Why bankers need management
Imagine a world where financial institutions are characterised by pay proposals that break the cycle of pay inflation; by traders enjoying long careers within one ...more
Biotechnology: Why is Europe lagging behind the U.S.?
Of all the new technologies that have emerged since the Second World War, biotechnology is notable in the extent to which US-based firms, having taken ...more
How to co-lead a team
We don’t lead alone. We lead with others. The days of the ‘Great Man’ theory of Leadership – where one sole leader rules over the ...more
What kind of leader do you want to be?
It’s the question missing from so much of leadership development: “What kind of leader do you want to be?” We facilitate and encourage self-awareness among up-and-coming leaders ...more
Counselling is better than outright firing an underperforming employee
Utilizing new technology, combined with aggressive and innovative marketing, your business has significantly expanded over the last few years. You’ve attracted talented staff who are ...more
When employees are ostracised, the whole organisation suffers
Being ignored or excluded by colleagues or supervisors is always uncomfortable for an employee as it gives rise to feelings of anger, depression and unworthiness. ...more
What is the value of intermediaries in the global market for cloud workers?
A variety of online markets have developed in recent years to facilitate trade in labour services. Upwork – previously known as oDesk-eLance (oDesk was founded ...more
Hit-or-miss strategies may be the reason why products flop
My co-author Manoj Thomas (Johnson School of Management, Cornell University) and I were inspired to write Why People (Don’t) Buy: The GO and STOP Signals because ...more
Can crowdfunding solve market failures?
Entrepreneurship is essential for economic growth and employment creation. Yet despite its key role in the economy, entrepreneurs find it hard to access the financing ...more
Diversity at work matters in times of violent ethnic conflicts
Perceptions that colleagues prefer to work with ethnically similar others can be detrimental to the organisation, especially in regions marred by violence and adversity The recent ...more
