JMS Insights Blog
Why Adding Women to Boards Is Not Enough
The Board Gender Diversity Puzzle Board gender diversity is widely seen as a win win outcome that benefits both firms and...Continue reading→
Walking at the Pace of the Slowest: What a Mexican Water Plant Occupation Teaches about Time
Summary In 2021, Indigenous Nahua community members and Zapatista-influenced activists occupied a Bonafont–Danone bottling plant near Puebla,...Continue reading→
Crisis-Proofing Your Organization Requires Customized Fit
SUMMARY Why do some firms profit through crises while others falter, even when facing similar disruptions? Our...Continue reading→
In business ecosystems, even the smallest of individuals can make big differences when disruption hits
When stepping out into the world of business, being connected seems to have become increasingly important. While people used...Continue reading→
When Humility Meets Urgency: How CEOs’ Mindful Attention Unlocks Investments in Digital Ventures
Digital transformation is one of the defining challenges of our time. For many established firms,...Continue reading→
Disentangling the Leadership Theory Jungle
Summary The prevailing leadership theories, reflecting an idealistic view, posit that bright side leadership (e.g., authentic and...Continue reading→
When Plausible Ideas Become Shared Theories: Understanding Semiotic Abduction in Management Research
Summary How do management theories become accepted truths? Our article, published in the Journal of Management...Continue reading→
The Support Paradox: Explaining (Mis)Matches in Refugee Workplace Support
Short Summary Workplace support is usually seen as an obvious positive. But well-meant support can...Continue reading→
From Dark Alleys to University Light: Shining Light on Academic Consulting
Summary Academic consulting is full of promise and pitfalls. While it connects research with real-world problems, it’s surrounded by...Continue reading→
When Trade Wars Heal: What History Teaches Us About Business Diplomacy and Resilient Supply Chains
Trade wars are usually portrayed as destructive forces that fragment markets and undermine trust. Yet, history suggests a more nuanced story. Our recent research,...Continue reading→