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- 07 Apr 2021
- Research & Ideas
How Teams Work: Lessons from the Pandemic
bounce interactions, the teams used synchronous communication tools, such as WebEx or Zoom, to simulate in-person work conditions and brainstorming. Even with these tools, it took time for teams to adapt, the study says. The researchers... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 23 Jun 2022
- Research & Ideas
All Those Zoom Meetings May Boost Connection and Curb Loneliness
prerecorded video content may not cut it. “As we make the transition from real life to virtual, some have basically assumed that the distinction between synchronous and asynchronous video isn’t important because it’s all online,”... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 13 Aug 2021
- Research & Ideas
Managers, Here’s How to Bond with New Hires Remotely
onboarding more permanent talent remotely. "It’s a phenomenon that is catching on." “Our results are encouraging, as they suggest that opportunities for brief informal and synchronous interactions with senior members can enhance a new... View Details
Keywords: by Lane Lambert
- 31 Jan 2007
- HBS Case
When Good Teams Go Bad
with as well." IN SYNCH? Crew racing is a grueling test of strength, coordination, and endurance. Physiologists say that rowing a 2,000-meter race is equivalent to playing two basketball games back-to-back. The difficulty of keeping oar strokes View Details
Keywords: by Garry Emmons
- 16 Mar 2020
- Research & Ideas
How the Coronavirus Is Already Rewriting the Future of Business
happens. In a short time it’s not possible to do everything, so there are a few things companies can focus on. First, in a remote world, it’s very important to not only communicate synchronously on Skype or Zoom, but asynchronously,... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 15 Apr 2008
- First Look
First Look: April 15, 2008
Synchronicity and Firm Interlocks in an Emerging Market Authors:Tarun Khanna and Catherine Thomas Publication:Journal of Financial Economics (forthcoming) Abstract Stock price synchronicity has been... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 19 Sep 2024
- Research & Ideas
Global Talent, Local Obstacles: Why Time Zones Matter in Remote Work
make a big difference The researcher found that, on average, the amount of synchronous communication, such as phone calls and video chats, declined by 11 percent when the time delay between workers increased by an hour. Meanwhile, the... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 23 May 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Ideas and Research: May 23, 2017
patients, and 12% of total Medicare spending are associated with physician beliefs unsupported by clinical evidence. Download working paper: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=49218 Stock Price Synchronicity and Material... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 17 Sep 2024
- Research & Ideas
Advice for the New CEO: Talk to Your Employees Early and Often
comes from synchronous interactions that you cannot get otherwise,” Sadun says, “and your decision-making depends on these inputs.” You Might Also Like: What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener Where to Find Remote Work Now: 250... View Details
Keywords: by Ami Albernaz
- 10 Nov 2020
- Sharpening Your Skills
Research News and Tips: Innovating Across Time Zones
instant-message chat volumes (-8.7 percent).” Companies may want to consider locating their knowledge-worker team members strategically. “Our results suggest that employees engaged in knowledge co-production place a strong premium on View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 26 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
David, Goliath, and Disruption
of HelloBrain.com Intelligent, handheld devices that hold basic information such as personal calendars and statistics have been around for some time, Schreck reminded the group. The great innovation of the Palm, he offered, was that it allowed anyone, with the push of... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 15 Nov 2010
- Lessons from the Classroom
Connecting Goals and Go-To-Market Initiatives
have synchronized their strategies and field sales activities? What are they doing right? A: An important thing to understand about companies that are successful in aligning strategy and sales, and driving long-term profitable growth, is... View Details
- 12 May 2003
- Research & Ideas
How Hot is the “Hot Spot” Business?
broadcast Internet access some 300 feet. Hostin said the typical user isn't surfing the Web. Instead, he's logging on, downloading e-mail, and synchronizing calendar information, all to be read at a later time. "We call our Wi-Fi... View Details
- 03 Jan 2016
- Research & Ideas
NFL Black Monday: How Much Do Coaches Really Matter?
of managerial ability (measured by the head coach’s prior coaching record) and resource quality (measured by the number of MVP, Pro Bowl, and all-conference players on a team), with resource synchronization as an intervening variable of... View Details
- 13 Jul 2010
- First Look
First Look: July 13
risk in the financial system. Individually, each of these trends is benign, but when they occur simultaneously, as they did over the past decade, they impose an unintentional synchronization of homeowner leverage. This synchronization,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 29 Sep 2009
- First Look
First Look: September 29
opportunities—led to vastly increased systemic risk in the financial system. Individually, each of these trends is benign, but when they occur simultaneously, as they did over the past decade, they impose an unintentional synchronization... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 19 Dec 2006
- First Look
First Look: December 19, 2006
Mass.: The MIT Press, 2006 Abstract Can financial integration, particularly the cross-border investments of multinational firms, help explain the synchronization of business cycles? This paper presents evidence on the comovement of... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 31 Jul 2012
- First Look
First Look: July 31
control for this effect in our model specifications. Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/13-006.pdf Level II Negotiations: Helping the Other Side Meet Its 'Behind the Table' Challenges Authors:authors Abstract A long analytic tradition explores the... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 14 Feb 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research: February 14
countries. I find that price levels are identical about 72% of the time. Price changes are not synchronized but have similar frequencies and average sizes. These results have implications for national statistical offices, researchers... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 18 Feb 2015
- First Look
First Look: February 18
scientifically grounded way to align our speech and nonverbal behavior with our beliefs, abilities, and values to produce a synchronized inner state that resonates and connects with others. In this way, we can capture the inner strength... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne