B players not only make up the majority of your employees, but they're often the heart and soul of your organization. Thomas DeLong describes three types of these solid citizens — those who have been A players, the truth-tellers, and the go-to managers — and the benefits each has to...
Harvard Business School Press editor Melinda Merino is joined by Bain & Company's Chris Zook to discuss some of the ideas from his new book, "Unstoppable: Finding Hidden Assets to Renew the Core and Fuel Profitable Growth." In the near future, Zook says, the only way for the vast majority...
Online Editorial Director Paul Michelman sits down with consultant and author Adrian Slywotzky, whose latest book is entitled "The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth Breakthroughs." In the interview, Slywotzky explains how managing strategic threats as forms of risk can not only diminish their impact, but...
The Art of Deliberate Mistakes: We all know we can learn from our mistakes. So why not go out and make some deliberately? In this interview with Harvard Business Review senior editor Gardiner Morse, you'll learn about a systematic approach to making carefully planned mistakes that pay off....
According to recent research, companies that foster innovation grow 5.8 percent faster. As a manager and leader, it's your job to nurture that creativity and welcome new ideas, no matter where they come from. It's not only critical for the growth of your company but for the satisfaction of your...
Hiring managers are constantly on the hunt, making sure they find the best applicant for the job at hand. BNET talks to Leila Bulling, CNET Network's Director of Corporate Training, to learn the proven techniques that smart companies use to identify tomorrow's top prospects. (HINT: If our embedded video player...
Wireless Application Protocol allows you to access the internet from your cellular phone. Burton Katz of Buongiorno explains how it works and says that with faster cellular networks, better screens and more compelling content -- it's here to stay. by BNET staff