Five Essential Elements to Build the Capital You Need to Lead
The path to leadership can seem unclear in competitive organizations. In the book The Treasure You Seek, Archie L. Jones offers a roadmap to help aspiring leaders discover their strengths, communicate effectively, and build meaningful connections.
Content: Article | Authors: Archie L. Jones, Dina Gerdeman | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Career, Leadership, Personal Development
Robin Ely, Dina Gerdeman
When they talk about what it takes to be successful, managers will often say, “I know it when I see it.” What they’re really saying is, “I recognize the qualities I value, which just so happen to be the qualities I have.” The organization’s norms, processes, and interactions are structured to give those who “have it” opportunities to demonstrate their talents and advance accordingly. But … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Authors: Dina Gerdeman, Robin Ely | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Organizational Behavior
Who Has Potential? For White Men, It’s Usually Other White Men
Companies struggling to build diverse, inclusive workplaces need to break the cycle of “sameness” that prevents some employees from getting an equal shot at succeeding.
Content: Article | Authors: Dina Gerdeman, Robin Ely | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Company?
A World War II spy manual offers intriguing insights into how modern management techniques may be sabotaging your organization.
Content: Article | Authors: Dina Gerdeman, Stefan Thomke | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Open Your Organization to Honest Conversations
When company leaders can’t hear the voices of their workers, serious strategic mistakes are likely. Here are ways organizations can build powerful communication channels.
Content: Article | Authors: Dina Gerdeman, Michael Beer | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Communication, Management, Organizational Behavior
Forget Cash. Here are Better Ways to Motivate Employees
In today’s tight job market, employers must focus on how to attract and keep top talent. Giving away stacks of money may not always be the best incentive.
Content: Article | Authors: Ashley V. Whillans, Dina Gerdeman | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Compensation, Human Resources, Motivation
Bad At Your Job? Maybe It’s the Job’s Fault
A poorly designed job can work against even the most dedicated employee, setting the person up to fail. Robert Simons explains how to gauge whether an employee’s position offers the right mix of organizational support and responsibility.
Content: Article | Author: Dina Gerdeman | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior
How to Demotivate Your Best Employees
Many companies hand out awards such as “employee of the month,” but do they work to motivate performance? Not really, says professor Ian Larkin. In fact, they may turn off your best employees altogether.
Content: Article | Author: Dina Gerdeman | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Human Resources, Organizational Behavior
A Pragmatic Alternative for Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
Many companies preach and practice corporate social responsibility, but their efforts often lack an overall strategy that dilutes their effectiveness. Professor “Kash” Rangan and colleagues offer a pragmatic solution.
Content: Article | Author: Dina Gerdeman | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: Social Responsibility (ESG)