In times of uncertainty, it’s tempting for organizations to move fast, make workforce cuts first, and explain later. But what ...

The HBR Executive Playbook on steering teams through disruption with empathy, recognition, and renewed energy.

The process of sunsetting a project is a crucial but often neglected part of project management. Rather than letting projects ...

While the idea of bringing your “whole self” to work is often glorified, it’s a misguided concept for senior leaders. The ...

Over the past several decades, HBR has published numerous articles about how best to develop strategy. This glossary contains ...

More professionals than ever are leaving traditional jobs to work independently—and finding greater happiness, flexibility, and control. But knowing when to make the leap is tricky. Before quitting ...

Among the many challenges organizations face in implementing AI initiatives, most are related to people and processes. While ...

Organizations that neglect kindness face significant consequences, including employee turnover, absenteeism, eroded trust, ...

With few exceptions, Americans are relative newcomers on the international business scene. Today, as in Mark Twain’s time, we are all too often “innocents abroad,” in an era when naiveté and ...

Strong leadership isn’t just about your presence; it’s about how you speak. To convey power, use these five techniques to elevate your communication, establish your authority, and command respect.

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 ...

Featuring Dave Whorton, former Kleiner Perkins associate partner and founder of the Tugboat Institute. Whorton is an experienced founder and tech investor with more than 20 years of experience in ...