Issue 97, Winter 2019

Ditching the “science fair” mentality toward innovation will help transform ideas into commercial reality.

The best soccer coaches are able to produce elite performances from hard-to-manage players. Businesses should take note.

As the demand for air conditioning grows worldwide, a more energy-efficient approach, already in use in the Gulf countries, offers a potential solution.

Barbara Humpton, US CEO of one of the largest and oldest engineering firms in the world, talks about continuous innovation, the future of AI, and the societal aspects of technology.

The 1951 film, about to debut as a play, has much to teach us about the hazards of innovation.

In his new book, the renowned business thinker and philosopher passes on his experiences of life, work, and how not to fall into the management trap.

To differentiate your brand, let a customer focus guide your strategy and operations.

How one of the biggest companies you’ve never heard of may create the future of manufacturing.

Trains, automobiles, and the plain impact of transportation.

Creating safe spaces for all.

Make economics germane again.

Strategy matters.

Get real, be heard, grease the skids.

Speaking of code.

Thriving in a complex and expanding ecosystem.

Our picks for the best business books of 2019 in seven categories. See also the slideshow “Top shelf picks: Best Business Books 2019."

Yale psychologist Laurie Santos delves into the social sciences to understand how people can overcome the internal obstacles and biases that prevent them from living their best life — and how leaders can set an example.

A case study shows how a small business arm can deliver real value and innovation to a multinational.