When a senior leader leaves suddenly, companies often scramble to replace them—despite having a “succession plan.” Why? Because most planning is reactive, unclear, and overly broad. To ensure real ...

Over the past several decades, HBR has published numerous articles about how best to develop strategy. This glossary contains descriptions of more than 40 of them, from A-Z, complete with videos and ...

If you’re constantly fielding employees’ problems—and feeling buried by to-dos as a result—you’re not alone. When leaders take on too much in the name of being supportive, it can create team ...

By studying 100 brand implementations of gen AI, researchers have discovered four archetypes for how companies are using the ...

In today’s uncertain economy, leaders must navigate the delicate task of delivering bad news, such as layoffs or project ...

Why is it so hard to build and maintain the capacity to innovate? The reason is not simply a failure to execute but a failure to articulate an innovation strategy that aligns innovation efforts ...

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Its export-focused economy is giving way to a consumer-driven market more quickly than most companies think. Here’s how to adapt.

The actions you take today can pave the way to success tomorrow. Or they can lock you into a doomed business model. The best managers know when to make commitments—and when to break them.

Reprint: R0707G How do some firms produce a pipeline of consistently excellent managers? Instead of concentrating merely on strengthening the skills of individuals, these companies focus on ...

When executed well, annual gatherings of an organization’s high-level leaders are worth the effort and expense. But for many companies, the leadership summit is a numbing series of presentations ...

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