Wharton People Analytics Conference 2017: Closing Remarks by Adam Grant, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management, The Wharton School and Faculty Co-Director, Wharton People Analytics
Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli on challenging authority, being a kind boss, and the importance of gazing at the stars.…Read More
Kids, Would You Please Start Fighting? When Wilbur and Orville Wright finished their flight at Kitty Hawk, Americans celebrated the brotherly bond. The brothers had grown up playing together, they had been in the newspaper business together, they had built an airplane together.…Read More
Generosity has a dark side: If we don’t put boundaries around it, we run the risk of burning ourselves out-and hurting the people we’re trying to help . Though we want a workforce of givers, not takers, the givers need to rein themselves in for everyone’s sake. Find out how to do that by joining HBR for this weeklong series with Wharton’s Adam Grant and Reb Rebele. It includes a new feature article about how to help others more effectively, a video explaining the research, audio “postcards” from leaders who get how to give, a self-assessment, and more.…Read More
Collaboration is taking over the workplace. As business becomes increasingly global and cross-functional, silos are breaking down, connectivity is increasing, and teamwork is seen as a key to organizational success.…Read More
More than a quarter century ago, organizational scholars began to explore the implications of prosociality in organizations. Three interrelated streams have emerged from this work, which focus on prosocial motives (the desire to benefit others or expend effort out of concern for others), prosocial behaviors (acts that promote/protect the welfare of individuals, groups, or organizations), and prosocial impact (the experience of making a positive difference in the lives of others through one’s work). Prior studies have highlighted the importance of prosocial motives, behaviors, and impact, and have enhanced our understanding of each of them.…Read More
It was going to be the biggest presentation of my life — my first appearance on the TED Conference main stage — and I had already thrown out seven drafts. Searching for a new direction, I asked colleagues and friends for suggestions. “The most important thing,” the first one said, “is to be yourself.” The next six people I asked gave me the same tip.…Read More
Two years ago, a student of mine named Nicole was torn on where to start her career. While applying for jobs in finance, technology, consulting and marketing, she suddenly realized that her biggest concern wasn’t what she did, but where she worked.…Read More
Tony Hsieh, CEO at Zappos, Author of “Delivering Happiness” Interviewed by Adam Grant, Class of 1965 Wharton Professor of Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania…Read More
Faculty Co-Directors Adam Grant and Cade Massey discuss Adam’s new book “Originals”, including the people analytics behind it, the many lessons within it, and just what makes Adam so productive!…Read More
