Marissa Mayer is doing some interesting things at Yahoo. When it comes to HR practices, she is definitely taking some heat (banning remote work) and this also goes with their latest initiative in which she pushes for a forced ranking of the employees.

Companies tend to make a lot of mistakes that stall innovation. Here’s three of the worst, and how to avoid them.

As we work with a lot of companies, in the US and overseas, we are constantly confronted with one of the most important questions: who are the best innovators in my firm?

Who gets rewarded for innovating in your organization? Is it only those teams that manage to successfully carry an idea all the way through to a lucrative reality? What happens to teams that work on ideas that did not pan out?

If you’re tired of being an effective leader, here’s some timely advice on how to do it badly.

Knowing how to stay productive is key to leading a balanced and successful life. In our daily lives, we constantly face tons of responsibilities and to-do's, and by nature we associate production with doing as many things as possible. And doing as many things as possible requires multitasking, or so we believe...

There's a mistake being played out in your organization when it comes to staffing innovation projects. You are likely staffing them with a bunch of "Spocks", people who know a lot about the subject and have deep expertise. While this may look like a dream team, I can assure you that staffing a bunch of Spocks is not helpful and can be harmful.

Leaders make or break collaborative innovation in their organisations. They have to learn how to hear from all levels and then act, rather than just thinking they have all the answers.

Stuck in a mental rut? Pause for a moment to stretch your brain and get those creative juices flowing.

For companies looking to navigate business challenges or expand in new directions or categories, an often overlooked innovation opportunity lies within the hiring process. Hiring candidates from outside or adjacent to a company’s core industry can influence future direction, foster growth and stimulate the entire organization.