Harvard Business School
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Socializing an idea? Experiments can help convince your audience
Leaders have been adapting scientific approaches to meet business needs. Rebecca Karp's research explores how experiments can be used to make the case for a new idea
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Layoffs surging in a strong economy? Advice for navigating uncertain times
Layoffs have been on the rise in some US industries as tech and professional services companies grapple with slowing demand and mixed economic signals. Sandra Sucher, Frances Frei, and Maria Roche offer insights for leaders managing through the turmoil
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AI can help leaders communicate, but can't make employees listen
A chatbot might be able to write emails that sound human, but can the technology respond to staff questions just like the boss would? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury shows that while a chatbot may save leaders time, employees might not view the communications as credible
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We have better ways to break habits than willpower. Why don't we use them?
Nicotine patches have helped many smokers quit, and apps have supported people trying to shun social media's infinite scroll. And yet the fear of judgment drives people to rely on willpower to confront negative behaviors, even if they're less effective, says research by Julian Zlatev
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What happens when business owners turn to chatbots for advice
Can generative AI help entrepreneurs solve their business problems? Yes, but mostly when companies are already thriving, suggests research by Rembrand Koning that reveals the potential for AI-powered mentors to reach owners around the world
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How a mission to cut food waste launched a multimillion-dollar venture
Josh Domingues put purpose before profit when he created the Flashfood app to sell less-than-perfect groceries at discounted prices. A case study by Reza Satchu explores Domingues' successes and failures, and what other social entrepreneurs can learn
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These management practices, like certain technologies, boost company performance
Management practice acts exactly as a new technology might in giving companies competitive advantage—and there is a right way and a wrong way to do things, says a new study by Raffaella Sadun and colleagues
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Rapport: The hidden advantage that women managers bring to teams
Lack of communication between managers and their employees can hurt productivity and even undermine the customer experience. Female managers are more adept at building rapport among mixed-gender teams, which can improve an organization's performance, says research by Jorge Tamayo
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How transparency sped innovation in a $13 billion wireless sector
Many companies are wary of sharing proprietary information with suppliers and partners. However, Shane Greenstein and colleagues show in a study of wireless routers that being more open about technology can lead to new opportunities
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Job search advice for a tough market: Think broadly and stay flexible
Some employers have pared staff and reduced hiring amid mixed economic signals. What does it mean for job seekers? Paul Gompers, Letian Zhang, and David Fubini offer advice for overcoming search challenges to score that all-important offer
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Called back to the office? How you benefit from ideas you didn't know you were missing
As companies continue to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of remote work, a study of how knowledge flows among academic researchers by Karim Lakhani, Eamon Duede, and colleagues offers lessons for hybrid workplaces. Does in-person work provide more opportunities for innovation than people realize?