The HBR Channel

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How to Integrate Work and Life Oct 21, 2014

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Stewart D. Friedman, author of Leading the Life You Want, offers recommendations for improving your well-being and performance in all four domains of life: work, home, community, and private self.

The Explainer: The Balanced Scorecard Oct 14, 2014

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Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton’s concept of the balanced scorecard revolutionized conventional thinking about performance metrics. Here it is explained -- in under two minutes.

Why Kindness Is Good Business Oct 07, 2014

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A genuine and human approach to transactions is rare, but it can transform a business.

Rebuilding Trust in the Employer-Employee Relationship Sep 30, 2014

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Ben Casnocha, coauthor of The Alliance, on why employees should speak honestly about their career goals with their managers.

The Sweet Spot Between Privacy and Transparency Sep 23, 2014

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Ethan Bernstein, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, on how to boost productivity within an open work environment.

A Simple Framework for Business Model Innovation Sep 16, 2014

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Karan Girotra and Serguei Netessine, authors of "The Risk-Driven Business Model," argue that business model innovation requires changing the what, when, who, and why of key decisions.

Managing the Uncertainty of Innovation Sep 09, 2014

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Nathan Furr, professor of entrepreneurship at BYU's Marriott School of Management, explains why innovation requires a new set of management practices.

The Value of an Honest Performance Review Sep 02, 2014

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A frank performance review can catalyze positive changes.

The Explainer: Big Data and Analytics Aug 26, 2014

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Big data and smart analytics are more than buzzwords. They’re an important way to improve decision making to ensure that your company is a step ahead of competitors.

Set the Tone for Trust Aug 12, 2014

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The sound of your voice conveys many cues to your listener, including your attitude and level of empathy and engagement.