Adventurous new research concludes that CEOs with uncommon names are more likely to make unique strategic choices “He that is ambitious for his son, should give him untried names.” — Martin Tupper One of the most enduring ideas in Western thought is the connection between a person and their name. In the Roman play Persa, a slave convinces…
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New research illuminates how managers can combine intuition and experience to make better decisions in moments of high uncertainty One of the more interesting and yet least understood aspects of managing is intuition’s role in decision-making, especially in situations of high uncertainty. With the world seemingly on an inevitable path toward algorithmic management based on…
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Research shows that ignoring the negative effects of information overload can lead to terrible outcomes, especially as decisions fail to correct a problem Information overload (“IO”) is a common term to most managers, but few of us have ever stopped to consider what the term really means and what impact it may have on our…
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New research looks at how couples deal with their partners’ job stresses at home and finds women to be more supportive than men In Brief: The impact of work-related stress on individuals is a frequent topic of research and discussion. New research sheds light on how stress impacts working couples, a less understood issue. The…
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New research explains how people use novel mental accounting techniques to live with ill-gotten gains In Brief: Money should be a fungible good, i.e., money gained from different sources should be indistinguishable to the gainer, says classical economic theory. However, new research suggests that money gained unethically is treated negatively in the minds of the gainers.…
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Intriguing research suggests we underestimate the value of reflection in learning new and complex skills In Brief: Most of us think that the best way to learn a complex task is by maximizing our experiential learning. However, research suggests that leaving time to codify and document our progress actually increases learning performance in the long term.…
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A guidebook for doctors systematizes an often misunderstood subject Most people, at one point or another in their careers, will read a book on communication. As a former management consultant, I certainly received my share of advice on how to talk, present, dialogue, and in general convey information and opinions to others. What’s more, though…
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