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The Strategic Advantage of Tapping Freelancers

In this episode of HBR On Strategy, John Winsor and Jin Paik discuss with host Kurt Nickish the shift in talent strategy from traditional hiring models to leveraging the freelance workforce through digital platforms. They address the pressures of digital technologies, the rise of micro-entrepreneurs, and the tech talen...

The Promises, Pitfalls, and Trade-offs of the Circular Economy

Sustainability Is Fueling Innovation at Ferrari

Stress Test Your Strategy Before It Fails

Rethink Your Pricing Strategies Amid Economic Uncertainty

AMD’s Lisa Su on Experimenting with AI

A Lesson on Balancing Scaling with Stability

The Right Way to Launch an AI Initiative

In this episode of HBR on Strategy, Harvard Business School professor Iavor Bojinov discusses the high failure rate of AI projects and provides best practices for leaders to improve their success. Bojinov emphasizes the probabilistic nature of AI, which differentiates it from IT projects, and highlights the importance ...

The 6 Forces of Failure—and How to Protect Your Company from Them

How to Turn Your Customer Base into a Community

This episode explores the crucial role of community building in achieving long-term business success, as exemplified by Matt Mullenweg, founder and CEO of Automattic (WordPress). Against the backdrop of the common misconception of community as a mere buzzword, Mullenweg emphasizes its foundational importance for both ...

Great Strategy Starts with Experimentation

Bringing Innovation to an Underserved Market

To Make Better Decisions, Think Like a Venture Capitalist

How to Lead a Successful Turnaround

Alphabet CEO on AI as a Workplace Collaborator

How to Push for Change in a Large Organization

The Right Way to Make Data-Driven Decisions

This HBR IdeaCast episode interviews Professors Michael Luca and Amy Edmondson about their research on data-driven decision-making. The discussion explores common pitfalls in using data, such as misinterpreting correlation as causation and misjudging the generalizability of findings. The professors advocate for a mor...

To Grow Profitably, Take It Slow

Turn Your Supply Chain into an Innovation Engine