Frontiers
Why Mindful Leaders Are Better at Managing Change
Focused, emotionally aware managers are better equipped to lead in times of organizational change, research finds.
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Marketing Strategy
When Launching a Product During a Recession Pays Off
Research finds that some types of new products fare better than others in a downturn, particularly as it nears a recovery.
Innovation Strategy
Maximize the Wisdom of the Crowd for Complex Problems
Guiding crowds with tailored instructions boosts innovation in tackling complex problems through crowdsourcing.
Financial Management & Risk
Break Down Silos for Visibility Into Enterprise Risk
Leaders must tackle both cultural and technology issues to gain a more comprehensive view of risk organization wide.
Security & Privacy
The Case for Lean Cybersecurity Leadership
Research finds that placing more senior managers in cybersecurity roles can lead to overconfidence about defenses.
Customers
Consumers Are Gaining the Right to Repair — Are You Ready?
Consumer ire over vendor restrictions is leading to new right-to-repair laws in many jurisdictions.
Global Strategy
How Chinese Companies Expand Globally Despite Headwinds
Chinese companies’ place-based strategies for international expansion offer lessons for businesses worldwide.
Marketing Strategy
The New Challenges of Brand Management
What brands stand for is shaped as much by the consumers who adopt them as the marketers behind them.
Project Management
A Better Way to Avoid Project Delays
Anchors based on past projects can improve scheduling accuracy and on-time project completion.
Supply Chains & Logistics
Cutting Last-Mile Delivery Costs
Boost profitability and customer satisfaction with strategies that cut subscription services’ last-mile delivery costs.
Talent Management
When Qualified Women Resist the Leader Label
Women who demonstrate leadership behaviors and traits are less likely than men to identify as leaders.