Bidding for the Next Olympics: Genius or Madness?
There were five finalists in the race to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Were the mayors of London, Madrid, Moscow, Madrid, and Paris all certifiably mad when deciding to bid for the most important and...
View ArticleManage With a Portfolio Mindset
Because so much organizational work is done in silos, we sometimes forget the common skills and approaches that can be leveraged across the enterprise. One such skill is portfolio management, the...
View ArticleNew Books from the Press for September
Check out these new and forthcoming books from HBR Press: Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter by Gautam Mukunda The impact of individual leaders has long been the subject of debate. In...
View ArticleCompanies that Invest in Sustainability Do Better Financially
It’s a common misperception that responsible or sustainable investments are all in the hug yourself, warm feeling, good intention category, the inevitable consequence of which is diminished investment...
View ArticleThe Supposed Decline of Green Energy
Here’s a surprising new fact about energy in the United States: the percentage of our electricity coming from the greenest sources — that is, the non-hydroelectric renewables such as solar, wind,...
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