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Power Failure in Management Circuits
Business communication Magazine ArticleThe position, not the person, often determines whether a manager has power. -
Ask JPMorgan’s Dimon: Not Everyone Follows the Leader
Power and influence Digital ArticleJust a few days ago James Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, was riding high. Not only did he pick up Bear Stearns in what amounted to a fire sale – shares that only a year ago fetched $159 a piece were going for $2 – he was heralded for doing so. Seen as a savior, […] -
The Successor’s Dilemma
Collaboration and teams Magazine ArticleLeadership transitions go awry with alarming frequency, often the result of an emotionally charged power struggle between the CEO and his would-be heir. Four practices, however, can help successors defuse the crisis—and make it to the top. -
The Uses (and Abuses) of Influence
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleThe ability to persuade others to contribute to your efforts is a key skill for managers, for team members--for anyone who wants to elevate the probability... -
Lead from the Heart
Collaboration and teams Magazine ArticleWhen an executive comes from the private sector to a nonprofit, the usual understanding is that he or she is there to inject some business discipline. When I arrived at the American Red Cross, there were certainly problems to be tackled. The books were closed on FY08 just six days after I started, with a […] -
The Olympic-Sized Leadership Challenge of IOC Chairman Jacques Rogge
Leadership Digital ArticleYou think life is tough? Imagine you were Jacques Rogge. Imagine you were president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and had to rest your head last night fearing the “Journey of Harmony” was going to explode yet again, this time on the streets of San Francisco. The Journey of Harmony is the moniker that […] -
Oil and Troubled Waters
Power and influence Magazine ArticleWhen a crisis forces outside directors to navigate major changes, investors and directors must adopt new roles. The largest such case to date provides some useful lessons. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group was a 60/40 joint venture between Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading. It was run by a five-person committee of managing directors […] -
What You Can Gain When You Lose Good People
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleWhen high-tech businesses lose a valued inventor, they often gain access to her new employer's intellectual capital. To take full advantage of the networking... -
Create a Marketplace for Great Ideas
David Roche, president of Expedia's global lodging group, on fostering an inclusive culture that boosts performance. -
Build a Family Business That Lasts
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleJudging from how they're portrayed in the media, it would be easy to dismiss family businesses as hotbeds of power-playing, backstabbing, and favor-currying,... -
Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleMost managerial work happens through talk--discussions, meetings, presentations, negotiations. And it is through talk that managers evaluate others and... -
On Twitter and in the Workplace, It’s Power to the Connectors
Power and influence Digital ArticleIn the World According to Twitter, giving away access to information rewards the giver by building followers. The more followers, the more information comes to the giver to distribute, which in turn builds more followers. The process cannot be commanded or controlled; followers opt in and out as they choose. The results are transparent and […] -
Community Relations 2.0
Sales & Marketing Magazine ArticleBefore the internet, organizations had far more time to monitor and respond to community activity, but that luxury is long gone, leaving them in dire... -
Conquer Your Nerves Before Your Presentation
Power and influence Digital ArticleThey’re natural, but you don’t have to be captive to them. -
Collaborating with Creative Peers
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticlePeople in creative roles may seem immune to others' input. The authors, who studied populations from toy developers to R&D scientists, say that creative... -
How to Gain Credibility When You Have Little Experience
Career planning Digital ArticleHit the ground running in your first job. -
Lessons in Power from the Chris Christie Kerfuffle
Global Business Digital ArticleIs there anyone involved in this story who isn't a hypocrite? -
Leading Change? These 5 Obama-Approved Tactics Get Buy-In
Organizational Development Digital ArticleOne of the many reasons why President-Elect Barack Obama inspires hope around the world is because of what he's shown us so far of his abilities to be... -
Job Crafting from the Outside In
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleBuild your career on service rather than passion. -
Imbalance of Power
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleToo many companies have run into trouble because their boards won't stand up to management. Good governance requires a balance of power between the board...
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Korea: On the Back of a Tiger
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HBR Guide to Getting the Mentoring You Need
Find the right person to help supercharge your career. Whether you're eyeing a specific leadership role, hoping to advance your skills, or simply looking... -
21st Century Populism
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details While the first decade of the 21st century saw a massive financial crisis that led to significant economic downturn, the second decade saw the rise of... -
Kevin Ryan Inc.
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Roller Coaster Ride: The Resignation of a Star
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details Presents a detailed account of power dynamics that unfold in the firm when one of its best and brightest threatens to leave. Focuses on the dynamics of... -
An Intern's Dilemma (A)
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Against the Grain: Jim Teague in Tanzania (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Loan officer Jim Teague discovers his agro-processor client has a serious health-code violation just days before a disbursement is due. Proceeding with... -
Analyzing Your Influence Style Questionnaire Profiles
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details Provides students with guidelines for analyzing their profile data from the "Influence Style Questionnaire," a self-assessment instrument (designed by... -
The Meteoric Rise of Skims
Management Case Study11.95View Details Since its founding in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, Skims, a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear,... -
Paula Evans and the Redesign of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Paula Evans is in her second year as principal of the only high school in Cambridge, MA. Her mandate when she arrived was to redesign the high school... -
PHILIP CHASE: AN ORGANIZATIONAL POWER
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details The case is a true story with disguised names, and was developed with the help of the protagonist, "Philip Chase," who runs a "successful" executive placement... -
Women as Leaders: Lessons from Political Quotas in India
Global Business Case Study11.95View Details In 1993, the Indian government approved a constitutional amendment that would forever change the face of rural politics. The landmark legislation mandated... -
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (B): The Road to Redemption
Organizational Development Case Study5.00View Details Jeffrey Sonnenfeld was a professor at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. He was a "star" at Emory and was extremely popular with the students.... -
John Branca: Negotiating Michael Jackson's Thriller (A)
Sales & Marketing Case Study11.95View Details John Branca, attorney to pop musician Michael Jackson, must negotiate a series of deals on behalf of his client in order to safeguard his financial interests... -
Global Brokerage Group of Hong Kong (A): Selecting a CEO
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details This case deals with the CEO selection at Hong Kong-based Global Brokerage Group (GBG) a medium-sized financial brokerage house dealing in securities,... -
Leadership and Power Dynamics in Crisis Management (B): France
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Negotiating Corporate Change: Confidential Information, Helen Freeman, VP, Small Appliances Division
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details This case provides the confidential role information necessary for one person in a four-person negotiation simulation about a major corporate change.... -
Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently
25.00View Details No organization can survive without iconoclasts -- innovators who single-handedly upturn conventional wisdom and manage to achieve what so many others... -
Ujaala Borderline General Insurance Company Limited
Strategy & Execution Case Study11.95View Details "In the last two years Ujaala Borderline had lost two key accounts and lost in the bidding process for a third large account. Ujaala Borderline's CEO... -
Heidi Roizen
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Heidi Roizen, a venture capitalist at SOFTBANK Venture Capital and a former entrepreneur, maintains an extensive personal and professional network. She...
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Power Failure in Management Circuits
Business communication Magazine ArticleThe position, not the person, often determines whether a manager has power. -
Ask JPMorgan’s Dimon: Not Everyone Follows the Leader
Power and influence Digital ArticleJust a few days ago James Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, was riding high. Not only did he pick up Bear Stearns in what amounted to a fire sale – shares that only a year ago fetched $159 a piece were going for $2 – he was heralded for doing so. Seen as a savior, […] -
Introduction: What's the Point?--The Basics of Failure and Success in Negotiation Strategies
Communication Book Chapter8.95View Details The point of the deal is not simply "getting to yes" but forming strategic partnerships that last after the contracts are signed. This chapter introduces... -
The Successor’s Dilemma
Collaboration and teams Magazine ArticleLeadership transitions go awry with alarming frequency, often the result of an emotionally charged power struggle between the CEO and his would-be heir. Four practices, however, can help successors defuse the crisis—and make it to the top. -
Korea: On the Back of a Tiger
Global Business Case Study11.95View Details ... -
The Uses (and Abuses) of Influence
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleThe ability to persuade others to contribute to your efforts is a key skill for managers, for team members--for anyone who wants to elevate the probability... -
HBR Guide to Getting the Mentoring You Need
Find the right person to help supercharge your career. Whether you're eyeing a specific leadership role, hoping to advance your skills, or simply looking... -
Lead from the Heart
Collaboration and teams Magazine ArticleWhen an executive comes from the private sector to a nonprofit, the usual understanding is that he or she is there to inject some business discipline. When I arrived at the American Red Cross, there were certainly problems to be tackled. The books were closed on FY08 just six days after I started, with a […] -
The Olympic-Sized Leadership Challenge of IOC Chairman Jacques Rogge
Leadership Digital ArticleYou think life is tough? Imagine you were Jacques Rogge. Imagine you were president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and had to rest your head last night fearing the “Journey of Harmony” was going to explode yet again, this time on the streets of San Francisco. The Journey of Harmony is the moniker that […] -
Oil and Troubled Waters
Power and influence Magazine ArticleWhen a crisis forces outside directors to navigate major changes, investors and directors must adopt new roles. The largest such case to date provides some useful lessons. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group was a 60/40 joint venture between Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading. It was run by a five-person committee of managing directors […]