by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
A dozen interviews can be more useful than thousands of responses to a questionnaire. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2MesrYT
by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
A dozen interviews can be more useful than thousands of responses to a questionnaire. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2MesrYT
by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
A dozen interviews can be more useful than thousands of responses to a questionnaire. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2MesrYT
by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
There are better and worse ways to disagree. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2sxOFw0
by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
There are better and worse ways to disagree. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2sxOFw0
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
From hiring to inclusion to work assignments. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2FH9JrH
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Big companies and local innovators are finding creative solutions. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2svM4CM
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss Apple’s position in the Chinese market; debate whether payday lending is good or bad for workers; and ask whether companies should be doing more to help employees manage cash shortfalls. They also offer their After Hours picks...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
If you’re a large company using AI, you need one. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2RuTVix
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
If you’re a large company using AI, you need one. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2RuTVix
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Enjoy what the destination has to offer. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2VPR0Q6
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Don’t leave it to the high priests of R&D. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2Fv2QKH
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Teresa Amabile, professor at Harvard Business School, is approaching her own retirement by researching how ending your work career affects your sense of self. She says important psychological shifts take place leading up to, and during, retirement. That holds...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
It’s hard for people to stay motivated when nothing is ever good enough. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2AQinkd
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
And how managers can deal with them. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2VNzlZv
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
We need computers with some common sense. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2FrLMVW
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
People tend to respond less quickly to managers they’re friends with. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2Rvw7LJ
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Here’s how to do it. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2DaalnQ
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Better information doesn’t always lead to better teaching. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2FlnX23
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
If they do their job too well, they might put themselves out of business. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2Cf6NPx
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Avoid open-ended questions. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2FkVgSF
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Avoid open-ended questions. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2FkVgSF
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
The time burden costs over $365 billion per year. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2AFCSjA
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Creating a community of innovators. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2SMt9ij
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Are you dreading a work discussion? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Leslie John, a professor at Harvard Business School. They talk through what to do when you need to set your boss straight, meet with a direct report who wanted your new job, or...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Are you dreading a work discussion? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Leslie John, a professor at Harvard Business School. They talk through what to do when you need to set your boss straight, meet with a direct report who wanted your new job, or...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Based on interviews with 54 CSR managers in German multinationals. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2Fk4QVZ
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Our bodies may sense what kind of content people will share. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2RHknF9
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2019 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Our bodies may sense what kind of content people will share. from HBR.org http://bit.ly/2RHknF9
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Menahem Kahana/Getty Images I’m working with a CEO who’s in the midst of rethinking her company’s strategy so it can better meet customer demands and thrive financially. These are major changes that will affect every aspect of how the firm operates...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Paul Taylor/Getty Images Management teams are responsible for making sense of complex questions. Maybe it’s estimating how much a market will grow next year, or finding the best strategy to beat a competitor. One popular approach for navigating these questions...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
PM Images/Getty Images In 2017, CIO magazine reported that around one-third of all customer relationship management (CRM) projects fail. That was actually an average of a dozen analyst reports. The numbers ranged from 18% to 69%. Those failures can mean a lot of...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
PM Images/Getty Images In 2017, CIO magazine reported that around one-third of all customer relationship management (CRM) projects fail. That was actually an average of a dozen analyst reports. The numbers ranged from 18% to 69%. Those failures can mean a lot of...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
PM Images/Getty Images In 2017, CIO magazine reported that around one-third of all customer relationship management (CRM) projects fail. That was actually an average of a dozen analyst reports. The numbers ranged from 18% to 69%. Those failures can mean a lot of...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
PM Images/Getty Images In 2017, CIO magazine reported that around one-third of all customer relationship management (CRM) projects fail. That was actually an average of a dozen analyst reports. The numbers ranged from 18% to 69%. Those failures can mean a lot of...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 20, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
PM Images/Getty Images In 2017, CIO magazine reported that around one-third of all customer relationship management (CRM) projects fail. That was actually an average of a dozen analyst reports. The numbers ranged from 18% to 69%. Those failures can mean a lot of...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Westend61/Getty Images We simply don’t know for sure whether automation, algorithms, and AI will ultimately create more jobs than they destroy. Opinions are all over the map. One widely cited study predicted 47% of jobs will be automated, and technological...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Westend61/Getty Images We simply don’t know for sure whether automation, algorithms, and AI will ultimately create more jobs than they destroy. Opinions are all over the map. One widely cited study predicted 47% of jobs will be automated, and technological...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Richard Newstead/Getty Images As you rise in your career and your visibility grows, you’ll likely be called upon to participate in a panel discussion. It’s a powerful way to share your ideas and become recognized in your field, but there’s no...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai discuss Verizon’s write-down on Oath (Yahoo, AOL) and the challenges with building a digital advertising business. They also debate the notion of Radical Transparency, before sharing their After Hours picks for...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Paul Taylor/Getty Images The arrest of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of China’s Huawei, by Canadian police upon the request for extradition by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in confusion regarding U.S.-China trade negotiations....
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
sudo takeshi/Getty Images Sitting in his office, Mark Ellinas frowned at his computer screen. It was filled with row after row of electric bikes, from expensive models to cheap knockoffs that seemed held together by spit and a prayer. Though they varied in style and...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 19, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
sudo takeshi/Getty Images Sitting in his office, Mark Ellinas frowned at his computer screen. It was filled with row after row of electric bikes, from expensive models to cheap knockoffs that seemed held together by spit and a prayer. Though they varied in style and...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, says it took him years to learn what really mattered at work and how to create that kind of workplace culture. As a company leader today, he works hard to make sure both his job — and the jobs of his employees —...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, says it took him years to learn what really mattered at work and how to create that kind of workplace culture. As a company leader today, he works hard to make sure both his job — and the jobs of his employees —...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Epoxydude/Getty Images The festive spirit is everywhere during the holiday season. For some, each day feels like waking up to a holiday song — “children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile.” But, for others, it can be the loneliest...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Asia Images/Getty Images In November, Prince William joined a discussion on working in high-pressure environments at “This Can Happen,” the UK’s largest annual conference on mental health. Drawing on his experience as an air ambulance pilot, he noted...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Asia Images/Getty Images In November, Prince William joined a discussion on working in high-pressure environments at “This Can Happen,” the UK’s largest annual conference on mental health. Drawing on his experience as an air ambulance pilot, he noted...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
blackred/Getty Images The best salespeople know they’re the best. They take pride in their art form. They separate themselves from the rest of the pack regardless of circumstance. So how do they do it? What’s their secret? Are you one of them? I’ve...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Yuji Sakai/Getty Images The furious reaction from China to the arrest of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, in Canada at Washington’s request immediately raises the prospect of like-for-like retaliation against executives from North American...