Nokia’s implosion after the breakout success of its mobile phone business offers a cautionary tale of the many problems that often lead to—and result from—corporate reorganization. In fact, restructuring usually puts the business in an even worse position, which leads to additional, equally unsuccessful reorganizations. This article examines the underlying …
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Studies consistently report that about three-quarters of change effort fail. They either fail to deliver the expected benefits, or they are abandoned entirely. In a highly matrixed, complex organization, these transformations are challenging. Execution is critical, but it’s more than that. It’s often about which changes to pursue—specifically, taking the …
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Doing more with fewer resources has become the corporate mantra, especially in the decade since the Great Recession. In response to this do-more-with-less mandate, many training programs have popped up to help increase individual productivity. But what if I told you that increasing the productivity of your organization actually has …
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In recent years, gamification has emerged as a promising method of engaging employees—particularly millennials—while benefiting employers through higher employee retention and increased productivity. Many early attempts to use game mechanics in non-game environments to inspire motivation and behavioral changes fell flat, but the global gamification market is projected to reach …
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