Analytics & Business Intelligence
Why the Non-Superstar Might Be the Most Important Team Member
Hot shots get all the attention, but other team members can be the ones who make a group really tick.
Talent Management
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Collaboration
Bringing Fun and Creativity to Work
Team-based contests that draw on creativity and collaboration skills can build motivation in employees.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
What Businesses Can Learn From Sports Analytics
Research into how the sports world uses data offers five lessons that almost any business could adopt.
Innovation Strategy
The Dandelion Principle: Redesigning Work for the Innovation Economy
People who are “different,” behaviorally or neurologically, can add significant value to companies.
Talent Management
The CEO Experience Trap
New research suggests that hiring a CEO with previous experience in the role is not always wise.
Talent Management
Would Your Employees Recommend You?
The answer to that simple question may reveal a lot about your organization.
Talent Management
The Dangers of Disgruntled Ex-Employees
A study of soccer teams suggests that ex-employees who leave on bad terms can be tough competitors.
Collaboration
Reinventing Employee Onboarding
Employee orientation practices that focus on individual identity can lower employee turnover.
Talent Management
How Much Does a Company’s Reputation Matter in Recruiting?
New research sheds light on the role of a reputation for corporate social responsibility in hiring.
Boards & Corporate Governance
The Role of the Chief Strategy Officer
A guide to help boards and CEOs decide which type of CSO is ideal for their leadership teams.
Organizational Structure
When Is an Outsider CEO a Good Choice?
There are circumstances in which outsider CEOs may outperform CEOs who came up through the ranks.
Global Strategy
How Infosys Is Building Its Talent Pipeline in India
Attracting talent sometimes means marketing the corporation to the people who might one day take a job there.
Talent Management
Employee Profiling That Works: How IDEO Uncovers Hidden Talent
Global design firm IDEO develops rich profiles of employee capabilities and shares them across the organization.
Global Strategy
Six Principles of Effective Global Talent Management
Companies that are successful at global talent management subscribe to six key principles.
Innovation Strategy
Why Giving Employees Paid, Unstructured Time Pays Off
Research in creativity shows that giving employees unstructured time — on company time — is a concrete way to reward innovative activity.
