A 2016 U.S. Department of Commerce survey of 80 U.S. manufacturers and vendors reported that smart manufacturing would provide $57 billion in annual cost reductions. This represents an approximate 3.2 ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Nisha Anand It’s time to ...

Problems continuously arise in organizational life, making problem-solving an essential skill for leaders. Leaders who are good at tackling conundrums are likely to be more effective at overcoming ...

Traditionally, people in the business world laud entrepreneurs as visionaries—risk-takers, lone wolves with audacious ideas. Risk-taking, ambition and resilience are vital parts of becoming an ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

Have you ever had a facepalm moment when you're troubleshooting a problem, and suddenly a cause or solution you'd overlooked becomes obvious? You sheepishly realize you'd wasted time going down the ...