1407 Articles found for subject: Organizational Behavior

Gender diversity can be a profound business challenge —or a source of competitive advantage. But it’s not women who need to change. It’s the workplace.

Content: Article | Source: “Boston Consulting Group (BCG)” | Subjects: Diversity, Human Resources, Women in Business

For the past couple of years, Annie Duke has been sharing her advice with founders and angel investors in closed sessions for the First Round community, but given our focus on open-sourcing so others in the tech ecosystem can learn, we thought readers of The Review would be curious to see a few pages from her decision-making playbook, tailored specifically for the startup context.

In this … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Annie Duke | Source: “First Round Review” | Subjects: Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior

Nonpromotable work profoundly affects women’s careers and lives. In her new book, Lise Vesterlund explains why women so often agree to it—and how they can say no.

Content: Article | Authors: Justine Jablonska, Lise Vesterlund | Source: “McKinsey Quarterly” | Subjects: Diversity, Human Resources, Women in Business

Asking questions and listening to the questions of others helps leaders make better decisions.

Content: Article | Author: Pia Lauritzen | Source: “strategy+business” | Subjects: Career, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development

Most founders tend to remain high-level when the topic of culture comes up. For starters, there are tons of reads on why culture matters, but strikingly few on how to actually architect it. We all understand what it means to some extent, but it’s rarely defined or broken down. There are frameworks for product/market fit or founder-led sales, but when it comes to culture, the … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Laura Del Beccaro | Source: “First Round Review” | Subjects: Culture, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior

There are two camps on the most effective way to frame an innovative idea. One contends you should emphasize why the idea is desirable. The other says you should focus on how to implement the idea. Which one is right? A research project found that the answer depends on your audience. If you’re making a pitch to novices, focus on why. If you’re making it … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Denise Falchetti, Gino Cattani, Simone Ferriani | Source: “Harvard Business Review” | Subjects: Communication, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Organizational Behavior

Too many employers pay too little heed to the needs of the lower earners in their company. Here’s why—and how—they should shift gears.

Content: Article | Authors: Brooke Weddle, Tera Allas | Source: “McKinsey Quarterly” | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Motivation, Organizational Behavior

A trio of 20th-century thinkers yields insights into how to align culture with strategy and energize employees today.

Content: Article | Authors: Carolyn Black, Jon R. Katzenbach | Source: “strategy+business” | Subject: Organizational Behavior

Striking the right balance between decentralized functions and centralized control starts with addressing the needs of business units.

Content: Article | Authors: Aaron De Smet, Caitlin Hewes, Elizabeth Mygatt, Kirk Rieckhoff | Source: “McKinsey Quarterly” | Subject: Organizational Behavior

Many companies have employee wellness programs with the goal of reducing the skyrocketing costs of health care for their workers. But there is little evidence that these programs are effective.

Wharton management professors Iwan Barankay and Peter Cappelli suggest that instead of free gym memberships or yoga classes, companies should try to meet the most vulnerable workers where they are by offering … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Iwan Barankay, Peter Cappelli | Source: “[email protected]” | Subjects: Human Resources, Organizational Behavior

Focusing on resources, not people, can help leaders avoid power’s worst pitfalls.

Content: Article | Author: Theodore Kinni | Source: “strategy+business” | Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Personal Development

If one of your goals is to improve your time management skills, then Wharton management professor Michael Parke can help. He’s the co-author of a study that looks at two specific types of daily planning for employees. It turns out there’s no perfect solution — the best type depends on your work environment and the kind of day that you’re having.

Content: Article | Author: Michael Parke | Source: “[email protected]” | Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Productivity / Work Tips

Managers must take proactive steps to increase employee engagement, or risk losing their workforce. Engaged employees perform better, experience less burnout, and stay in organizations longer. The authors created this Employee Engagement Checklist: a distilled, research-based resource that practitioners can execute on during this critical period of renewed uncertainty. Use this checklist to boost employee engagement by helping them connect what they do to what … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Ashley Whillans, Daniel Stein, Jon M. Jachimowicz, Nick Hobson | Source: “Harvard Business Review” | Subjects: Human Resources, Motivation, Organizational Behavior

Middle managers have long had reputations as ineffective or weak supervisors. But research shows that, in fact, they’re often the people that make an organization run smoothly between hierarchies. Especially today, as companies become more reliant on virtual modes of management and communication, investing in these managers as “connecting leaders” is vital. To do so, focus on four key types of connecting leaders and their … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Zahira Jaser | Source: “Harvard Business Review” | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior

Wharton management professor Saerom (Ronnie) Lee has a word of warning for aspiring entrepreneurs who envision an egalitarian workplace where there are no bosses and every employee ranks the same.

According to his latest research, startups with flat organizational structures often fail.

Content: Article | Author: Saerom (Ronnie) Lee | Source: “[email protected]” | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior

Great meetings don’t just happen, they’re meticulously crafted. At its best, an executive meeting strengthens the bonds of your leadership team, surfaces mission-critical problems facing the business, and carves out plans for the future. But as you wade into the executive meeting waters, there are waves that can toss you around.

The executive team’s time is worth a lot, so it’s a shame to waste it. … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: “First Round Review” | Subjects: Communication, Management, Organizational Behavior, Teamwork

These simple principles, based on the empathetic, iterative practice of design thinking, can help you help your people perform to their fullest potential.

Content: Article | Authors: Angela Lester, Claudia Montgomery | Source: “strategy+business” | Subject: Organizational Behavior

Before you decide, check how the question is framed to ensure you have all the information you need and have considered all your options.

Content: Article | Author: Eric McNulty | Source: “strategy+business” | Subjects: Decision Making, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development

Over the past 10 years or so, “purpose” has become something of an organizational watchword. It’s everywhere—not least in the mission statements and brand identities of most major corporations. And in this era of stakeholder capitalism and pandemic soul-searching, purpose has evolved into a leadership imperative, a signal to those demanding action that the company can do business with this business, because it shares some … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Abby Klanecky, Alex Liu, Bob Willen, Matt Lubelczyk | Source: “Kearney” | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior

Despite his reputation for ruthlessness, Blackbeard ran a surprisingly progressive and equitable ship. Francesca Gino highlights three lessons for today’s leaders from the golden age of piracy.

Content: Article | Author: Francesca Gino | Source: “Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge” | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior