The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms
In this episode, hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius discuss how circadian rhythms—our internal biological clocks—shape individual productivity and emotional regulation at work. Guest Stefan Volk, a professor at the University of Sydney Business School, explains the science behind chronotypes, the performance gap between peak and trough periods, and why leaders must recognize these rhythms across their teams. He offers practical strategies, such as flexible core hours and using simple chronotype questionnaires, to align tasks with employees’ natural peaks and reduce conflict and errors. The conversation underscores that while we can’t easily rewire our biological clocks, workplaces can adapt to support well‑being and higher performance.
Learn to Disagree More Effectively
In this HBR IdeaCast episode, host Adi Ignatius talks with Harvard Kennedy School professor Julia Minson about why effective disagreement is essential for teams and how most organizations get it wrong. Minson explains the pitfalls of naive realism, power dynamics,...
Strategy Summit 2026: Why AI Means Radical Change
In this HBR IdeaCast episode, Harvard Business School professor Sadal Neely explains why AI drives radical organizational change, introducing the "30% rule" that sets a baseline AI literacy for all employees. She outlines AI’s historical waves, distinguishes narrow (specific) AI...
Strategy Summit 2026: Why AI Transformation Needs a Human Touch
In this episode, HBR Editor‑in‑Chief Amy Bernstein talks with Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient, about why AI should be treated as an operating system rather than a mere tool. Vaz argues that AI reshapes decision‑making, speeds up strategy cycles,...
The New Leadership Structures that Unblock Innovation
In this episode, Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill discusses how leaders can build structures that continuously generate and scale innovation, emphasizing co‑creation, collaboration, and disciplined experimentation over visionary command. She debunks myths that innovation is driven by lone geniuses...