It’s conventional wisdom in business that bigger is better, and that being able to scale is an essential element of a company’s success. But there is a flaw at the heart of the concept of scaling, ...

What’s often missing from the conversation about getting to net-zero emissions is a recognition of the difficulty in transforming the complex physical assets underlying our current energy system — a ...

In the age of AI, companies are dividing into the “haves” and “have nots,” with the majority in the latter camp. A recent BCG study found that only 10% of companies have mastered scaling ...

As the rapid ascent of generative AI (GenAI) continues to escalate changes in the way organizations work, an unexpected paradox is also emerging. A majority of leaders of billion-dollar ...

In my work with engineers, I’ve seen firsthand the quest for better signal-to-noise ratios. In non-engineering terms, signal is the thing we want, and noise is everything else. Signal is the ...

Artificial intelligence tools can now write, code, draw, summarize, and brainstorm. The proliferation of generative AI tools poses serious questions for managers, such as: What tasks can be done ...

We all value a good environment and understand its importance for the future, but the environmental mandate is often viewed as a noble yet daunting goal that usually or typically requires ...

Companies are increasingly strategizing on how to reduce all kinds of bias in the workplace, including those related to disabled people. Despite empirical evidence to the contrary, perceptions ...

Those who support the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are rightly concerned about the impact of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Kenji Yoshino is the ...

The key is to have three different kinds of leaders working together flexibly, but within a set of prescribed rules. Think of a large company you admire. What kind of leadership culture do they ...

In October 2023, First Quantum, operator of one of the world’s largest open-pit copper mines, suffered a major setback as it tried to negotiate a new contract with the government of Panama.

Summary. AI has been heralded — and put to use — as a groundbreaking new tool that companies can use in the budgeting process. But even companies that have embraced AI are still struggling ...