The Economist · Business

Boss Class from The Economist

The best bosses create systems for solving problems old and new—from navigating working-from-home demands to hiring the right people, from running good meetings to managing themselves. Andrew Palmer, author of the Bartleby column, looks for advice on how to be a better boss by talking to people who have actually done the job. Listen to The Economist 's guide for managers. Season 3 is all about the challenges of AI in the workplace. It's out Thursday 29th January. If you're not already a subscriber to The Economist , sign up for our podcast subscription, Economist Podcasts+ at economist.com/podcastsplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Effective teamwork relies on clear goals, individual agency, and a leader who shields the group from unnecessary external interference. High-performing teams, whether in a Boston food stall or a fintech firm like Wise, succeed by aligning members toward a single objective while providing the necessary tools to execute....

Boss Class 3 - Recruitment: Testing, testing

28 Apr 2025

30m

AI processed

Hiring represents a manager’s most consequential decision, yet traditional methods like resume screening and unstructured interviews often fail to predict performance. Effective talent assessment requires balancing data-driven insights with human judgment. While baseball scouting relies on observing character and "make...