Skills Gaps

Skills Gaps

Author: Harvard Business Review December 12, 2019 Duration: 33:33
Are you underqualified for the job you want? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Obed Louissaint, IBM’s head of talent. They talk through what to do when an MBA isn’t enough to get you into your desired role, you’re trying to keep your skills current as you spend more time managing people, or you want to return to a fast-moving industry after a long stint in another field.

Navigating office politics, difficult conversations, and career uncertainty doesn't come with a manual, but it does come with a thoughtful companion. Each episode of Dear HBR: feels like a candid conversation with trusted advisors who have seen it all. Veteran Harvard Business Review editors Alison Beard and Dan McGinn bring their deep experience to the microphone, tackling real questions from professionals at all levels. They don't just offer quick fixes; they unpack the nuances of each workplace dilemma with a blend of empathy and sharp insight, often lightened by genuine humor. This podcast grounds its advice in solid academic research and the practical wisdom of expert guests, turning abstract management concepts into actionable strategies. Whether you're dealing with a passive-aggressive colleague, seeking a promotion, or trying to reinvigorate a stalled project, the discussions provide a framework for understanding and action. You'll find yourself reflecting on your own experiences while gaining new tools for communication, leadership, and personal resilience. Tune in for a dose of clarity that makes the complexities of modern work feel a bit more manageable and a lot more human.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 83

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Podcast Episodes
Annoying Subordinates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:41
Does your direct report get on your nerves? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Art Markman, a psychology professor at the University of Texas. They talk through how to manage someone who is unlikable,…
Office Spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:53
Is your office killing your productivity? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Pete Bacevice, a workplace researcher at the global design firm HLW and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business…
Lateral Moves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:10
Could a lateral move help your career? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Priscilla Claman, a career coach and former HR executive. They talk through when making a lateral move will push you forward an…
Toxic Workplaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:47
If your workplace is toxic, can you change it? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Nicholas Pearce, an associate professor at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. They talk through h…
Bad Bosses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:37
Is your boss making your life miserable? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Moshe Cohen, a senior lecturer at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. They talk through what to do when your bos…
Career Transitions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
Do you want to shake up your career? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Whitney Johnson, the author of “Disrupt Yourself.” They talk through what to do when you’ve trained for one career and long for a…
Pay Injustices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:41
Are you getting paid unfairly? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Shirli Kopelman, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. They talk through what to do when a poor performe…
Generational Conflict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:15
Do you have a hard time with older or younger co-workers? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Jennifer Deal, the co-author of “What Millennials Want from Work.” They talk through what to do when you’re…
Difficult People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:14
Do you work with a jerk? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Stanford management professor Bob Sutton, an expert in dealing with difficult co-workers. They talk through what to do when your colleague is…
Office Romances [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Have you ever had a romantic encounter at work? Dan and Alison discuss the minefield of workplace romances with biological anthropologist Helen Fisher of Rutgers University and the Kinsey Institute. They answer your ques…