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Group Coaching: The ‘X-Factor’ Explained

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: INSEAD   

Group coaching is known to help break down barriers to communication, build trust and solve specific and practical problems in organizations. An interpersonal learning process, it can create the impetus…

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Should I stay or should I go? The Power of Headhunters

Idea 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%…

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In It Together: When Companies Collaborate

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: Henley Business School   

In today’s networked world, business-to-business (B2B) inter-firm partnerships are increasingly common. At the same time, corporate reputation has been strongly identified as a key factor in companies’ success. But reputation…

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Avoiding the Acceleration Trap

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: University of St. Gallen    University of Cambridge Judge Business School   

Perhaps at one time, ‘corporate burnout’ was attributed to few, mostly C-suite executives. Now, it is much more commonly experienced by employees at all levels of an organization. Increased competition…

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Money for Nothing: The Truth About Investment Consultants

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford   

Survey data from 2011 suggests investment consultants are hired by more than 90 per cent of retirement plan sponsors and that they advise on institutional assets of more than $13…

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Leadership Ensembles: 4 Blueprints for Senior Decision-Making

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: Accenture Institute for High Performance    China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)   

Imagine a cellist, taking on different roles depending on whether he/she is playing with a quartet, a chamber orchestra, or a full orchestra. Today’s leaders are not dissimilar; they come…

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Gamification and Games at Work that Work

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania   

Researchers have long noted that employees will sometimes spontaneously create games as a way of improving their work experience, helping them to not only pass the time but also alleviate…

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When Financially Deprived Employees May Shift Moral Standards

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: Tuck School of Business    University of Toronto Rotman School of Management    New York University Stern School of Business    Duke University Fuqua School of Business   

Academic research supports the anecdotal evidence that people value moral standards. And yet, academic research also supports the suggestion that people don’t always seem to act in concert with their…

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Bad Weather Means Better Productivity

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: Harvard Kennedy School    Harvard Business School    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   

Seasonal depression is well-known and has traditionally been easy to recognize: difficulty concentrating, low levels of energy, etc. — all related to bleak winter weather conditions. So naturally, it follows…

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