Bruce Tulgan, founder of the management training firm RainmakerThinking, says that the key to career success isn’t only embracing opportunities; it’s also declining projects, tasks, and requests for help so you create time for the most value-added work. He explains how to evaluate each ask, determine which you should prioritize, and deliver either a Read more about The Subtle Art of Saying No[…]
The pandemic has disproportionately hurt weaker segments of society. Wharton’s Guy David discusses why that needs to be addressed. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton COVID Crisis: Balancing Health Care and Economic Policy
S&P 500 index funds tend to obfuscate high fees with unnecessary complexity in their disclosures, according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Christina Zhu. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How to Select Your Mutual Fund? Look for Clarity
Change the Gaze to Change the Game: Where Black Futures Matter! with Lonny J Avi Brooks Source: The Institute for the Future Afro-Rithms from the Future
Predictive analytics are invaluable in business, but they have proven faulty in politics. Wharton’s Abraham (Adi) Wyner shares three reasons why election poll results don’t always match the outcome, especially in presidential races. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Can Election Polls Be Trusted?
CONTACT OUR TEAM As devastating as these effects are, there is reason for guarded optimism. “Big Event” disruptions like the pandemic present incredible challenges, but also offer unique opportunities. With an understanding of history, health care leaders can navigate near-term uncertainty while accelerating needed transformation. By doing so, the ultimate impact of COVID-19 will Read more about Emerging Stronger from the COVID-19 Crisis: Recover, Reposition, and Redesign[…]
A Visual Guide: Reset Your Innovation Priorities to Reflect the New Reality A new infographic provides a step-by-step guide to help leaders prepare for — and conduct — a strategic portfolio review. Reset Your Innovation Priorities Learn more by reading the full e-book “Reset Your Innovation Priorities to Reflect the New Reality” Read more about A Visual Guide: Reset Your Innovation Priorities to Reflect the New Reality[…]
A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy platform finds that his proposals would increase spending by $5.37 trillion, but in the long run would reduce the federal debt and boost GDP. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton A Breakdown of the Biden Policy Platform: Five Key Takeaways
In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton’s Adam Grant sheds light on a powerful way to increase motivation and productivity. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Employee Engagement: Making a Difference
Katina Sawyer, assistant professor at the George Washington University, says transgender workers continue to be overlooked even as organizational diversity initiatives become more widespread. Her research shows that many trans employees experience ongoing discrimination, from microaggression to job loss. Sawyer shares effective formal policies and details the informal ways managers can make their workplaces Read more about Cultivate a Trans-Inclusive Workplace[…]