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Does your organization sell what you want, to whom you want, the way you want? Or do you have too many instances of selling whatever you can, to whomever you can, however you can? If your strategy ...

A conversation with space experts Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau on the government’s role in fostering competition and innovation. Many industries depend on the government to finance ...

In recent years, the chief marketing officer (CMO) job has grown tremendously in breadth and depth. Digital capabilities have significantly changed how marketing leaders can achieve growth ...

A new IdeaCast is heading your way. A new sound is in store for the HBR IdeaCast. Every Tuesday, we’ll keep giving you the insights, research, and advice you need to lead, featuring practical ...

If you’ve ever taken a corporate personality or skills assessment, you’ve probably come across the Core Values Finder, a tool for measuring personal values. It is based on one of the most ...

Ample research has shown that when people believe that their managers and senior leaders are truly listening to their ideas and concerns, work relationships grow stronger, engagement rises, and ...

There has been no shortage of questions and predictions about the end of middle management—from the pages of HBR in 2011 to the BBC four years later. Despite this, the proportion of middle ...