Faculty Archive

Harbir Singh

Layered Leadership and Apple’s Rise to the Top

Nov 23, 2021
Leadership
North America

In an excerpt from the revised and updated edition of their book ‘The Strategic Leader’s Roadmap,’ Wharton’s Harbir Singh and Michael Useem explore how Apple’s approach to leadership has contributed[…]

Unlocking Serendipity Is the Key to Life Science Breakthroughs

Apr 25, 2018
Innovation
Global Focus, North America
mic openbook

Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness, this creative process can be managed -- and improved, say experts.

How Chinese Firms Bootstrapped Their Way to Global Dominance

Mar 15, 2017
Leadership
Asia-Pacific, China, North America
video mic openbook

In just 30 years, China is nearly the world’s largest economy. A new Wharton book looks at how they did it -- through the eyes of the nation's top CEOs.