Idea posted: June 2014
Institutions: London Business School
It sounds so obvious. It is obvious. But far too few managers actually do it. We are talking about the most basic of leadership tasks – spending as much time…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #393Idea posted: May 2014
Institutions: Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics Queens University School of Business University of Manitoba Asper School of Business
While a sense of humour can be an effective leadership tool, it depends on how that humour is used. Humour that targets or belittles followers undermines the leader’s influence. On…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #382Idea posted: March 2014
Institutions: IMD
Traditionally, financial capital has been viewed as the primary promoter of growth and profitability for an organization. Though undoubtedly still important, executives have begun to realise there is something else…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #348Idea posted: March 2014
Institutions: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania IE Business School
The profile of leaders has changed over the decades, with a significant shift away from the notion of lifetime employment. The employee of the mid-twentieth century who climbed the ladder…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #333Idea posted: December 2013
Institutions: INSEAD The Human Capital Leadership Institute Adecco
The link between talent and competitiveness and sustainable economic development is now well-established. In all regions of the world, countries are reforming education systems, reducing gender and other inequalities to…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #280Idea posted: November 2013
Institutions: Fordham University Graduate School of Business George Washington University School of Business University of Virginia Darden Business School
The declining level of trust in businesses and corporations, from both customers and employees, is well documented. As companies seek to maintain or rebuild the trust of their stakeholders, they…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #262Idea posted: October 2013
Institutions: IE Business School Rouen Business School
International assignments are generally viewed as a positive thing to do, something to aspire to, and given today’s more globalised world, this kind of experience should hasten your progress up…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #244Idea posted: October 2013
Institutions: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania IE Business School
This research examined the decisions of executives over whether to continue in their current roles or explore the new opportunities presented by a leading search firm. It found that 52%…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #233Idea posted: September 2013
Institutions: Kellogg School of Management City University of Hong Kong
A talent shortage combined with today’s intense push for constant growth and competitive differentiation can make hiring the right people a difficult balancing act: Organizations want to hire qualified experts…
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