Series: HBR Insights Series

A curated collection of HBR's latest, smartest, and most urgent articles on agile. This collection curates the latest and most important thinking on agile, a topic that all leaders and managers need to be up to speed and conversant on. It provides a range of diverse contributors and viewpoints with clear takeaways, spanning from foundational basics to research and use...

Can blockchain solve your biggest business problem? While the world is transfixed by bitcoin mania, your competitors are tuning out the noise and making strategic bets on blockchain. Your rivals are effortlessly tracking every last link in their supply chains. They're making bureaucratic paper trails obsolete while keeping their customers' data safer and discovering new ways to use this next...

Lead through the crisis and prepare for recovery. As the Covid-19 pandemic is exacting its toll on the global economy, forward-looking organisations are moving past crisis management and positioning themselves to leap ahead when the worst is over. What should you and your business be doing now to stay afloat today while planning for tomorrow so you can come out...

The crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same. Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially: cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders; NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike; and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built around decentralised finance and Web3. What do you and your company need to know and...

Is it possible to take advantage of the benefits of data collection - and mitigate risks - for both companies and customers? Most consumers are not very skilled at evaluating privacy risks; they're either unable to determine the cost of sharing personal data online or unaware of what they're sharing. (Doesn't everyone scroll down without reading to click 'I accept'?)...

No data is completely safe. In our connected world, more access and more data come with more risk. The number of cyberattacks companies stop has grown, but the attacks are also increasingly frequent and ferocious. As the complexity and sophistication of our interconnected systems increase, so too do the skills of our adversaries. Cybersecurity can no longer be relegated to...

Move past the ESG culture wars and make better choices for your business. Embracing ESG—environmental, social, and governance goals—isn't just the right thing to do. It's good business. Companies that don't address their material long-term risks may save a few dollars today, but they're putting themselves, their stakeholders, and their investors in jeopardy. ESG: The Insights You Need from Harvard...

Lead Your Business Through the Covid-19 Recession The second global downturn in a dozen years is upon us—but do lessons learned during the Great Recession still apply? What must you and your business do now to ensure you come out the other side intact? Global Recession: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand the smartest...

Reinvent your organisation for the hybrid age. Hybrid work is here to stay—but what will it look like at your company? If your organisation is holding on to inflexible, pre-pandemic policies about where—and when—your people work, it may be risking a mass exodus of talent. Designing a hybrid workplace that furthers your business goals while staying true to your culture...

Seize the benefits of the five-generation workforce. Generational distrust and ageism are seeping into organisations worldwide. Differences over communication style, technology preferences, identity, and politics are fuelling harmful stereotypes and hurting team performance. It doesn't need to be this way. Smart leaders are harnessing age diversity and encouraging mutual learning, cross-generational collaboration, and a culture that embraces both similarities and...

Seize this moment to advance racial justice at your organisation. In the wake of widespread anti-racism demonstrations across the world, many companies have spoken out forcefully. They've made unprecedented commitments to equity and launched ad campaigns and task forces to counter racism, especially anti-Black racism. But now comes the real test—harnessing the energy of this moment to further and sustain...

Reskilling is the new imperative in the war for talent. As the pace of technological change accelerates, the demand for new skills is increasing. And as technologies like AI take on new tasks and jobs, smart organisations aren't waiting for their new workforces to appear. They are investing in reskilling the workers. They're adopting a skills-based approach to hiring and...

Is your data strategy ready for the next wave of analytics? Data analytics offer an incredible opportunity to predict the future, engage with new technological advancements, and gain valuable insights about your business. But unless you're staying on top of the cutting edge of analytics, your company is wasting that potential—and your competitors will be gaining speed while you fall...

Disruptions in the global supply chain bring companies to a standstill. Supply and demand shocks. Labour shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from rethinking offshore options to exploring new technologies. Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will...

The future is here. How is your organisation responding? Amid the turbulence of a global pandemic, worldwide social justice movements, and accelerated digital transformation, one thing has been clear – work will no longer be the same. Employees now expect a flexible, inclusive workplace, and a deeper connection to their employer. Organisations must commit to doing good for their people...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place. From the latest applications of AI to blockchain-enabled business models to 5G networks, the most important technological innovations of the past year are reshaping the present and future of business. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities they...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place. From quantum computing and next-generation digital health tools to virtual reality training and the dawn of the commercial space age, new technologies are reshaping business on the factory floor and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place. Generative AI, Web3, neurotech, reusable rockets to power the space economy - new technologies like these are reshaping organisations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place. Generative AI, biometrics, spatial computing, and electric vehicles—new technologies like these are reshaping organisations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating and avoid falling victim...

Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues, each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organisation needs to compete today....

Climate change is threatening our world. How are you responding? Heat waves, flooding, extreme storms, harsh winters—the effects of climate change are only getting worse. How can you ensure your organisation is taking the right steps to mitigate this threat, and what can you, as an individual, do to help? These articles by experts and researchers will help you understand...

The future of AI is here. The world is transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear Gen AI will transform the business landscape, but when and how much remain to be seen. Meanwhile, your smartest competitors are already navigating the risks and reaping the rewards of these new technologies. They're experimenting...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place. Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse - new technologies like these are reshaping organisations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these...

Web3 may be the next big disrupter in business. Don't be caught unprepared. Blockchain and crypto aren't just for speculators anymore—they're the backbone of the rising decentralised internet. Web3 has the potential to rewrite the past decade's rules: monopolies may be shattered, the web could be remade, and an entirely new breed of products and services will likely emerge. Where...