Professor Teresa Amabile - Publications - Faculty & Research

PublicationsHow Leaders Kill Meaning at Work Authors:Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer Publication:The McKinsey Quarterly, no. 1 (January 2012) Abstract Senior executives routinely undermine creativity, productivity, and commitment by... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne & Carmen Nobel

10 Jun 2015
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The Surprising Ways Companies Can Foster Creativity

14 May 2008
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Getting Down to the Business of Creativity

"Creativity does have a reputation for being magical," says HBS professor Teresa Amabile. "One myth is that it's associated with the particular personality or genius of a person—and in fact,... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Retail; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion; Entertainment & Recreation

05 May 2021
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Forget To-Do Lists. You Really Need a 'Got Done' List

May 2007
Article

Inner Work Life: Understanding the Subtext of Business Performance

By: Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer

Anyone in management knows that employees have their good days and their bad days and that, for the most part, the reasons for their ups and downs are unknown. Most managers simply shrug their shoulders at this fact of work life. But does it matter, in terms of... View Details

Keywords: Employees; Performance; Motivation and Incentives; Perception; Practice

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30 Apr 2013
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When It Comes To Productivity, Technology Can Hurt And Help

17 Sep 2013
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The Simple Way to Leave Your Stress at Work

15 Mar 2019
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How the modern office is killing our creativity

19 Feb 2015
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Work From a Stranger’s House

03 May 2011
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PublicationsThe Power of Small Wins Authors:Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer Publication:Harvard Business Review 89, no. 5 (May 2011) Abstract What is the best way to motivate employees to do creative work? Help them take a step... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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How to Deal With Your Dead-End Job

8 Habits of People Who Always Have Great Ideas

Trying to be creative in a 'Dilbert' world

3 Mistakes That Can Thwart a Great Idea

Inside the Psychology of Productivity

Progress Principle: You're More Important Than You Think

Progressing toward a better inner work life

New committee to advise Bacow on sustainability goals

B-School Research Briefs

Improving employee productivity: On your toes

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