Thought Leadership
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The 'I' in 'team'
The team could be derailed — or be less effective — if members fail to put team priorities ahead of their personal goals
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Givers, Takers or Matchers: Who are most likely to succeed at the workplace?
'Givers' can be too self-sacrificing; 'Takers' can be dominating. Wharton professor and author Adam Grant talks about the differences between various personality types
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Working across genres can dilute your brand
Combining categories makes it harder for people to understand what you are doing
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A dedication to creation: India's ad man Ranjan Kapur
How do you build a brand amid the uncertainties and opportunities of a developing market? Harvard Business School Professor Sunil Gupta shares lessons learned from Ranjan Kapur, an iconic figure in the Indian advertising industry
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The risks of fast news analytics and institutional trading
High frequency news analytics services give institutional traders an edge by speeding up reaction times to new information. But this efficiency comes at a price.
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The value of 'Internet-enabled' public thinking
Clive Thompson, 'Wired' columnist and best-selling author explains the most straightforward benefits of the online world
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Dealing with demand shocks
Flexibility in the supply chain is more effective than dropping prices
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Stereotyping makes people more likely to act badly
Even slight cues, like reading a negative stereotype about your race or gender, can have an impact
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Why 'sleep on it' no longer sounds like great advice
When we have a tough decision to make, we're often encouraged to lie down and clear our heads for the night. But surprising research from Uma R. Karmarkar and colleagues indicates that "sleeping on it" won't help us make the most confident choices
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The double-edged sword of globalisation
Seven long-term trends underscore both the hope and the threat that globalisation has brought to our world
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The social aspects of innovation
Authors are painting a very different picture of innovation: rather than being the province of brilliant, savants, they are showing that it is deeply and inextricably embedded in networks of social relationships