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- 05 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
China Tariffs and Coronavirus a Double Hit to American Retailers
the trade war,” Cavallo says. To the extent that tariffs exacerbate the cost of the pandemic, their continued application could further drag down the American economy, harming companies and consumers alike. In the end, companies may have no choice but to pass their... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 13 Mar 2005
- Research & Ideas
Reinforcing Values: A Public Dressing Down
Faced with the need for massive change, most managers respond predictably. They revamp the organization's strategy, then round up the usual set of suspects—people, pay, and processes—shifting around staff, realigning incentives, and rooting out inefficiencies. They... View Details
Keywords: by David A. Garvin & Michael A. Roberto
- 15 Oct 2001
- Research & Ideas
What You Don’t Know About Making Decisions
listening. —David Garvin and Michael Roberto Some questions open up discussion; others narrow it and end deliberations. Contrarian hypothetical questions usually trigger healthy debate. A manager who worked for former American Express CEO... View Details
Keywords: by David A. Garvin & Michael A. Roberto
- 29 Jul 2013
- Research & Ideas
A Manager’s Moral Obligation to Preserve Capitalism
Most of us tend not to think of capitalism as a moral system. The prevailing view of the free market, among laypeople and economists alike, is that it's one step removed from the law of the jungle. But the fact is that capitalism has always had an explicit moral... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 17 Oct 2022
- Research & Ideas
Why Quiet Quitters Need More Than Money to Re-Engage
There’s a scene in the drama series Mad Men when junior ad exec Peggy Olson complains to her mercurial boss Don Draper, “You never say thank you.” Don peevishly replies: “That’s what the money is for!” Harvard Business School Professors Rawi E. Abdelal and Thomas J.... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 19 Jul 2017
- Research & Ideas
Why Government 'Nudges' Motivate Good Citizen Behavior
A tiny nudge can motivate big change. (Source: dziewul) Most governments aren’t subtle when they want citizens to do something. The United States spends close to $1 billion annually on advertising--trying to convince citizens to do everything from taking flu prevention... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 09 Dec 2013
- Research & Ideas
Cultural Disharmony Undermines Workplace Creativity
In today's global work environment, it's a given that companies need culturally diverse teams to succeed. Both scientific studies and common sense tell us that having people with different viewpoints onboard increases the creativity that teams will employ in solving... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 17 Jun 2015
- Lessons from the Classroom
Excellence Comes From Saying No
We all know people who seem able to perform at a higher level than those around them; and we've all had moments ourselves where we are firing on all cylinders and everything just seems to work. But how do you achieve that kind of excellence on a consistent basis, day... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 15 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
Looking For a Job? Some LinkedIn Connections Matter More Than Others
When it comes to seeking a new job, making connections on LinkedIn can be key to landing an offer. But building a large network on the platform isn’t as crucial as cultivating the right kinds of connections, new research shows. While networking on digital platforms can... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 25 Mar 2015
- HBS Case
Tate’s Digital Makeover Transforms the Traditional Museum
"Shake Me," the pink triangle reads, hovering in the middle of the Magic Tate Ball—a smartphone app mimicking the popular Magic 8 Ball novelty. When shaken, the virtual prognosticator reads "Choosing Your Artwork" for a dramatic moment before... View Details
- 04 Dec 2019
- Book
Creating the Experimentation Organization
scale to have a giant impact.” About the Author Michael Blanding is a writer based in Boston. [Image: ndresr] Related Reading At Booking.com, Innovation Means Constant Failure Jumpstarting Innovation: Using Disruption to Your Advantage... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 04 Oct 2011
- Working Paper Summaries
Reviews, Reputation, and Revenue: The Case of Yelp.com
- 06 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
Motivate Your High Performers to Share Their Knowledge
Sometimes a little push like that is all employees need to get out of a rut. About the Author Michael Blanding is a writer based in Boston. [Image: Mark Kostich] Related Reading Ignore This Advice at Your Own Peril Knowledge Transfer: You... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 14 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
The Business Case for Becoming a Jack-of-All-Trades
farther away from your expertise in ways that can be beneficial,” Nagle says. “That can have important impacts on the future of science, the future of ideas, and innovation for companies.” About the Author Michael Blanding is a writer... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 07 Apr 2003
- Research & Ideas
Three Steps for Crisis Prevention
counterpart at Honeywell, Michael Bonsignore, were rushing to close the deal (United Technologies was also eager to acquire Honeywell), they "reportedly never held initial consultations with their Brussels lawyers who specialize in... View Details
Keywords: by Michael D. Watkins & Max H. Bazerman
- 11 Jun 2018
- Research & Ideas
Why South Korea's Samsung Built the Only Outdoor Skating Rink in Texas
Kikovic Each year, the small northeast Texas town of Marshall pulls out all of the stops for its annual Wonderland of Lights festival. And for years, South Korean electronics company Samsung also worked hard to make it special. The festival started with the Samsung... View Details
- 18 Dec 2013
- HBS Case
Lessons from the Lance Armstrong Cheating Scandal
Cyclist Lance Armstrong overcame incredible personal adversity to reach the highest levels of success. Then, just as spectacularly, he fell from grace in a public scandal that destroyed not only his reputation, but also the reputations of many others who had devoted... View Details
- 20 Sep 2019
- Research & Ideas
Solving the Riddle of How Companies Grow Over Time
“Even though investors may want to see higher growth, it may be better to sacrifice some short-term growth to gain persistence.” About the Author Michael Blanding is a writer based in the Boston area. [Image: Nikada] Related Reading How... View Details
- 13 May 2022
- Research & Ideas
Company Reviews on Glassdoor: Petty Complaints or Signs of Potential Misconduct?
Corporate scandals often follow a pattern: Whether it’s Theranos and its fraudulent blood testing technology, Wells Fargo and its fake financial accounts, or Volkswagen and its bogus emissions data, a whistleblower eventually comes forward to expose the behavior, and... View Details