The View from Harvard Business

We Aren't Even Close to Gender-Parity at Work

Sean Silverthorne — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:44:02 +0000

There are pockets of progress. But if truth be told, women are still in The Man's pocket when it comes to gender-parity in the workplace. Results of a new Bain & Co. survey prove it.

Thanks for the Bonus -- I Quit!

Sean Silverthorne — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:43:55 +0000

A bonus check may satisfy a worker's financial needs, but not psychological ones. 20 seconds a week can help you soothe both, and retain more employees.

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Aging Brains Better for Problem Solving

Sean Silverthorne — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:05:49 +0000

Good news for the aging manager. Your brain, growing less sharp in short-term memory, is actually improving in ways that make you a much better leader.

What Makes a Successful Business Tweet?

Sean Silverthorne — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:14:23 +0000

We are starting to understand what ingredients go into a successful tweet to your followers. But what makes an engaging BUSINESS tweet?

Why Bankers Don't Care About the Outrage

Sean Silverthorne — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:40:37 +0000

Why do Wall Street big shots continue to pocket huge bonuses in the face of intense criticism from the public and politicians? The answer may be this: The devil wears Prada.

The Myth of the '15 Minute Multitask'

Sean Silverthorne — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:53:52 +0000

Some productivity gurus are pushing the 15-minute work cycle, the amount of time you allot to a task before moving to the next job. Good idea -- if you want to be less productive, more frustrated and terribly uncreative. Here's a better way.

Toyota's Troubles Started with Fixation on Growth

Sean Silverthorne — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:28:26 +0000

In a stunningly quick fall, Toyota has gone from model 21st century company to Jay Leno punchline. Let this be a lesson to companies seeking growth at all costs.

The Minutes Before and After Customers Use Your Product

Sean Silverthorne — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:54:02 +0000

What happens immediately after a customer uses your product? Knowing the before and after around how your products are used should help you build better ones in the future.

Obama: A Preview of Gen X Leadership

Sean Silverthorne — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:24:05 +0000

President Obama is an example of the coming wave of Generation X leaders -- with all the strengths and flaws that come with that label.

Who NOT To Put On Your Team

Sean Silverthorne — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:27:14 +0000

Putting together a project team is too often an exercise in getting the right departmental representation and making sure egos are smoothed. Don't get pulled into this trap.