Kevin J. Delaney

Delaney is a co-founder of Charter and was the co-founder of Quartz. You can follow him @delaney

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How Microsoft and Atlassian used culture to manage change

A preview of Charter's new playbook, "Culture in a Time of Change."

By Kevin J. Delaney

An insider Explains Apple’s Use of Storytelling as a Leadership Tool

The founding dean of Apple University on the skills today’s leaders need to have.

By Kevin J. Delaney

Sal Khan on the critical human skills for an AI age

Khan Academy’s founder says ‘intangible’ work skills can become more tangible.

By Kevin J. Delaney

The AI Tools Workers Will Take for Granted

A conversation with MIT's Andrew McAfee on where organizations should focus AI implementation improve business performance

By Kevin J. Delaney

What We Learned From Books in 2023

The most valuable research, insights, and advice for managing yourself and your team.

By Kevin J. Delaney

The Reasons Behind the Gender Wage Gap Might Surprise You

Some common explanations aren’t as significant as people think. And understanding the reality helps point to remedies.

By Kevin J. Delaney

A Case Study in Making Remote Work Succeed at Scale

Allstate’s CEO on why the vast majority of its US workers are permanently remote, and the adjustments to make that succeed.

By Kevin J. Delaney

The AI Mandate for People Leaders

The introduction of artificial intelligence into the workplace is at its core a “people” issue. That’s why people leaders should play a central role in AI’s adoption.

By Kevin J. Delaney

5 Questions for People Leaders to Ask Themselves About AI

How to think about augmentation versus automation.

By Kevin J. Delaney

How to Pursue Work-Life-Civic Balance

Danielle Allen of Harvard on what 'work-life-civic balance' means and how employers can address a governance crisis in the US.

By Kevin J. Delaney

Big Tech Has Layoffs All Wrong

Research shows that such layoffs are often a net negative drag on companies’ financial performance over time.

By Kevin J. Delaney

How Writing Lessons and ‘Working Out Loud’ Make Work Better

The book "Work Here Now" covers a lot of ground in showing the many ways that better management practices could improve the work experience.

By Kevin J. Delaney

How IDEO's Chief Creative Officer Makes In-Office Time Better

How the design firm structures bringing staff together to strengthen organizational culture and productivity.

By Kevin J. Delaney

How Generative AI Will Change All Knowledge Work

The acceleration of applications around generative AI is showing us how quickly and broadly our work will change.

By Kevin J. Delaney

How Teams Can Achieve 'Smarter Collaboration'

A new book is a welcome primer on best practices for collaboration, especially as organizations try to figure out how teams can best work together in remote and hybrid configurations.

By Kevin J. Delaney

Why Walmart Workers Earn What They Do

The new book 'Still Broke' shows how Walmart and other big US companies have resisted paying humane compensation, arguing for a dramatic increase in the federal minimum wage.

By Kevin J. Delaney

The 6 Workplace Conditions That Drive Burnout

The new book 'The Burnout Challenge' by Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter offers a structured approach for diagnosing and combating burnout.

By Kevin J. Delaney

The Key to Health and Happiness at Work

An interview with Robert Waldinger of the Harvard Study of Adult Development about what at work really matters for health and happiness.

By Kevin J. Delaney

How to Generate More Ideas With an 'Innovation Sandwich'

And more tactics from the book "Ideaflow" for spurring creativity, avoiding procrastination, and making group brainstorming sessions more productive.

By Kevin J. Delaney

Nine Rules for Making Time for What Matters and Feeling More Satisfied

Laura Vanderkam's new book 'Tranquility by Tuesday' is a helpful read for people looking to use their time more intentionally.

By Kevin J. Delaney
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