Debunking the “Proven Winner” myth in the National Hockey League

by W. Glenn RoweIssue: May / June 2012

Hiring a proven winner in major league sports is usually seen as the solution for jump-starting a moribund team. But…

The new ecology of leadership: Revisiting the foundations of management

by David HurstIssue: May / June 2012

This management thinker and author writes that “the central challenge in the Western World now is not to make existing……

Steve Jobs and the Art of Mental Model Innovation

by Prasad KaipaIssue: May / June 2012

Small wonder that many people who were in a meeting with Steve Jobs said that being in the meeting was like going on…

Willful blindness: When a leader turns a blind eye

by Margaret HeffernanIssue: May / June 2012

Leaders inhabit a bubble of power, and they are both mentally and physically cut off from the reality most people would……

Prosperity or bust: The need to renew Canada’s infrastructure

by Gord HumeIssue: May / June 2012

A sound and vibrant infrastructure is a must if a community – and a country – is to thrive. Too much of Canada’s……

Are female executives finally worth more than men?

by Karin SchnarrIssue: May / June 2012

“Show me the money.” - Jerry Maguire. The lack of female leaders may not be due to boards’ unwillingness to promote……

Just imitate it! A copycat path to strategic agility

by Oded ShenkarIssue: May / June 2012

When a product that has been in development for one year can be copied and brought to market in days, first mover advantage……

Managing for mediocrity? Assessing the vitality of Canadian corporations

by Barry L. LinetskyIssue: May / June 2012

New research by the author indicates that Canadian executives do well when it comes to strategic intent, but have difficulty……

Executives should monitor central bank pronouncements

by John S. McCallumIssue: May / June 2012

The task of divining the economy’s direction may confound managers, but monitoring the pronouncements of the institutions……

The cornerstones of good business practices

by Anders DahlvigIssue: May / June 2012

Retailer IKEA did not become one of the most admired companies in the world by trial and error. The company was built…