by HappyQuotient | Jan 8, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
What the best product managers have in common … Seeing opportunity in long lines … It’s not always about gender. Description — What the best product managers have in common … Seeing opportunity in long lines … It’s not always...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 8, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
This economic study by Amitabh Chandra and Douglas O. Staiger finds evidence of allocative inefficiency and substantial variation in comparative advantage across hospitals, with the benefits from treatment being much higher in some hospitals than others. The study...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 7, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
The study by Laura Alfaro, Raffaella Sadun, and colleagues develops a simple model and provides new data to examine the relationship between vertical integration and delegation of decision-making, two critical aspects of a firm organizational design that are typically...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 7, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
One in twelve financial advisors have been disciplined for serious misconduct, according to a recent study by finance professor Mark Egan and colleagues. The bad apples are rarely punished. Description — One in twelve financial advisors have been disciplined...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 3, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 3, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Certified organic wine remains a tiny percentage of the global wine market. Geoffrey Jones and Emily Grandjean provide a case study of failed new category creation, analyzing the challenges for the organic wine market over time, including overcoming an initial...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 2, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Data collected in a survey of 1,120 Syrian refugees in Turkey finds that 1) framing civilians’ wartime ordeal as suffering or sacrifice influences their attitudes about ending the conflict, and 2) the identity of who advocates for peace affects civilians’ attitude...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 2, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Here are well-researched tips from Harvard Business School faculty to help you keep your career-related resolutions this year. Description — Here are well-researched tips from Harvard Business School faculty to help you keep your career-related resolutions this...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 1, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
The most popular articles on Working Knowledge in 2017 included new research on gender and racial bias, personal productivity, and happiness. Description — The most popular articles on Working Knowledge in 2017 included new research on gender and racial bias,...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 1, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Readers from all over the world frequently (and eloquently) comment on HBS Working Knowledge articles. Here are some of our favorites from 2017. Description — Readers from all over the world frequently (and eloquently) comment on HBS Working Knowledge articles....
by HappyQuotient | Jan 1, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Hulu: The case study … The country where big business helped drive environmental controls … Why isn’t health care delivery more efficient? Description — Hulu: The case study … The country where big business helped drive environmental...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
This article originally appeared on HBR.org and you can access it HERE. Written by Peter Kriss Intuitively, most people recognize the value of a great customer experience. Brands that deliver them are ones that we want to interact with as customers — that we become...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 23, 2017 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, INC, Inspire, Trending, Wellness
Burned Out? This 1 Habit Will Ensure You Never Burn Out Again Too many people suffer from burnout. By Nicolas Cole – Contributor, Inc.com @Nicolascole77 At the end of every year, I make it a point to do some serious reflecting. Part of my reflection...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
With the help of LEGO bricks, Stefan Thomke helps business executives discover how design principles can serve as building blocks to create a great customer experience. Description — With the help of LEGO bricks, Stefan Thomke helps business executives discover...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Creating the organic wine market…Changing attitudes about war…Understanding precision medicines Description — Creating the organic wine market…Changing attitudes about war…Understanding precision medicines Description of imported RSS...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 17, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Employers are guilty of degree inflation: requiring lofty academic bonafides for jobs that don’t need them. Joseph Fuller says the practice is hurting American competitiveness. Description — Employers are guilty of degree inflation: requiring lofty...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 14, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
This paper by Sari Pekkala Kerr, William R. Kerr, and Tina Xu brings together recent findings in the academic literature on the prevalence of various personality traits among entrepreneurs and their impact on venture performance. OVERVIEW — This paper brings together...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 14, 2017 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, INC, Inspire, Resources, Tips, Trending, Wellness
This article originally appeared on Inc. and can be found here. Emotional intelligence is alive and well in the workforce. Jeff Bezos, Ursula Burns, and Elon Musk provide shining examples. By John Boitnott – Journalist and digital consultant @jboitnott The...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 13, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Addressing debates on the effects of real exchange rate (RER) movements on the economy,Laura Alfaro and colleagues examine manufacturing firm-level effects of medium-term fluctuations, in particular firm-level productivity across a wide range of countries. ...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 10, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Corporate finance researchers who analyze patent data are at risk of making highly predictable errors. The problem arises from dramatic changes in the direction and location of technological innovation (and patenting practice) over recent decades. This paper by Josh...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 10, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Jeffrey Bussgang’s new book, “StartUpLand,” is an essential guide for finding work at a startup. Description — Jeffrey Bussgang’s new book, “StartUpLand,” is an essential guide for finding work at a startup. Description of...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 7, 2017 | BUSINESS, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, INC, Inspire, Trending, Wellness
This article originally appeared on Inc. – Please find it here. By Quora Stop Chasing Work-Life Balance and Strive for Work-Life Integration Instead Your career path should be based on what you are good at and what you are passionate about. Should I pursue a...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 6, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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by HappyQuotient | Dec 6, 2017 | BUSINESS, CMO, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneur, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, INC, Inspire, Trending, Wellness
The Most Inspiring CMOs Do These 4 Things Every Day This article was originally published on Inc.com. CMOs are often in a tough spot, but doing these 4 things can help them make a hugely positive impact on their companies. As I’ve written before, CMOs...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 5, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Analyzing data from an executive search firm, this paper explains how former employees who are free from wrongdoing still pay a price in stigma after incidents of corporate financial misconduct. The finding is potentially disquieting for all managers, because it...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 5, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
The US government has in recent years been reluctant to pursue antitrust measures against dominant competitors, but that could change in 2018. James Heskett asks: Are tech’s Big 4 killing the competition unfairly? Description — The US government has in...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 4, 2017 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Harvard Business School’s project exploring the evolution of business leadership in emerging economies has reached an important milestone. Project leaders Geoffrey Jones and Tarun Khanna discuss what’s been learned from the Creating Emerging Markets project so...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, HBR, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Trending, Wellness
When you’re trying to come up with a creative solution to a problem, you might be tempted to buckle down and focus until you solve it. But recent research shows that taking breaks at regular intervals leads to better outcomes. Set a timer for a certain amount of time,...