Among the many challenges organizations face in implementing AI initiatives, most are related to people and processes. While ...

Research has shown that fortune favors the bold, not the cautious. But in volatile and uncertain times, many leaders hesitate to act, and others simply freeze up. The question is, Can bravery be ...

When a senior leader leaves suddenly, companies often scramble to replace them—despite having a “succession plan.” Why? Because most planning is reactive, unclear, and overly broad. To ensure real ...

If you’re constantly fielding employees’ problems—and feeling buried by to-dos as a result—you’re not alone. When leaders take on too much in the name of being supportive, it can create team ...

The most effective leaders understand that line of sight — clearly seeing what’s happening across workstreams and ...

Over the past several decades, HBR has published numerous articles about how best to develop strategy. This glossary contains ...

By studying 100 brand implementations of gen AI, researchers have discovered four archetypes for how companies are using the ...

In today’s uncertain economy, leaders must navigate the delicate task of delivering bad news, such as layoffs or project cancellations, with empathy and transparency. Robert Sutton’s framework, ...

As consumer demand for sustainable products grows, more and more sellers have begun adding labels to their products to indicate various kinds of sustainability certifications. These labels such as ...

What exactly is a digital transformation, and how can you lead one successfully? Often guiding a digital transformation requires rethinking how your company creates value, its strategy, and the ...

Predictions about the demise of middle management aren’t new. But with the rise of AI and a trend toward flatter organizations, could these predictions soon come true? Perspectives from three ...

Brain scans are showing us in new detail exactly what entices readers. Scientists can see a group of midbrain neurons—the “reward circuit”—light up as people respond to everything from a ...