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HBR's 10 Must Reads 2020

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Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 12 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

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“A wonderful insight into the business world of the year, delving deep into problems that haunt top executives like an ageing workforce, the future of new technology like AI and machine learning, or the impact of sociological factors like the gender bias inherent in a patriarchy. The introduction by the curators say they wanted to focus on articles that challenge the status quo and force readers to look at things from a new perspective. For instance the ageing workforce i.e. a larger geriatric population is often seen as a problem for employers as they struggle to keep up with new technologies. However in this article, Paul Irving argues that older employees can provide: "...emotional stability, complex problem-solving skills, nuanced thinking, institutional know how....and guidance to younger workers." What's more he highlights that half of all urban consumption growth comes from the 60+ demographic, and it can be as high as 80% in sectors like luxury travel, making this demographic a boon for companies. In the preceding article, Michael E. Porter and Nitin Nohria argue that meetings are unproductive and a waste of time. A sentiment undoubtedly many corporate employees share but would rarely voice! Another essay puts forth the argument that automation is increasing the gap between customer and worker, leading to higher customer complaints, and operational transparency is needed to ensure both customer and employee satisfaction. This of course goes against the mainstream thought that hails automation as a boon for companies, making processes faster and cheaper, leading to better service quality. Some articles offer tips and tricks to navigate complex situations, like the article aptly titled 'Strategy for Start-ups' that delve deep into the various choices an entrepreneur must make in order to establish their company. Some of these essays were very good, while others barely scratched the surface. But overall it was a good and enlightening read.”

About Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 12 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

Visit Harvard Business Review at: HBR.org
Facebook: @HBR
Instagram: @harvard_business_review
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review
Twitter: @HarvardBiz

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