Innovation

MBA Stands for Mexico's Business Accelerator

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

With the enthusiastic support of Puebla's governor, this Mexican state's university for economic development is using an innovative MBA program to create a cadre of business leaders.

Where Are the Leaders in Government?

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT

In this candid interview, a former CIA executive tells how bureaucracy and hierarchy undermine leadership and what can be done to create the government we need now.

What Generation Gap?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Contrary to conventional wisdom, job seekers from different generations -- Baby Boomers and members of Generations X and Y -- often look for the same things from prospective employers, according to recent Gallup research.

Are You the Decider?

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gerald Wagner has spent his career trying to understand decision making and decision makers. He has come to the conclusion that most businesspeople, in fact most people, don't understand the rules of cause and effect as they apply to decision making. But he thinks he knows how to fix that problem.

Global Migration Patterns and Job Creation

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gallup's World Poll, the first of its kind, reveals new findings on the "great global dream" and how it will affect the rise of the next economic empire. Jim Clifton, Gallup's chairman and CEO, offers an in-depth analysis of the study's implications for leaders.

Heard About Michigan's "Ritzy" New Hospital?

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

When an acclaimed Ritz-Carlton executive was named president and CEO of a luxury hospital, it sure caught the attention of the healthcare industry. In this interview, Gerard van Grinsven explains his controversial appointment, how he'll keep his hospital's rates at or below average, and why he thinks his hotel-like hospital is the model that will be emulated in the future.

Turning a Crisis Into an Opportunity

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Like many Asian banks, Siam Commercial Bank suffered tremendously during the 1997-98 financial crisis. But it managed not only to pick up the pieces and regroup -- it moved to the front of the pack. Here's that company's success story, which offers a model for any business going through wrenching, and possibly fatal, change.

The Business Value of Learning

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Two leading researchers say that one way companies can increase employee and customer engagement is to develop market-oriented and learning-oriented cultures. Here are the findings of their extensive study.

Innovation the Right Way

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Many companies, including those in the Fortune 500, are investing heavily in innovation but getting frustrated with their returns. They may want to stop and take notice of this small manufacturing company that has proven to be wildly successful in innovation. You may not have heard of Fabcon, but this business' approach is sure to influence yours.

The Innovation Equation

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A recent Gallup study of the U.S. workforce reveals this simple yet powerful formula: strengths development + engagement = innovation. Learn more about this national study and how its findings can be applied to your company.

The Business Case for Instilling Hope

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Psychologist Shane Lopez has many reasons to be optimistic about the bottom-line power of hope. Far from being a mere warm-and-fuzzy attribute, hope can be measured, increased, and deployed. And Dr. Lopez contends that it plays a central role in business as it drives persistence, motivation, goal setting, and innovation.

The Four Drivers of Innovation

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Senior executives and management experts argue that innovation is today's most important driver of business success, not to mention global economics. That's why a group of company leaders gathered recently to discuss innovation, leadership, and the new economy of creativity, knowledge, and invention. They also explored how to translate these amorphous concepts into real business dollars. Their insights, distilled to the four drivers of innovation, are relevant to executives from businesses large and small, global and local.

What Are Workplace Buddies Worth?

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A lot, says the author of Vital Friends: The People You Can't Afford to Live Without. In fact, he says they're so valuable that managers should actually be fostering close relationships in the office.

Who's Driving Innovation at Your Company?

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Your most engaged employees, that's who. They're the ones most likely to improve your business with "outside-the-box" thinking. In fact, according to a national Gallup Management Journal survey, employee engagement has a significant effect on team-level innovation and customer-service delivery.

James Bond Comes to the Boardroom

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Remember the days of Cold War espionage and intrigue, popularized in Bond films and John Le Carr� novels? Well, times have changed geopolitically, but businesses have come to embrace the merits of "tradecraft": They want to gain market advantage through a better understanding of the competition. In the corporate world, tradecraft is called "competitive intelligence." A former CIA agent-turned-management expert tells how to make it work for your company.