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Leaders need to stop obsessing about in-office time and start focusing on the six enablers that change how people work.

The finance software company is using a customized operating system for AI development to build better customer tools.

Want more accountability from your team? Ask yourself what’s in their way, starting with four likely obstacles.

Success in adapting to a four-day workweek lies in execution. These strategies can help smooth the transition.

Which AI tool is the best option for solving your problem? Follow this pragmatic advice to figure it out.

MIT SMR’s spring 2025 issue offers advice for leaders on managing amid uncertainty and balancing oversight with autonomy.

Gain better strategic foresight and turn future possibilities into actionable insights with horizon scanning.

A productivity focus in RTO mandates tells workers they aren’t trusted. Leaders must instead emphasize connection.

Neiman Marcus Group’s retention and productivity have soared with workplace flexibility — paired with accountability.

The consumer goods company combines GenAI and human input to synthesize and assess new ideas and consumer sentiment.

What will possibilities such as elimination of federal support for climate efforts mean to your business?

This brief video explores practical approaches for supporting teams and finding opportunities amid unpredictability.

Why is building a data-driven culture incredibly hard? It calls for a behavioral change across the organization.

Which repeated small but disrespectful behaviors damage relationships and culture? Three areas beg for improvement.

Work will be messy and volatile in 2025: Focus on developing these leadership skills.

AI experts Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean explain the top AI trends leaders should watch in the new year.

Hybrid work expert Brian Elliott says leaders can expect debate — and reap advantages — by understanding key trends.

MIT SMR’s winter 2025 issue offers advice for leaders on making better decisions by seeking out divergent perspectives.

Wise leaders live with the discomfort of uncertainty and focus on horizon scanning and preparing for a range of options.

Will your generative AI app succeed? A rigorous process for assessing its quality — before and after launch — is key.