovation, Create the Conditions for Serendipity
Inventions Digital ArticleWhat scientific breakthroughs can teach business leaders about engineering “aha” moments. -
Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive—and Less Motivated
Behavioral science Digital ArticleStudies of more than 3,500 people reveal the hidden trade-off of collaborating with AI tools. -
The Power of Mattering at Work
Managing people Magazine ArticleImproving everyday interactions can promote employee retention, engagement, growth, and well-being. -
Executive Teams Are Losing Stakeholders’ Confidence. Here’s How to Get It Back.
Managing uncertainty Digital ArticleSix ways leaders can demonstrate a steady hand in turbulent times. -
Research: When Leaders Express Positivity Early On, Employees Perform Better
Developing employees Digital ArticleA study found that the timing and emotional tenor of a leader’s communication can significantly affect their team members’ performance. -
When You’re Overloaded—and Delegating Isn’t an Option
Leadership and managing people Digital ArticleThree strategies managers can use to free up bandwidth. -
Research: When Boredom Drives Turnover on Your Team
Teams Digital ArticleA study of UN peacekeepers found that encouraging workers to pivot from lofty goals to smaller, more-focused wins can help them stay engaged. -
How Salespeople Game the System
Sales and marketing Magazine ArticleHere’s what to look out for. -
What Sets Inspirational Leaders Apart
Managing yourself Magazine ArticleThey focus on vision, mentoring, and setting an example. -
How Constructive Dissent Can Unlock Your Team’s Innovation
Innovation Digital ArticleEight ways to nurture respectful disagreement. -
How to Make Your Team’s Work More Visible
Leadership and managing people Digital ArticleShowcasing their contributions is essential for their success — and yours. -
Don’t Wait for Promotion Cycles to Advocate for Your Best Employees
Developing employees Digital ArticleTips for assigning the right projects and helping them get the recognition they deserve. -
Are You the Cause of Your Team’s Change Fatigue?
Organizational change Digital ArticleCommon mistakes leaders make — and how to avoid them. -
6 Questions to Find Out How Your Employees Are Really Doing
Leadership and managing people Digital ArticleGoing deeper than superficial chit-chat requires asking the right questions. -
The Strategic Power of Hope
Organizational culture Digital ArticleBehavioral science has shown that hope can power positive outcomes for both people and organizations. -
When Expressing Gratitude to Employees, Timing Matters
Managing up Digital ArticleA new study finds that saying “thank you” before an employee starts a challenging task can help them be more resilient and persistent. -
Research: Performance Reviews That Actually Motivate Employees
Feedback Digital ArticleA study of 1,600 U.S. workers examined their preference for narrative or numerical feedback — or a combination of the two. -
The CEO of NatureSweet on What Happens When You Champion Workers
Motivating people Magazine ArticleThere’s no conflict between doing the right thing and being profitable. -
Why Employees Quit
Human resource management SpotlightNew research points to some surprising answers. -
Reimagining Work as a Product
Employee engagement SpotlightIf companies listen to employees the way they do customers, they can increase retention and engagement.
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Employee Engagement (featuring "The Power of Hidden Teams" by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall)
Management Book26.95View Details Engage your employees and transform your organization. If you read nothing else on employee engagement, read this book. We've combed through hundreds... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Employee Engagement (Paperback + Ebook)
Management Special Offer34.95View Details Engage your employees and transform your organization. If you read nothing else on employee engagement, read this book. We've combed through hundreds... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leading Winning Teams (Paperback + Ebook)
Management Special Offer34.95View Details Elevate your team's performance. If you read nothing else on leading winning teams, read this book. We've combed through hundreds of "Harvard Business... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leading Winning Teams (featuring "Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates" by Tom Brady and Nitin Nohria)
Management Book26.95View Details Elevate your team's performance. If you read nothing else on leading winning teams, read this book. We've combed through hundreds of "Harvard Business... -
The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance
Management Book30.00View Details Your people have a fundamental need to be seen, heard, and valued. Increasingly, people report feeling overlooked, ignored, and underappreciated at work.... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leading with Purpose (featuring "Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization" by Robert E. Quinn and Anjan V. Thakor)
Management Book26.95View Details Make work meaningful--and unleash your organization's full potential. If you read nothing else on leading with purpose, read this book. We've combed through... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leading with Purpose (Paperback + Ebook)
Management Special Offer34.95View Details Make work meaningful--and unleash your organization's full potential. If you read nothing else on leading with purpose, read this book. We've combed through... -
Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Management Book19.99View Details Build your ability to discuss tough topics at work. At times in our careers, we face conversations that bring out tense emotions. Our instinct may be... -
Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters: The Science Behind Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance
Management Book32.00View Details The definitive account of workplace wellbeing and its key drivers, offering a fresh, data-driven perspective on the connections between happiness, productivity,... -
Alex Mahon: Driving Change at the UK's Channel 4--and Beyond
Management Case Study11.95View Details This case focuses on the leadership of Alex Mahon, CEO of British public service television broadcaster Channel 4. Mahon took the helm at Channel 4 in... -
Control Techniques: Change Management for Company Growth
Management Case Study11.95View Details Established in 1973, Control Techniques (CT) manufactured drives, devices that controlled the speed and direction of motors. In 2017, it was acquired... -
Performance Management in the Sales Pipeline: Incentivizing the Outreach Processes at Templafy
Management Case Study11.95View Details The Templafy case focuses on performance measurement and incentive issues related to sales pipeline performance management in a high-tech, growth-company... -
Why Are We Here?: Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants
Management Book30.00View Details A deeply human exploration of how our relationship with work has evolved--and a guide for leaders who aim to make things right--from the author of "The... -
Constitutional Fiction: John Miller & The Legitimacy of Family Constitutions
Management Case Study11.95View Details John Miller sat reviewing his family's Constitution, grappling with how best to implement and enforce its provisions. Designed to prevent ambiguity in... -
People, Performance, and Succeeding as a Manager (HBR Work Smart Series)
Management Book22.00View Details Be the boss people want to work for. Being a manager is no easy task. You must measure and track your team members' performance toward goals and objectives... -
Carol Aldana: Is It Time To Leave?
Management Case Study11.95View Details This case examines the process employees undergo when considering leaving an organization. The instructor can move the discussion twice by reading two... -
Leading Culture Change at Microsoft Western Europe
Management Case Study11.95View Details In 2023, Cindy Rose, President of Microsoft Western Europe, faced a critical decision. Rose grappled with the potential impact of widespread layoffs on... -
Jaipur Rugs: Transforming Communities through Social Entrepreneurship
Management Case Study11.95View Details In 1978, Jaipur Rugs was founded in a small village in Rajasthan, India. Over the next 40 years, Jaipur Rugs developed into a global business with strong... -
Coaching and Its Application in the Corporate Context
Management Case Study8.95View Details Industry and Background Notes for case CB0297 -
Bosch China: Building a Coaching Culture
Management Case Study11.95View Details This case delves into the journey of Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Bosch China") as it looked to establish a coaching culture across...
