Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
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Productivity tip: Stop moving your star workers
Shifting top employees to slower production lines to meet a demand surge might not yield the intended results. Research by Jorge Tamayo reveals how smart staffing can make all the difference
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Solving three common AI challenges companies face
Hise Gibson breaks down the key problems companies face in adopting and scaling AI, and offers advice for resolving them
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What makes a leadership team effective? Start with these eight steps
All too often, executive teams stumble in their attempts to lead their organizations effectively. Michael Beer explains how to refine a top management team to advance a company's strategy
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To leverage employee passion, save it for when it counts
Studying passion has been Jon Jachimowicz's passion. Three of his latest findings can help managers and employees tap into passion—and know when to turn it down
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Struggling with a thorny situation? Pause before you decide
Navigating ethical gray areas has never been more complicated. Joseph Badaracco offers wisdom for decision-makers
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Can AI help managers love their jobs (again)?
A study of 190,000 software developers by Frank Nagle shows how AI can help managers reduce administrative work and focus on the tasks they enjoy most
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What drives managers to sabotage talented employees
Intense competition in the workplace may lead managers to sabotage talented employees to protect their own job security, says research by Hashim Zaman and Karim Lakhani
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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