Organizational culture

No organization design or method of management is perfect. And any form can suffer from a variety of problems that develop because of the design itself. This is particularly true when a company tries a new form. In this article we look at one relatively new organization form—the matrix—which has gained considerable popularity in recent […]

Success brings profits, growth, and unbounded optimism. But it also has a way of blinding executives to the many organizational dangers that creep in at the same time. How much internal risk is hiding within your company? Use the risk exposure calculator to find out.

The CEO wants to increase collaboration and cut costs with an open-plan work space, but the knowledge workers say they need their walls, their doors, and their privacy.

Samsung’s Lee Kun-hee was in power, then out of power, and is now in power again. And that’s not making life easy for his former employee Kim Yong-chul. As reported today, the latter is in a form of career exile after accusing his boss and other top executives of corruption. The complaint got results: Lee […]

With a keen eye and a flair for romantic copy, John Peterman created a successful catalog company. As an entrepreneur, he was in his element. As top manager of a fast-growing enterprise, he was ultimately much less successful. What happened?

Managers, not HR, must lead the charge.

The faster a company grows, the more dramatic the shift.

Everyone’s wondering what the new COO’s been doing for the last 12 months. He wonders why he can’t get his foot in the door.

A decision-making framework that helps foster a sense of control during uncertain times.

Researchers found a correlation between photos of loved ones and ethical behavior.

Decentralized companies take twice as long to pull the plug.

Why it’s different from other flex time arrangements.

Your startup doesn't need a bartender.

Here’s another assumption that is deeply embedded in much of our organizational behavior, but sadly out-of-date: If I keep my head down and do my own task well, I’ll be fine. This assumes that an individual’s responsibility is simply to do a “good job.” In hierarchical organizations, the standard for gauging an individual’s performance is […]

I’ve been writing my “Game Changer” blog posts for about four months, and as I reflect on the commentary and feedback my posts have generated, I’ve re-learned a lesson that’s easy to forget–especially for those of us who are captivated by what’s new, what’s exciting, and what’s “cutting-edge” in business. And that lesson is simply […]

by Lauren Keller Johnson

Reducing isolation at work is good for business.

Companies can sustain their entrepreneurial energy even as they grow.

Network groups for black and Hispanic employees had been an unqualified success. Now a Christian group was forming—and Bill Thompson didn’t know what to think about it.

The nine types of brands — and their corresponding values.