Curated articles from various sources.
ByHBR.org
In an era where we’re constantly bombarded with an overload of information, we as individuals tend to put a lot into setting a multitude of prioritized goals and dividing our focal points. And this strategy is certainly no different in the world of today’s corporations. However, according to HBR, speed and flexibility – as opposed…
The Economist means that business gurus might do well in copying Martin Luther King’s efforts insofar as changing the face of the Catholic Church. How exactly medieval Christianity and the world of management theory can be correlated with one another, becomes clear in this daring article. In summary of the case made: The church was ripe…
ByTED
Having received numerous national and international awards for his social improvement efforts, social psychologist Adam Galinsky teaches people all across the globe how to inspire others, speak up effectively, lead teams and negotiate successfully. He has also co-authored the critically acclaimed and best-selling book, Friend & Foe, which distills his two decades of research on leadership, negotiations, diversity,…
Bloomberg means that you’re likely to lose out next Christmas, unless you concern yourself with new technology. This friendly warning comes duly filed as a reaction to the story of a guy called Michael Sorkin, who decided to get innovative with 3D printing and take matters into his own hands when the spindle broke off his…
Mckinsey & Company addresses a key subject with this publication: Not simply transformation, but Transformation with a capital T. With the emphasis on the “T”, it’s a call to move away from the usual, overused usage of the word, as applied too loosely by companies to indicate any form of change, however minor. The focus…
The Economist reports that a group of elite firms has established a sustained lead – and it’s not a good thing. This article is centered around the “Schumpeterian mechanism”, which states that successful businesses are, as a matter of fact, standing on unsteady ground. And while it’s true that today’s leader is tomorrow’s failure as per the principle…
