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Leadership Tips for Today to Stay in the Game Tomorrow
Tushman, Michael L.Article ART-2641-EInnovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis article summarizes research by the author into why some organizations fail in the face of "punctuated change," while others are reborn, adapt and survive. The key, he finds, involves embracing paradox. Continuing to exploit current business success is a must, but so is taking a plunge into the future through exploration. Carrying out both of these activities simultaneously calls for ambidexterity. The article highlights the defining features...Starting at €8.20
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Liderazgo ambidiestro, la llave del mañana
Tushman, Michael L.Article ART-2641Innovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, Strategy¿Por qué algunas empresas fracasan ante un cambio brusco mientras que otras se reinventan, se adaptan y sobreviven? El autor, que ha estudiado ampliamente este tema, concluye que el secreto es aceptar la paradoja. Es imperativo seguir explotando el éxito de un negocio, pero también lo es zambullirse en el futuro a través de la exploración. Y acometer ambas actividades simultáneamente exige ambidestreza. Este artículo destaca las características e...Starting at €8.20
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El arte y la ciencia de fijar objetivos
Franco-Santos, Mónica; Marcos, Javier; Bourne, MikeArticle ART-1866Leadership and People ManagementLa reciente crisis económica y la quiebra de muchas instituciones financieras dan fe de los peligros de combinar unos objetivos de rendimiento excesivamente ambiciosos con bonus abultados. Los objetivos, en el mejor de los casos, pueden motivar positivamente a los empleados, pero, en el peor, empujarles a comportamientos disfuncionales, con resultados tan nefastos como los que hemos visto. ¿Qué pueden hacer las empresas para acertar con su...Starting at €8.20
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The Art and Science of Target Setting
Franco-Santos, Mónica; Marcos, Javier; Bourne, MikeArticle ART-1866-ELeadership and People ManagementThe recent economic crisis and the collapse of many financial institutions stand as living proof of the dangers of overly ambitious targets coupled with fat bonuses. Targets, at their best, can motivate people to succeed; at their worst, they induce employees to engage in dysfunctional behavior, leading to detrimental outcomes like those recently witnessed. How can companies get it right? The authors studied target-setting practices involving sal...Starting at €8.20
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Ventajas e inconvenientes de la jerarquía
Galinsky, Adam D.; Schweitzer, MauriceArticle ART-2793Leadership and People Management, StrategyUna jerarquía bien definida redunda en una mayor eficacia de la organización. Ayuda a sus miembros a saber qué hace cada uno, cómo y cuándo, además de aumentar la eficiencia en las interacciones al establecer claramente cuál debe ser el comportamiento de unos y otros en función del rango. Esto último es especialmente válido cuando las personas se sienten amenazadas, pues la organización formal contribuye a restaurar cierto sentido del orden y con...Starting at €8.20
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Are You In with the In Crowd (Spanish version)
Kleiner, ArtArticle HBS-R0307GLeadership and People ManagementAt the core of your company, there is a group of people who seem to call the shots--or, rather, all the shots seem to be called for their benefit. This core group can't be found on any organization chart. It exists in people's hearts and minds. It comprises the people whose perceived interests and needs are taken into account as decisions are made throughout the organization. In the best organizations, the core group can be a resource: Members re...Starting at €8.20
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The Art of Early Talent Spotting
David LoreeArticle IVEY-9B15TF06-ELeadership and People ManagementStories abound about situations where individuals and groups that went on to great performance levels were passed over (or nearly overlooked) in the early stages of their careers. Talent isn’t always easy to recognize early on, and the challenges in distinguishing potential from performance aren’t new. However, the increasing pace of change in most industries coupled with alternative opportunities from competing organizations means that most firm...Starting at €8.20
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The Art of Business Relationships through Social Media
Harold SchroederArticle IVEY-9B13TB05-ELeadership and People ManagementIn the traditional business world, strong ties refer to firms or individuals who interact frequently, invest significant time and effort in a relationship, and transfer high-quality information and complex industry knowledge. Weak ties involve looser networks between individuals or firms, infrequent contact, a wide range of additional connections, and access to diverse information and resources. The modern business environment is characterized mo...Starting at €8.20
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The Art of Persuading Unreasonable Colleagues
Jonathan Hughes, Ashley HetrickArticle IVEY-W29249-ELeadership and People ManagementEmployee conflict costs the global economy billions annually. Here’s how to use it to fuel learning and innovation.Starting at €8.20
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Teaching Executives the Ancient Art of Persuasion
John S. McCallumArticle IVEY-9B14TD05-ELeadership and People ManagementExamining texts by William Lewis Safire and Garth Stein, this article puts forward the value of persuasion and rhetoric for executives. A significant task of executives is persuading people to commit to a corporate plan. Shareholders must be convinced to buy stock. Lenders must commit to loans and debt. Customers need to commit to products. Employees and suppliers must give their best efforts. To get commitments from stakeholders, executives can ...Starting at €8.20