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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Kindness at Work
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Give Your Colleague the Rating He Deserves--or the One He Wants? (HBR Case Study)
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleIn this fictional case, an associate director of business development at a gaming company is selected for a prestigious cross-functional innovation group.... -
How to Give Tough Feedback That Helps People Grow
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Contributions of Significance
To increase your employees' motivation and productivity, acknowledge their individual contributions. And connect with them on a personal level. -
Can We Reverse The Stanford Prison Experiment?
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleWhen I met for lunch with Dr. Phil Zimbardo, the former president of the American Psychological Association, I knew him primarily as the mastermind behind... -
Research: Insecure Managers Don’t Want Your Suggestions
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Marketing in an Unpredictable World
Power and influence Magazine ArticleIt’s time for producers of entertainment—movie studios, broadcast and cable TV networks, video game makers, publishers, music labels—to change the way they launch and market their products. In entertainment markets, a sizable portion of revenue is typically generated by a small number of blockbuster movies, best-selling books, and hit songs. But even talented, experienced executives […] -
The Right Way to Hold People Accountable
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How to Deal with a Condescending Colleague
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Give Your Colleague the Rating He Deserves--or the One He Wants? (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
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A CEO’s Six Steps to Effective Feedback
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To Fix a Chronic Problem, Try Winging It
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Reinventing Performance Management
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleLike many other companies, Deloitte realized that its system for evaluating the work of employees--and then training them, promoting them, and paying... -
The Ideal Praise-to-Criticism Ratio
Giving feedback Digital ArticleIt’s the secret to high-performing teams — and strong marriages. -
Give Your Colleague the Rating He Deserves--or the One He Wants? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
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How to Break Up with an Innovation Project
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Garbage In, Great Stuff Out
Organizational Development Magazine Article"Garbage in, garbage out" may be true for computers, but a co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto explains why it's exactly the wrong way to think about... -
Does the New York Times Know How to Fire Someone?
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How to Request a Behavior Change - Better Way
Michael tells Christine not to act so stubborn when she disagrees with other people's ideas. She reacts-by stubbornly standing her ground and then stomping...
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How to Deal with a Condescending Colleague
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A Simple Hack to Help You Communicate More Effectively
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How to Mentor More People — and Not Get Burned Out
Developing employees Digital ArticleFive strategies to help in-demand mentors manage their time and energy. -
The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager
Business communication Digital ArticleManaging stakeholder expectations is one of the most challenging parts of the job. Here are five ways to do so successfully. -
Overcoming Your Fear of Giving Tough Feedback
Giving feedback Digital ArticleYou’re not doing anyone a favor by avoiding conflict. -
How to Manage an Employee Who Always Makes Excuses
Leadership and managing people Digital ArticleThey’ve lost your trust. How should you proceed? -
How Managers Can Make Feedback a Team Habit
Feedback Digital ArticleStrategies to help people share fearlessly — and frequently. -
How to Give and Receive Feedback About Creative Work
Management VideoWhen it comes to creative projects, giving and receiving feedback in a way that's actually productive can be tricky. Here are two research-backed suggestions... -
Women Get “Nicer” Feedback — and It Holds Them Back
Giving feedback Digital ArticleResearch found that a fictional “Sarah” got much kinder feedback than “Andrew,” even when their performance was identical. -
How to Talk with Your Team About the Elephant in the Room
Difficult conversations Digital ArticleA five-step process to discuss problems that feel too threatening, too uncomfortable, or too hidden to bring to the surface. -
When to Give Verbal Feedback — and When to Do It in Writing
Giving feedback Digital ArticleDon’t default to your comfort zone. Deliver your message in the way that works best for the situation. -
Notes of Appreciation Can Boost Individual and Team Morale
Leadership and managing people Digital ArticleGo beyond the generic thank-you note. -
How to Encourage Your Team to Give You Honest Feedback
Management communication Digital ArticleFive reasons people might be hesitant — and how to address their concerns. -
A New Social Contract for Teams
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleCompanies have traditionally emphasized leadership competencies, not team competencies. But the transformation of an organization must begin with the... -
How to Help an Employee Who Struggles with Time Management
Time management Digital ArticleSeven practical steps for managers. -
How to Get the Most out of Peer Support Groups
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Research: More Powerful People Express Less Gratitude
Motivating people Digital ArticleHere’s how to make sure you’re an appreciative boss. -
Giving Negative Feedback Can Make Empathetic Leaders Less Effective
Giving feedback Digital ArticleResearch suggests it can drain their energy and negatively impact their performance on subsequent tasks. -
Get Better at Giving Feedback
The "gift of feedback" is one of the most valuable ways to help others grow and improve in their roles - that's why it pays to deliver feedback with clarity... -
Feedback Isn’t Enough to Help Your Employees Grow
Giving feedback HBR BestsellerBe an ally, not a critic.
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Doing Deals and Leading Teams at XAF Partners
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details Private equity firm XAF Partners, created out of the 2003 merger of Shanghai-based Xuan Partners and AF Group, a spin out of the Shanghai-based, emerging... -
And Now The Hard Part: Role-Plays
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details "The diversity lady has a label on her forehead and talks about the standard message," one senior executive at a large corporation said. "It's the same... -
Next-Level Negotiating: Women at Work Discussion Group Toolkit
Sales & Marketing BookThe "HBR Women at Work" series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout... -
You at Work: How to be Effective with a Bad Boss
19.95View Details Ineffective managers sap motivation and kill productivity. So what do you do if you've got a manager who's incompetent, passive, controlling, or all of... -
People, Performance, and Succeeding as a Manager (HBR Work Smart Series)
Management Book22.00View Details Be the boss people want to work for. Being a manager is no easy task. You must set and meet team goals that match business objectives while also ensuring... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2024 (Paperback + Ebook)
Management Special Offer34.95View Details A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2024: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review (with bonus article "Democratizing Transformation" by Marco Iansiti and Satya Nadella)
A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People 2-Volume Collection
If you read nothing else on managing people, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. Managing people is fraught with challenges,... -
HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback
Communication BookTake the stress out of giving feedback. To help your employees meet their goals and fulfill their potential, you need to provide them with regular feedback.... -
The Whys and Hows of Feedback
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details Performance feedback is crucial to a career in the information-rich global economy. However, feedback is psychologically stressful to both give, and hear.... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication, Vol. 2 (with bonus article "Leadership Is a Conversation" by Boris Groysberg and Michael Slind)
Communication Book24.95View Details Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people--and fuel your business. Get more of the ideas you want, from... -
Advanced Laser Clinics (D)
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HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work Toolkit
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Yet being honest about depression, anxiety, and other psychological conditions at work can feel... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication 2-Volume Collection
Communication BookIf you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. The best leaders know how to communicate... -
You at Work: Hiring and Keeping the Right People
19.95View Details Hiring new employees is high stakes--and keeping them once they're on board is equally important. Every hiring manager needs straightforward, practical... -
Delegating Work (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)
25.00View Details You know you need to delegate some of your work so that you have time to focus on the things that require your expertise. But it's not easy to do. "Delegating... -
Negotiating Better Teamwork
Communication Case Study11.95View Details This workshop on negotiating better teamwork aims to help participants become better team leaders by increasing their awareness of the main challenges... -
Advanced Laser Clinics (E)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study5.00View Details How do you tell one of your direct reports that she stinks? This case explores the dynamics behind having difficult conversations, and giving and receiving... -
Wolfgang Keller at Konigsbrau-TAK (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details Wolfgang Keller, manager of the Ukrainian subsidiary of a German beer company, faces a managerial dilemma. His subordinate, Dmitri Brodsky, is a talented...
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Doing Deals and Leading Teams at XAF Partners
Finance & Accounting Case Study8.95View Details Private equity firm XAF Partners, created out of the 2003 merger of Shanghai-based Xuan Partners and AF Group, a spin out of the Shanghai-based, emerging... -
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Kindness at Work
Giving feedback Digital ArticleThree research-backed benefits. -
A Peer Coaching Demonstration, Teaching Note
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Give Your Colleague the Rating He Deserves--or the One He Wants? (HBR Case Study)
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleIn this fictional case, an associate director of business development at a gaming company is selected for a prestigious cross-functional innovation group.... -
How to Give Tough Feedback That Helps People Grow
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleThink of yourself as a coach. -
Contributions of Significance
To increase your employees' motivation and productivity, acknowledge their individual contributions. And connect with them on a personal level. -
Can We Reverse The Stanford Prison Experiment?
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleWhen I met for lunch with Dr. Phil Zimbardo, the former president of the American Psychological Association, I knew him primarily as the mastermind behind... -
Research: Insecure Managers Don’t Want Your Suggestions
Giving feedback Digital ArticleBut there are ways to make your boss more open to listening. -
Marketing in an Unpredictable World
Power and influence Magazine ArticleIt’s time for producers of entertainment—movie studios, broadcast and cable TV networks, video game makers, publishers, music labels—to change the way they launch and market their products. In entertainment markets, a sizable portion of revenue is typically generated by a small number of blockbuster movies, best-selling books, and hit songs. But even talented, experienced executives […] -
Block That Defense! Make Sure Your Constructive Criticism Works
Communication Other Article4.50View Details Why do top executives have difficulty receiving and responding to constructive criticism? Because so many highfliers have received little criticism in...
