When people look to illustrate a great business idea or accomplishment, a sports metaphor usually isn’t far away. Why Harvard Business School researchers look for teaching gold on the playing fields of the world. Source link
Between 2012 and 2017, companies within most industries adopted an increasingly similar set of sustainability practices. This study examines the interplay between common and strategic practices. Source link
Shifting demographics are causing more and more workers to serve as caregivers to family and friends—but employers seem hardly to notice the trend. Joseph Fullerand Manjari Raman discuss why companies should help. Source link
Many executives are confident they can retain their skills over time. Experience shows they are wrong. Just look at the National Football League’s “Black Monday” for proof, says Boris Groysberg. Source link
This analysis by Shai Bernstein, Abhishek Dev, and Josh Lerner shows that stock exchanges in countries with better shareholder protection allowed younger and less profitable companies to raise more capital. These markets alone cannot boost entrepreneurial activity but need enabling institutions. Source link
At the height of the 2008 financial crisis, these four corporate leaders stepped forward—and changed how we think of leadership forever, says Bill George. Source link
There is little doubt that the United Kingdom’s separation from Europe will reduce its competitiveness for the foreseeable future, argue Michael Porter and Christian Ketels. Here’s what can be done about it. Source link
