Dr. Sasha Galbraith delves into the fiery debate of women being better business managers and discusses how bias has kept many women from the corner office.
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Women on Corporate Boards: The New Economic Stimulus
As the debate of women in leadership roles roars on, should more countries consider – like Norway and Spain – mandates that require a certain amount of women be included on the boards? According to Dr. Sasha Galbraith, this is not the best way to ensure that women are given an equal shot.
Matrix Is The Ladder To Success
In this Debate Room feature, Dr. Jay Galbraith goes head to head with organizational design expert Dr. Guido Quelle on the effectiveness of matrix structures. What’s your stance?
How Do You Manage in a Downturn?
Dr. Jay Galbraith describes how Cisco was able to operate under a functional structure, which allowed the company to maximize workforce efficiency and reduce costs – essentially do more with less.
You’re Organized … How?
With bailouts and layoffs defining much of today’s global economy, businesses are increasingly under the microscope – dissecting spending, resource allocation and leadership abilities. Dr. Jay Galbraith explains how customer-centric design allows companies to reach its customers in a meaningful way.
New Research Provides Context on Business Case for Diversity
Can Sotomayor’s Selection Lead to More Equitable Court Decisions? Dr. Sasha Galbraith shares her optimistic view that Sotomayor will bring an inclusive, probing, humanistic and consequential approach to the Supreme Court.
Rethinking the Role of No. 2
Where have all the COOs gone? Dr. Jay Galbraith delves into the continuing downward trend of the disappearing role of the COO and why it may not be the most sustainable leadership strategy for today’s complex companies.
Yahoo’s Bartz Starts Strong
Was Carol Bartz’s appointment a good move for Yahoo!? According to Dr. Jay Galbraith, Bartz has the stomach that Yahoo! has historically lacked and should be what they need to help the company get back on track…for now.
GM Desperately Needs New Leadership–But Is Henderson It?
Dr. Jay Galbraith says that the appointment of Fritz Henderson as GM’s new CEO is both good news and bad news. The good news – Henderson appears to be a tough customer, which is exactly what GM needs most today.
Matrix doesn’t work!
Not so, says Jay Galbraith in his recently published book, “Designing Matrix Organizations That Actually Work: How IBM, Procter & Gamble, and Others Design for Success.” Learn