Careful succession planning is a key aspect of board governance. But it can be difficult to know how to set a new CEO up for success. New research suggests one thing boards can do is align their CEO’s start date with the beginning of the calendar year or…

Today’s CEOs have a fresh set of challenges that the standard management playbook is ill-equipped to address. As a result, many are heading for the exit. And executive recruiters report that fewer people are interested in, or ready to, replace them. Are we…

Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we list six of our favorite tips on managing through conflict, covering topics like encouraging healthy conflict on your team, dealing with a…

Psychological safety—a shared belief among team members that it’s ok to speak up with candor—is critical for effective decision-making and forward momentum on senior teams. Yet as the concept has gained traction, so have common misconceptions. In this HBR…

As companies move from narrow to generative to agentic and multi-agentic AI, the complexity of the risk landscape ramps up sharply. Existing AI risk programs—including ethical and cyber risks—need to evolve for organizations to move fast without breaking…

Becoming a leader of leaders is a change of both scope and attitude. Your decisions may now affect dozens (or hundreds) of employees. Your results depend on how well other experienced professionals do their jobs, not on what you can personally make happen.…

GenAI capabilities are improving exponentially every six months or so, and yet most companies are adopting models at a linear pace, at best. That means  the y’re constantly falling behind and failing to unlock AI’s expanding skills. That’s the view of Karim…

Color is one of the most powerful tools in branding, but most businesses overlook how context alters its impact. New research shows that logo colors don’t communicate in isolation: background color, design style, and framing all shape consumer perception.…

Like many other companies, private equity firms are interested in AI as a tool for faster value creation. And like other companies, the results have been mixed, as few report significant returns on generative AI investments so far. That said, some firms are…

A conversation with an entrepreneurial leader about how to scale her leadership.

Because “I know I’m right” and “I need it done now” will only take you so far.

A conversation with HR experts Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh on making the most of compromise.

In an era marked by constant uncertainty and where every competitor is racing to add more features, channels, data, and spend, the real differentiator for companies is the courage to remove. Subtractive actions can be a powerful way of dealing with emerging…

The mark of a great leader is not how quickly they act, but how wisely they decide. When you inherit a team, you’re not just managing headcount; you’re shaping or reshaping culture. How you show up in those early days sets the tone for your leadership brand.…

A conversation with Save the Children US CEO Janti Soeripto on staying mission-focused in turbulent times.

How to design your business for long-term value—not just short-term profit.

As organizations navigate an increasingly unpredictable global environment, experts recommend building a checklist that covers both technical and people-related business travel policies. Here’s how to get started: 1) Clarify which employees are working under…

As geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, and resource nationalism upend global supply chains, companies are searching for new strategies to build resilience. While familiar tactics like near-shoring and inventory buffers remain important, circularity—reusing…

In the age of AI, what gets measured gets automated. As models grow more powerful, any task that can be turned into data—from spreadsheet analysis to therapy sessions—is increasingly within reach of automation. The underlying playbook is clear: define the…

What exactly is a digital transformation, and how can you lead one successfully? Often guiding a digital transformation requires rethinking how your company creates value, its strategy, and the processes by which your employees get things done. Yet while…