Science
Size Does Matter in Organizational Change
When considering the impacts an organizational change may have, look up and down (direct reports, bosses) and also across the organization. Read how to develop a Stakeholder Analysis as part of the planning stage of your organizational change.
Read More“To Get What You Want Don’t Go With Your Gut.” Wait…What?!
What do you do when an unsettling event occurs? Your immediate response often determines the (adverse) outcome. Try this different approach of responding to a desired outcome!
Read MoreCan Innovation and Creativity Be Learned?
How is your organization helping your people to develop skills in creativity and innovation critical for business success? Creative, innovative results can be achieved if people are prepared in advance. Build these 6 guidelines into your brainstorming session to get people "out of the box" to increase your likelihood for success.
Read MoreThe battle for brainpower: A survey of talent
As a leader, are you thinking about the short- and long-term future of your team? Read the 4 key insights revealed by "The battle for brainpower: A survey of talent" in The Economist magazine’s October 7th issue. And note the calls to action!
Read MoreAn Innovation Salon in Action
Northwestern University’s Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems [NICO] provided some interesting ideas around how to incorporate complexity science and network science into my role as a retained executive search consultant. More key findings to come.
Read MoreDream Teams Part II
What determines a team's recipe for success? Read about Northwestern University researchers discovery on the composition of a great team, applicable to both fields - arts and sciences!
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