Workplace, Teams, & Culture

Having someone take on a critical reviewer role can enhance a meeting’s effectiveness and lead to better decisions.

Reliance on standardized talent management software can lead to a generic rather than strategic approach to development.

Side conversations during online meetings can be managed in ways that reinforce a healthy culture.

Key follow-up questions can help hiring managers probe beyond job seekers’ GenAI-coached responses.

Companies run by their originators often have deep experience, earned legitimacy, and forgiving stakeholders.

Schedules can impose a high cost on workers and organizations. Leaders need to rethink what a schedule can be.

A simplified model for work design helps managers make changes that can reduce burnout.

A collaborative model of influence emphasizes making the best decision for the organization rather than winning a debate.

Leaders must cultivate human connection as voice-altering technologies emerge that can strip away vital auditory cues.

Leaders can build connection with virtual team members by applying different strategies than they’d use in person.