Mark Murphy / Leadership IQ Blog

Brainstorming: Science, Methods, and Best Practices

Brainstorming — a method of rapid idea generation — has long been one of the most popular tools that organizations use to spark creativity and collaboration.

Tuckman's Stages of Group Development

Bruce W. Tuckman's stages of group development — often called Tuckman's model of team or group development — is one of the most renowned frameworks for understanding how teams evolve over time. First published in 1965, Tuckman's original model identified a four-stage progression that small groups experience: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing. 

The Sunk Cost Fallacy

The sunk cost fallacy costs organizations billions of dollars annually and destroys countless careers, yet nearly every executive will fall prey to it at some point.

The Free-Rider Problem

In corporate vernacular, a free rider is often dismissed as a "slacker" or a "bad hire." However, the academic literature reveals a far more complex triad of behaviors that act as distinct drivers of productivity loss. Understanding the nuance between free-riding, social loafing, and the sucker effect is prerequisite to accurate diagnosis and treatment.

CIA Sabotage Manual Hurting Teams

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The Responsible Man's Roundtable

Off The Back Burner

Signs A Company Is Planning Layoffs

Layoffs have become a pressing reality in recent years across multiple sectors. Headlines frequently announce mass layoffs across industries, and economic uncertainty has many firms tightening their belts. While some layoffs arise suddenly with little warning, more often the writing is on the wall months in advance.[1] Recognizing early warning signs can empower professionals and leaders to prepare and respond proactively.