Why You’re Missing Out on the Best Ideas
Sanghyun Park
November 27, 2023
Businesses and leaders influence the kinds of ideas they receive without even realising it. In the quest for groundbreaking solutions, businesses actively seek a wide range of distinct ideas. However, the suggestions they receive – whether from employees or external contributors – eventually end up being quite similar. Why does this happen? Our research shows […]
Making Radical Change a Business Sustainability Imperative
N. Craig SmithNovember 27, 2023
Companies need to take risks if they want truly impactful results. Devastating wildfires, floods and droughts are already revealing the catastrophic effects of climate change. Yet, a rapidly warming planet is just one of multiple sustainability megaforces that threaten our way of life. It is clear that business as usual is no longer an option. […]
Shareholder Activism at What Price?
Philipp Meyer-DoyleNovember 20, 2023
Financially driven campaigns waged by institutional investors against companies can lead to more workplace illness and injury. Despite global economic headwinds, companies are under increasing pressure from investors to improve their value proposition. From technology to healthcare, few sectors are spared. Even companies that have delivered impressive returns are not immune. Last year, for example, […]
Taming the Guru: How to Handle Dominant Leaders
Graham WardNovember 20, 2023
Is your boss acting like a guru? Take charge by asserting yourself and setting clear boundaries. In the workplace, we are often in a semi-dependent state. We seek approval and guidance from colleagues and superiors, all while hiding our deepest vulnerabilities. Our insecurities drive us to seek external validation, which shapes our actions and decisions. […]
Disaster Response: Finding Order in Turmoil
Luk Van WassenhoveNovember 16, 2023
When disaster strikes, governments are faced with difficult, urgent decisions – but preparedness can make a difference. After a sudden disaster, the first 72 hours of search and rescue operations are critical to finding survivors and delivering life-saving aid. But days after the earthquake that struck on 8 September, the Moroccan government was still clearing […]
ESG Is Not Impact
Jasjit SinghNovember 6, 2023
ESG efforts are essential for reducing harm, but it is not the same as striving for a net positive impact. More companies than ever are now including environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in their strategies, and financial institutions are demonstrating significant appetite in funding them through “ESG investing”. Given this trend, it is natural […]
How to Destigmatise Repulsive Products
Spencer HarrisonNovember 6, 2023
Entrepreneurs can leverage “dirty creativity” to pitch unusual products that consumers may find objectionable. Pancakes made from crickets, lamps made from fungus, handbags made from discarded cow stomachs and charcoal made from human faeces. The ideas for these novel products came easily to their inventors. The hard part is trying to make them appeal to […]
Effective Strategies for Building and Boosting Psychological Safety
Mark MortensenNovember 1, 2023
INSEAD research highlights practical approaches to integrate psychological safety into team dynamics. In recent years, the modern workplace has recognised the intrinsic value of psychological safety. This has redefined not only how teams collaborate and innovate but also how leaders foster an environment of inclusion and innovation. At its core, psychological safety encapsulates the concept […]
A Simple Corporate Strategy for a Better Political Game
Xiaowei Rose LuoOctober 23, 2023
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Even within the same government, different branches may have divergent goals. Here’s how firms can play this to their advantage. Corporations often have a complicated relationship with the government. They strive to access state-controlled resources and influence policymaking by cultivating ties to officials. But if they are not […]
Are Multiple Job Interview Rounds Really Necessary?
Chengyi LinOctober 23, 2023
Affiliate Professor of Strategy How companies can simplify the process without compromising their evaluation of candidates. While it’s critical for companies to thoroughly assess potential hires, the length of the job interview process seems to be increasing. On LinkedIn, you’ll find numerous stories of candidates undergoing anything from nine to 12 rounds of interviews […]