Jennifer stares at her upward-feedback report and wonders how she got to this point. How could a veteran like her, someone who was once celebrated as manager of the year, receive such negative ratings? She used to enjoy her role, but now everything feels out of control. Her job has been reshaped so constantly—by sweeping process reengineering,
To stay competitive, today’s business leaders are investing millions in digital tools, agile methodologies, and lean strategies.
In August 2013, Steve Ballmer abruptly announced that he would step down as chief executive of Microsoft as soon as his replacement could be found.
Addressing a class of West Point cadets in 2011, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates asked bluntly, “How can the army break up the institutional
Few things are more frustrating for talented professionals than hitting a ceiling in their careers because they lack the appropriate leadership style.
Tara, the chief strategy officer of a software firm, was the newest
When an organization taps one of its current executives to be its new CEO, the transition might seem straightforward.
A decision must be made. The facts have been assembled, and the arguments for and against the options spelled out,
Nobody has really recommended command-and-control leadership for a long time. But no fully formed alternative has emerged, either.
