Leading into the unknown
To lead into the unknown, you must communicate a clear vision. “You’re up against a vast, powerful machine,”…
How to sell something new and disruptive
Social proof helps overcome innovation resistance, says Ben Shenoy. Remember the Apple Newton, Sinclair C5, or Cheetos Lip…
How a navy ship heralds a sea change
When it comes to business transformation, we can take a lesson from the navy, says Mike Canning. The…
AI isn’t biased – we are
Human bias has infiltrated AI, says Vivek Wadhwa. Enough nonsense. AI isn’t biased. The human world is. AI…
Five steps for effective experimentation
Senior leaders must continuously experiment, say Suzanne de Janasz and Maury Peiperl. Jeff Bezos has been known to…
Three keys to customer-centric innovation
Successful customer-centric innovation demands that we genuinely understand our customers’ needs, says Hari Nair. Two decades ago, I…
A leading voice in design thinking
Ben Walker meets Duke Corporate Education’s Renaissance Man Others are perhaps the greatest observers your own characteristics. “People have extended opportunities to me that I didn’t see myself,” says Justin…
Today’s winning companies innovate quickly
Speed to innovate is a leading indicator of success in today’s volatile marketplace, says Joe Perfetti. Speed. It may…
How to inspire a movement
Even conservative businesses can transform with people at the forefront, say Kate Sweetman and Shane Cragun. The call…
Pivot! Leadership development at Merck
A far-reaching leadership development program at pharma giant Merck serves as a case study in dissolving boundaries and…
Think competitive arenas, not industries
Don’t base your business strategy on old assumptions, says Rita Gunther McGrath. The period after World War II…
Partner to survive digital disruption
Digital disruption is here, but it doesn’t have to be a threat. A recent Forbes study showed 51%…