mindfulness - Publications - Faculty & Research

22 Aug 2005
Research & Ideas

Balancing the Future Against Today’s Needs

business. Indeed, sometimes the inherent conflicts are just too large. At times, says Urquhart, "we'd find that there was a mind shift partway through the year," as people would abandon the most innovative and risky parts of... View Details

Keywords: by Paul Michelman

14 Jan 2015
Research & Ideas

Thriving in the Turbulence of Emerging Markets

you cannot keep animosity in your mind because of actions beyond your control." Like Bajaj, Chandaria resolutely refused to bribe his way out of obstacles. "If we can't do something in the simplest and the most straightforward manner,... View Details

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones; Manufacturing; Auto

12 Apr 2004
Research & Ideas

Operations and the Competitive Edge

exemplify the best in operations vis-à-vis strategy? What are they doing differently from their competitors? A: The companies that jump to most people's minds are big ones, such as Dell Computer, Southwest Airlines, Toyota, and Wal-Mart.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

21 May 2020
Research & Ideas

Fighting the COVID Blues: Advice from Business Research

what we say ‘yes’ to are things we can control." “I am really walking the talk in terms of my research right now,” she says. “The weight of what’s going on underscores what really matters. We should be mindful about how we spend our... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman and Danielle Kost

11 Apr 2018
Research & Ideas

Sexual Harassment: What Employers Should Do Now

behavioral patterns that have worked in the past,” Goldberg says. “Changing behaviors takes time. I’m a big fan of continuous refresher training to keep the issue front of mind so companies can reduce and ultimately eliminate bad... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

09 Sep 2008
First Look

First Look: September 9, 2008

hard. As he flagged down a cab, Mustafa's mind wandered back to the challenge that he had been grappling with for many months: how to find his replacement as COO at Ashdown Contracting. Purchase this case:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

16 Apr 2008
Lessons from the Classroom

Chris Christensen: Legend of the Classroom

prior experience with case-method teaching. As we engage in the task of supporting their development in the classroom, there is no doubt in my mind that the work Chris did is still vital and will be for many years to come." Early... View Details

Keywords: by Deborah Blagg; Education

25 Sep 2007
First Look

First Look: September 25, 2007

minds and money of Western business. This book presents a new view of development, centered around entrepreneurial behavior by both public and private sectors. The author charts China's and India's trajectories of development—where they... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

28 Aug 2012
First Look

First Look: August 28

insights on the resolution of disputes in global trade while contributing to our understanding of the evolving role of modeling at international organizations. Nations' Income Inequality Predicts Ambivalence in Stereotype Content: How Societies View Details