The Hidden Costs of Stressed-Out Workers
Companies often don’t realize how much they pay for lost time and productivity from unhealthy workplace dynamics. But there are ways to lower the stress level. By :Jeffrey Pfeffer
Newsroom
The workplace poison that could be costing you talent and money
Every workplace environment has its pros and cons, but there’s a fear lurking in the professional world which can become detrimental to overall company performance. Amy Edmonson, Harvard professor and author of “The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth,” says that the fear of speaking up can stifle … Continued
Save the Date: “Politics, Corporations and Society: New Questions and New Answers from the Old World”
After the great success of the 2018 Global Forum, hosted by the University of Vermont and led by professors Sanjay Sharma and Stuart Hart, we are proud to announce the 2019 Global Forum.
Professor Rita McGrath: The End of Competitive Advantage
In this edition of Columbia Bizcast, McGrath explains why gaining a competitive advantage is no longer relevant in today’s marketplace.
Leaders gather for conference planning sessions
Plans for a summit to develop a vision for Cleveland’s future got underway on Thursday, Dec. 13, with a working session that David Cooperrider, a professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, called a “cooperative and inclusive effort to help build trust and develop a shared vision for Cleveland’s future.”
What happens when CEOs have too much power
In recent weeks, we’ve seen how concentrated power and a lack of diverse perspectives on corporate boards can cause systemic blind spots in organizations and lead them into avoidable crises.
Why CEOs Should Adopt A Triple Bottom-line
With the US midterm elections just in the rear view mirror, domestic political activism and social consciousness are not surprisingly at peak levels.. Individuals are obviously energized, but so are companies. For instance, more than 135 employers including Cava, Walmart, Levi Strauss & Co, Tyson Foods, and Patagonia, have launched campaigns to promote civic engagement … Continued
What psychological safety is not
As more and more consultants, managers, and other observers of organizational life are talking about psychological safety, the risk of misunderstanding what the concept is all about has intensified. Here are some common misconceptions, along with clarifications.
How Fearless Organizations Succeed
Amy Edmondson describes three steps leaders can take to create psychological safety, the prerequisite for greater innovation and growth.
Muhtar Kent Talks Sustainable Innovation, Accepts Transformational Leadership Award at University of Vermont
Coca-Cola Chairman Muhtar Kent shared his views on sustainable innovation and business transformation in a keynote speech to the International Academy of Management (IAM) Global Forum at the University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business.