As an unprecedented number of people began working from home during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, my HBR colleagues and I wondered what this shift would mean—and what core aspects of the ...

A Q&A with workspace researcher Jennifer Magnolfi Astill on the importance of being together—and the role of shared spaces in getting work done. How to think about their immediate effects on supply ...

In these turbulent times learning how to manage disputes is a must. by Peter T. Coleman The past few years have been exhausting for many Western organizations. Civil strife seems to be widespread, ...

Rethinking Nonstop Transformation: Real progress comes from steady adaptation, not endless upheaval. Stop Holding Yourself Back: How to overcome self-limiting beliefs. A Playbook for Courageous ...

John, a senior executive at a nonprofit and a client of mine, found himself facing an unexpected challenge with one of his direct reports, Alex. During one of the organization’s largest fundraising ...

Paul, an executive coaching client, reached out distraught, asking for guidance after a painful team meeting. During a routine project review, his employee, Elena, expressed concerns about the team’s ...

CEO expectations for AI-driven growth remain high, even as most AI investments are failing to deliver meaningful returns. Sign up for HBR Executive Agenda - for insights you need to steer your ...

You can’t bring your business into the future when your KPIs are stuck in the past. Sign up for HBR Executive Agenda - for insights you need to steer your business now. Only available to HBR Executive ...

A senior executive I worked with—let’s call her Marisol—had spent years building trust, driving impact, and delivering results, only to find her role suddenly eliminated during a company restructuring ...

When people describe a good communicator at work, they’re usually talking about a great presenter — not a great listener. In fact, few business school courses focus on building listening skills and ...

A reader recently told me, “I prefer to be brilliant behind the scenes.” If you’re an introvert — someone who’s more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and who tends to recharge in solitude ...

This month marks the five-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic upending life in the U.S. Those early days were marked by uncertainty, fear, and a scramble to adapt to an unprecedented global ...