Organisational Performance: It’s a team sport

The shift from hierarchies to cross-functional teams is well underway. Our data shows that adopting team structures improves organisational performance for those that have made the journey; organisations that have not risk falling further behind.

14 ways to effectively set expectations with your employees

Advice from a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members about the “right” ways to set expectations with your employees — and why doing things differently might damage your team dynamic and hamper progress. Follow their advice to get the best out of your workers.

Leading with compassion

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner discusses his spiritual evolution, what it means to lead with compassion while finding meaning in your work, and his unique approach to running a multi-billion dollar tech company. With nearly 500 million members, LinkedIn operates the world’s largest professional networking website. Jeff stresses the importance of being clear about your vision and dreaming big. He explains how implementing core values from the top down has given his company “an incredible competitive advantage.” Jeff also talks about what his life was like before meeting his wife, Lisette, and explains why it was a pivotal moment for him.

Maker vs Manager: How your schedule can make or break you

There are two key reasons that make the distinction between maker and manager schedules matters for each of us and the people we work with.

Managers need the ability to make fast, smart decisions into smaller time slots. A maker’s schedule is different. It is made up of long blocks of time reserved for focusing on particular tasks, or the entire day might be devoted to one activity. Breaking their day up into slots of a few minutes each would be the equivalent of doing nothing.

Creating an innovation culture

With industry disruption and tech changes accelerating, Corning’s Silicon Valley Technology Chief shares how to stay creative over the long haul.