Culture
Uncommon Sense: How to Turn Distinctive Beliefs Into Action
A company’s beliefs are often the most critical source of differentiation.
Organizational Behavior
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Culture
Lessons from Ken Olsen and Digital Equipment Corp.
The death of Digital Equipment Corp. cofounder (and MIT alumnus) Ken Olsen has prompted much conversation about him and the DEC.
Collaboration
The Collaborative Organization: How to Make Employee Networks Really Work
Once managers grasp the patterns of employee interactions, they can reduce network inefficiencies.
Culture
How to Change a Culture: Lessons From NUMMI
GM and Toyota launched their joint auto plant where GM’s work force had been at its worst. Here’s what happened next.
Innovation Strategy
Toyota’s Secret: The A3 Report
How does Toyota solve problems, create plans, and get new things done? Company managers credit a tool called the A3.
Organizational Behavior
The Reasons for Accidents
“If there are human operators in the system, they are most likely to be blamed for an accident,” writes MIT professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nancy Leveson.