Strategy

Rigid change programs often fail. A more experimental approach can build momentum—and increase the odds of success.

Rival companies should team up to build the market while working independently to own it.

New research reveals they’re a critical source of low-cost growth.

A luxury automaker evaluates an initative that lets customers try a variety of models without commiting to a purchase.

His mindset: “Losing doesn’t work for me.”

Useful findings from a range of new academic studies.

The Indian company is ensuring rapid AI adoption through new platforms, extensive training, responsible governance, and client collaboration.

Most firms get capital allocation wrong. Here’s how to do it right.

New tools can improve human judgment by tirelessly generating, evaluating, and synthesizing insights.

The combination of economic visibility, process structure, and persistent friction make it a huge opportunity.

Three conditions will determine whether you can execute the plan.

In the August 10 edition of The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett writes on influencing others when you lack formal authority, board relationships, and the hidden labor of “botsitting.”

How human strategists can free up time and focus on using their unique judgment.

Companies are less willing to take a chance on rookie candidates, leaving fewer opportunities for the next generation.

Four actions companies can take to better understand critical cues about timing.

New research shows how corporate emissions targets encourage suppliers to invest in climate innovations, advancing decarbonization.

As AI costs spiral, HBS professor Iavor Bojinov offers a practical guide to help leaders weigh the tradeoffs between cost, capability, and security.

An HBR Executive Live conversation with Russell Reynolds Associates CEO Constantine Alexandrakis.

An HBR Executive Masterclass with Harvard Business School professor Sandra J. Sucher.

Efficiency gains are only part of the story.