What’s the Best Way for Large, Disparate Teams to Communicate?
Modular production has revolutionized manufacturing. But it’s critical to ensure the right information reaches the right people—without information overload.
Researchers: Niko Matouschek, Michael Powell and Bryony Reich
November 1, 2024
Take 5: Not So Fast!
A little patience can lead to better ideas, stronger organizations, and more-ethical conduct at work.
Researchers: Swaminathan Sridharan, Daniel Barron, Michael Powell, Loran Nordgren and Benjamin F. Jones
August 10, 2023
To Find the Best Incentives for Employees, Start with a Simple A/B Test
Keeping people motivated can be tough. New research shows that a simple experiment can lead to big productivity gains.
Researchers: George Georgiadis and Michael Powell
August 4, 2020
Younger Workers Lose Out When Their Coworkers Delay Retirement
But at fast-growing companies, the outlook is more promising.
Researchers: Nicola Bianchi, Giulia Bovini, Jin Li, Michael Powell and Matteo Paradisi
June 1, 2020
Take 5: How to Increase Your Office's Productivity
Research-backed tips for improving workflows and discouraging slacking.
Researchers: Michael Powell, Robert L. Bray, Nicola Persico, George Georgiadis, Jan A. Van Mieghem and Chaithanya Bandi
July 5, 2019
Take 5: How to Build Trust in the Workplace
Trust is a powerful motivator. Here’s how to foster it among employees in your organization.
Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer, Karen Cates, Paola Sapienza, Daniel Barron, Michael Powell, J. Keith Murnighan and Kent Grayson
February 12, 2019
How the Wrong Team Can End Up with Too Much Power in an Organization
Employee incentives that made sense at the time can lead to problematic power dynamics.
Researchers: Jin Li, Niko Matouschek and Michael Powell
December 1, 2017
When Picking the Wrong Person for the Job Is the Right Move
Sometimes building credible relationships with your employees and suppliers is more important than finding the “perfect” fit.
Researchers: Daniel Barron and Michael Powell
September 7, 2017
Take 5: How to Motivate Employees
Research sheds light on which employee incentives work best.
Researchers: Rongzhu Ke, Jin Li, Michael Powell, Daniel Barron, George Georgiadis, Jeroen Swinkels, Todd A. Gormley, David A. Matsa, Julia D. Hur, Loran Nordgren and Erika Deserranno
July 5, 2017
How to Keep Employees Motivated in the Absence of Promotions
Other incentives can keep employees happy in flat organizations.
Researchers: Rongzhu Ke, Jin Li and Michael Powell
March 2, 2015