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1. Ten questions for a winning climate-transition business strategy
   

   The move to a low-carbon economy will create opportunities for innovation and growth. To make the most of them, leaders must understand the challenges they could face along the way.

   Author: George Serafeim | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Social Responsibility (ESG), Strategy

2. Create Authentic Connections with Virtual Team Members
   

   In this Nano Tool for Leaders, scientists from the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative provide eight steps to enhance online collaboration at work.

   Authors: Michael Platt, Vera Ludwig | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Teamwork

3. What High-Quality Job Candidates Look for in a Company
   

   Some characteristics and behaviors are common to top performers across many different roles. Here are four ways that high-quality candidates may respond differently than the rest to the right interview questions.

   Authors: Bailey Nelson, Brandon Rigoni, Joseph Streur, Kevin Campbell, Sarah Houle | Source: Gallup Management Journal | Subjects: Hiring, Human Resources

4. How Companies Can Make Dynamic Pricing Fairer for Customers
   

   Three actions are key as companies consider dynamic pricing models.

   Author: Arnab Sinha | Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Subjects: Marketing / Sales, Pricing

5. Is Your Workplace Biased Against Introverts?
   

   Extroverts are more likely to express their passion outwardly, giving them a leg up when it comes to raises and promotions, according to research by Jon Jachimowicz. Introverts are just as motivated and excited about their work, but show it differently. How can managers challenge their assumptions?

   Authors: Ben Rand, Jon Jachimowicz | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

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1. A Model for Case Analysis and Problem Solving
   An article by Professor Edward G. Wertheim, College of Business Administration, Northeastern University Table of Contents: I. Why We Use the Case Approach II. Your Responsibilities III. The Six Steps for Problem Analysis 1. Comprehend the Case Situation: Data Collection, identify relevant facts 2. Defining the Problem 3. Identify the causes of the problem … [ Read more ]

2. Michael Porter's Big Ideas
   The world's most famous business-school professor is fed up with CEOs who claim that the world changes too fast for their companies to have a long-term strategy. If you want to make a difference as a leader, you've got to make time for strategy.

3. Profitably Parting Ways: Getting More Value from Divestitures
   Companies often struggle to capture the full value of a separation. Here’s how to do better.

4. Winning with an IT M&A Playbook
   What brings repeated success in mergers and acquisitions? What ensures that IT does not cause a deal to falter? A playbook that makes IT integration faster, better, and future-proof.

5. Decision Quality: Improving Value from Capital Allocation
   Without well-developed decision systems and processes to address the complexities of capital allocation, organizations often resort to long, drawn-out debates; politicking and gaming the system; the gut instincts of a brave executive and staff; or deferring to quantitative analysis alone. With large amounts at stake, the opportunities for improved decision quality can be considerable.

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