Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 699

3 Ways to Build a Culture of Collaborative Innovation

A look at how DARPA, NASA, and WL Gore do it.

The CEO and CFO Pairing That Makes Mergers More Successful

Research finds optimism and pessimism play an important role.

How to Respond to “So, Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview

There is a right answer.

To Win Support for Your Idea, Think Like a Marketer

Develop a campaign, not a pitch.

Better Work-Life Balance Starts with Managers

Company policies can only do so much.

Great Mentors Focus on the Whole Person, Not Just Their Career

There’s a lot more to us than our jobs.

Using Algorithms to Understand the Biases in Your Organization

They can provide transparency and improve decision-making.

Workplace Culture Conflicts

Are you at odds with your company’s culture? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Alicia Tillman, the CMO of SAP. They talk through what to do when your company celebrates one kind of worker and ignores others, everyone seems to fit in but you, or a hard-charging culture is hurting performance and employee morale.

6 Questions to Ask Before Launching a Moon Shot Project

It helps to have a charismatic sponsor.

How Working Parents Can Get the Most Out of Calendar Apps

Outline your priorities and set limits.