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The 3 Types of Leaders of Innovative Companies

Deborah Ancona and Kate Isaacs, researchers at MIT Sloan School of Management, say many companies struggle to be nimble with a command-and-control leadership culture. They studied Xerox’s R&D outfit PARC and the materials science company W.L. Gore & Associates and found these highly innovative organizations have three kinds of leaders: entrepreneurial, enabling, and architecting ones. These roles work together to give direction and avoid creative chaos. Ancona and Isaacs are coauthors of the HBR article “Nimble Leadership.”

Setting Better Sales Goals with Analytics

The wrong goals demoralize the salesforce and hurt profits.

When to Stop Deliberating and Just Make a Decision

Waiting too long only sets everyone back.

Does Diversity Training Work the Way It’s Supposed To?

A new study measures the impact of training on people’s attitudes and behavior.

How to Have Difficult Conversations Virtually

Three tips.

What AI-Driven Decision Making Looks Like

It’s not the same as being data-driven.

Building a Startup That Will Last

Prioritize endurance, not growth.

5 Ways to Foster a Global Mindset in Your Company

It’ll help ensure your international expansion is a success.

6 Causes of Burnout, and How to Avoid Them

Changing jobs isn’t always the answer.

5 Questions to Consider When Pricing Smart Products

Take into account the value of data.