Frontiers
The Hazards of Putting Ethics on Autopilot
Digital nudges can encourage reactive thinking and limit employees’ ethical thinking.
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Technology Innovation Strategy
Radical Innovation Needs Old-School VC
Innovators working on urgent problems need funders who understand deep-tech opportunities and take a long-term view.
Collaboration
Own Your Words to Gain Authority
Managers who seem to be delivering others’ messages rather than acting autonomously can lose credibility and authority.
AI & Machine Learning
The Working Limitations of Large Language Models
Understanding large language models’ limitations can help users discern which tasks they are and are not well suited for.
AI & Machine Learning
Use Open Source for Safer Generative AI Experiments
Companies that want to experiment with generative AI might find open-source models a safer bet than commercial options.
Crisis Management
The Rise of Exit Bans and Hostage-Taking in China
Foreign companies in China should prepare for the possible detention of their executives if a business dispute arises.
Supply Chains & Logistics
The Looming Challenge of Chemical Disclosures
To comply with new sustainability rules, consumer brands need much more visibility into products’ chemical compositions.
Leadership Skills
The Potency of Shortcuts in Decision-Making
Simple rules of thumb can result in more effective decision-making than comprehensive analysis.
Diversity & Inclusion
Countering the Corporate Diversity Backlash
Facing opposition, businesses are backtracking on DEI commitments, but they should reconsider.
Marketing Strategy
The Myth of the Mainstream
In a polarized culture, market to your brand’s top supporters, who can help build your fan base among skeptics.
Financial Management & Risk
The Case Against Restricting Stock Buybacks
Research on stock buybacks does not find evidence that the practice results in the economic costs that critics allege.