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- 04 Dec 2019
- Book
Creating the Experimentation Organization
decisions, to a person who facilitates the process of decision-making through experimentation. “If you really believe in this, then you have to be a believe that you as a leader don’t have better answers that anyone else,” Thomke says.... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 20 Apr 2021
- Book
A Simple Question That Can Guide Companies to Epic Success
in this way, its ROIC would grow by 16 percent.” Oberholzer-Gee elaborates on his approach to strategic decision-making in his new book Better, Simpler Strategy: A Value-Based Guide to Exceptional Performance, which comes out April 20. We... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- Jun 03 2016
- Interview
A Tactical Game Plan for Making the Best M&A Deal
- Oct 07 2020
- Testimonial
Embrace New Ways of Viewing Yourself
- 21 Sep 2021
- Office Hours
Readers Ask: How Can I Gain Power and Influence?
vacancies job applicants have more choice and more bargaining power. But with less than 11 percent of American workers being unionized and given that in the vast majority of companies, workers have no representation on the board of directors, the View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 06 Jul 2016
- What Do You Think?
How Do We Pay for the Costs of Globalization?
government policies, short-term corporate management thinking, the World Trade Organization (Paul saying, “Personally, I’m a long-time supporter of globalization, but the WTO decision-making process needs to be more transparent and... View Details
- 02 Mar 2016
- News
David Moss is Rewriting History
rise of German universal banking, and placing students in the decision-making role made them reconsider the myths that often surround historical figures. “What you are doing is writing the Constitution—specifically Article 1, Section 8,”... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 02 Dec 2010
- What Do You Think?
Making Right Choices: Art or Science?
it is both, depending on such things as the level of complexity, stage of the decision-making process, the purpose of the decision, the context in which the choice is made, whether we are deciding or rationalizing the decisions we've... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 14 Feb 2017
- Research & Ideas
A Strategy For Steady Leadership in an Unsteady World
presaged a world that is “volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous” —VUCA, for short. VUCA describes perfectly what is happening in the global business world today. Business is not running as usual. Leaders must deal with growing uncertainty, complexity, and... View Details
Keywords: by Bill George
- Web
Case Studies - Social Impact Collaboratory
as new generations come into decision-making positions and may advocate for new strategies such as impact investing. Once a strategy is in place, selecting the right investments or funds requires extensive work. An advisor such as... View Details
- 18 Nov 2013
- Research & Ideas
Pulpit Bullies: Why Dominating Leaders Kill Teams
actions," says Gino. "Bringing this type of awareness to leaders walking into group decision-making situations could set up a different process whereby they benefit from what others have to offer." These findings don't let... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- Research Summary
Overview
Professor Ferreira's research primarily focuses on how retailers can use algorithms to make better revenue management decisions, including pricing, product display, and assortment planning. In the retail industry, anticipating consumer demand is arguably one of the... View Details
- Web
Teaching Quantitative Material - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning
discussions should enable the instructor to address each of the following questions: Which analyses or quantitative tools, if covered, will advance my students’ decision-making abilities? What critical insights, concepts, and techniques... View Details
- January 15, 2019
- Article
Is Your Company's Strategy Aligned with Your Ownership Model?
By: Josh Baron
The legacy of Vanguard founder John Bogle has brought attention to the transformative influence of ownership structures within the business world. Bogle's revolutionary insight into the limitations of active fund management led to the widespread adoption of index... View Details
Keywords: Ownership Type; Business Strategy; Organizational Structure; Strength and Weakness; Competitive Advantage
Baron, Josh. "Is Your Company's Strategy Aligned with Your Ownership Model?" Harvard Business Review (website) (January 15, 2019).
- Profile
Peter Gumulia
out, during which you slowly develop your decision-making muscle and, more importantly, your very own leadership philosophy.” Peter’s eagerness to explore has already yielded new opportunities. Active in the Education Club, he is... View Details
- Blog
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
"miscalculations" have still occurred during attempts to put rockets into space because human decision-making and judgment continue to play vital roles in problem-solving. "AI TOOLS CAN CREATE TREMENDOUS VALUE. HUMANS MUST DECIDE HOW BEST... View Details
- 31 Mar 2023
- Research & Ideas
Can a ‘Basic Bundle’ of Health Insurance Cure Coverage Gaps and Spur Innovation?
decision-making power to private insurers while outlining some boundaries. For example, the researchers suggest subjecting insurers to minimum adequacy regulations, while giving them broad flexibility in making coverage decisions. The... View Details
- 02 Aug 2020
- What Do You Think?
Is the 'Experimentation Organization' Becoming the Competitive Gold Standard?
level. Their work has been both influenced by and reported recently by several academics. Harvard Business School professors Michael Luca and Max Bazerman track experimentation in decision-making back to the Book of Daniel, BC 167-164.... View Details
- 12 Sep 2018
- Blog Post
Optimizing the Coaching Experience for Midcareer Professionals
– and it's okay if they're complex or thorny." Give yourself permission to not know exactly what you want or where you're going. Instead of a plan, coaching participants are better served by bringing an open mind and a willingness to reflect. "The four... View Details