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Why do we choose instant gratification, even when we know that restraint will make us happier in the long run? This is a consequential question for every member of an organization, from a shirking employee to a CEO who mortgages the future for the sake of a quarterly report. This papersynthesizes recent empirical studies of the “want/should” tension, examining the problem from economic and psychological perspectives and suggesting practical methods of optimizing our decision making.

The periphery of today’s global business environment is where innovation potential is the highest. Business Week says: Ignore it at your peril

Hardin Tibbs of Booz Allen Hamilton says that transforming the value chain into a value loop can save natural resources and enhance a business’s long-term prospects.

A Supply Chain strategy letter from Booz Allen Hamilton

To design an offering that customers will love, start with a rough draft—and co-create. Read this excellent Business Week article by clicking here.