How to Monetize Happiness
Inspired by research linking happiness and productivity, the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi Ltd, invested in developing “people analytics” technologies like high-tech badges (so-called “h...
3 Jan 201814min
Does Time Pressure Hinder or Facilitate Creativity at Work?
Harvard Business School professor Teresa Amabile discusses how managers can create the ideal conditions for employee creativity and success based on her research in three industries, seven companies, ...
4 Dec 201718min
Language and Globalization: The Mandate to Speak English at Rakuten
Japan’s largest online retailer Rakuten is rapidly expanding into global markets. In order to ensure the success of the organization, but also to break down linguistic and cultural boundaries in Japan...
15 Nov 201717min
Could a Hackathon Help Solve the Heroin Crisis?
What’s the value of crowdsourcing technological solutions to societal problems? Could a hackathon help solve the heroin crisis in Cincinnati, Ohio? Harvard Business School professor Mitch Weiss discus...
31 Okt 201714min
Telemundo: The Fastest Growing TV Network in the United States
With about 54 million Hispanics in the U.S. who have an estimated buying power of 2.3 trillion dollars, it’s no wonder Telemundo is the fastest growing television network here. But as the traditional ...
11 Okt 201718min
How to Promote Home Delivery of Prescription Drugs? Give Employees a “Nudge”
Bob Nease, chief scientist at Express Scripts, wants to promote home delivery of prescription drugs by mail -- a process proven to lower error rates, increase cost savings, and improve medication adhe...
3 Okt 201718min
State Street’s SHE: Investing in Women Leaders
Financial returns are important, but for many companies, using capital to influence positive outcomes is just as important. Enter impact investing and the example of State Street’s SHE, a gender diver...
19 Sep 201714min
Faber-Castell Doubles Down on the Pencil
Faber-Castell is a 255-year-old company that makes pencils. How does an established company like this think about innovation, particularly if and when to adopt a new technology? Harvard Business Schoo...
5 Sep 201715min
