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The Science Behind Flow at Work
Ceja, Lucía; Ribera, AlbertoTechnical Note DPON-108-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementOne of the main objectives of positive psychology is to study the subjective experience of enjoyment, which leads to personal growth and long-term happiness. In this sense, the concept of flow has yielded useful insights regarding how we can direct our psychic energy to get more enjoyment out of our jobs. In the present technical note we will describe how flow can be achieved at work and how it can enhance job performance, increase motivation and...Starting at €8.20
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Communities In Schools (Atlanta): Innovating a College Program
Rangan, V. Kasturi; Applegate, Lynda M.; Lefort, AlexisCase HBS-823070-EEntrepreneurshipFrank Brown, CIS of Atlanta's new Black CEO, was keen to extend CIS's well-honed case management in schools program to youth in college. Founded 50 years ago by Bill Milliken, CIS, a network of 110 affiliates, had built a strong program of assisting and supporting youth in poverty schools to complete their high school education. CIS Atlanta's thrust which would be a new stretch for the network had the strong backing of the network's new national ...Starting at €8.20
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Managing the Dark Side of Growth
Prats Moreno, Mª Julia; Sosna, MarcArticle ART-1817-EEntrepreneurshipGrowth is not linear, but a rollercoaster ride of adrenaline highs and stomach-churning lows. Business leaders need both the stamina and ability to shift their approach when necessary to keep their companies on a sustainable growth path in the long term. The authors tracked more than 110 CEOs of young, innovative companies from more than 20 different countries and several industries for more than five years. Their research highlights an important...Starting at €8.20