Stakeholder Management

Corporate downfalls offer a warning about the risks of trading competitive advantages for short-term financial gains.

Research shows that a company’s confessions to past wrongs enhances people’s perception of its corporate responsibility.

In an era of complex ethics algorithms and DEI/CSP/ESG checklists, simpler is better.

Once leaders address their company’s historical transgressions, they can work to create a more positive legacy.

Companies must be prepared to respond strategically to state and federal policies that conflict with stakeholder values.

A new mechanism — parity pills — aims to address pay inequities between high-level execs and rank-and-file workers.

Connecting companies to clusters of startups, researchers, and investors can accelerate corporate innovation.

Megan Reitz shares insights on managing in an era of employee activism.

New research highlights that sustainable management is a fundamental business practice, not just a modern trend.

Increasing visibility into supply chain practices takes work but can lead to new market opportunities.

Companies put themselves at risk by making four key mistakes with corporate social responsibility.

The worlds of venture capitalism and corporate investing are not always easy to combine.

The latest revival of Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign shows the power of prioritizing customer demand over social approval.

Corporate activism is often framed as “take a stand or be silent.” But other alternatives exist.

For technical leaders, an acumen for change management may be more important than specific software skills.

Developing strategy means maintaining a difficult balance between concrete guidance and flexibility.

Clear, concise strategic priorities backed by metrics have value in communicating with stakeholders.

If you’re running a big project, watch out for these signs that stakeholders have doubts about it.

Kaiser Permanente’s CEO says leaders need to ask how well employees’ intelligence is put to work.

Projects can lose momentum if stakeholders grow skeptical. Here’s how to avert a ‘cycle of doubt.’