Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

Most corporate women’s advancement programs center on teaching women a predefined slate of skills purported to give them more control over their careers. But by taking this approach, companies may be unintentionally communicating a culture of conformity by asking women to change who they are to succeed. This leaves many women, especially senior women, feeling stuck, because strong leaders need to have the ability to set expectations, not just fulfill them.

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Diversity Inclusion 140

Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My company just introduced a new company-wide policy that you cannot wear an underwire bra due to setting off an alarm on a metal detector in the entrance of the building. Is this illegal in California? It’s legal. It’s actually been litigated in multiple states (and, as far as I know, upheld each time).

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Manager 119

Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

Although it’s widely accepted that good leaders are good learners, a learning mentality can also have a darker side. If not carefully managed, it might lead to a perception of decreased effectiveness, less expertise, and lower efficiency. Your learning mentality should be the catalyst for your personal growth and development — not a reason for others to question your leadership.

Assets 135

Assets Manager Leadership Development 135

Lolly Daskal

JULY 22, 2024

In order to achieve high levels of productivity and preserve a positive work environment, team engagement is essential. In order to create an atmosphere where employees feel inspired and invested in their work, leaders are essential. The following five tactics will help you increase employee engagement: Prioritize Open Communication: Clear and honest communication fosters clarity and trust.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

Learn how leading companies leverage AI to transform the employee experience, at scale. We'll debunk myths and showcase practical tools to help you confidently integrate AI into your EX strategy. Learn to personalize experiences, automate tasks, and streamline processes for a holistic approach. Leave energized and ready to champion AI as the key to a thriving workforce.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

Automation has historically impacted blue-collar jobs first, whereas white-collar jobs benefited. The wave of remote work brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic further empowered white-collar workers with more autonomy through remote work. However, generative AI is changing this narrative. Remote workers are now more susceptible to automation due to their tasks being digital and thus more easily automated, but also indicates large potential productivity benefits.

Benefits 134

Benefits Manager 134

UVA Darden

JULY 22, 2024

AI Is Powerful But Is It Fair? This New Approach Levels the Playing Field. fosterl Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:21 Image 22 July 2024 Operations & Technology Digital Transformation Seb Murray Generative AI is transforming businesses, offering unprecedented efficiency and productivity gains. This technology automates repetitive tasks, streamlines processes, and analyzes vast amounts of data faster than ever before.

Business Administration 116

Business Administration Digital Transformation Administration Operations 116

Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about napping at work and here are 10 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The hideout I worked at a big box home improvement store for a few years, and we hired a couple young guys to work the lot. Bring back carts, help customers load heavier items or large orders, flag for the forklifts, etc.

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Media Hospitality Manager Accounts 113

David Grossman

JULY 22, 2024

We’ve all been there. Lost in the grip of a great story, we fast forward to the next episode of our favorite show, repeatedly flip the pages of a gripping novel from a beloved author, or get swept away in the details of a friend’s dramatic event. This is the power of the art and craft of storytelling, a reliable force for capturing the hearts and minds of humans since the beginning of time.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

Research suggests making the decision to retire means grappling with three psychological issues. First, identity issues can loom large for any deeply engaged professional. Even a small step away from a career can make a person wonder who they are without it. Second, many older professionals resist leaving meaningful work. And third is the dread of losing the strong relationships that accumulate over the course of a long, successful career.

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Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have been employed with my agency for five years. Six months ago, I was promoted, but no one was hired to take over my old job. Some duties have remained with me and others were transferred to other people, primarily a great support person named Robin. We has communicated with the relevant people about tasks that have been transferred.

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Manager 96

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

Performance Management

Kellogg Insight

JULY 22, 2024

In the final episode of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we travel overseas, and through our own backyard, in search of a way forward.

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Travel 61

Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Getting called a Nazi at work I work for local government in a region that is currently experiencing a drought. Part of my job involves working with people who break drought restrictions, with engagement ranging from education and outreach to levying fines or outright limiting their water.

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Manager Sales Sales Sales Management 87

Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

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Mark Sandborn

JULY 22, 2024

Why do we seem obsessed with normal? Being normal, going back to normal, wanting what is normal. Normal is synonymous with standard or common, which might be why Carl Jung said, “To be normal is the ultimate aim of the unsuccessful.” Peggy Noonan commented that people running for President often try to come across as normal. She points out that wanting to be the leader of the free world isn’t really normal, and it isn’t the aspiration nor ability of most people.

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Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, understanding SBO is critical. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in upskilling. You'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of Skills-Based Organization (SBO), tailored insights into your organization's current capabilities, and a toolkit of effective strategies.

Brett Koehler

JULY 22, 2024

Nonfiction business and personal growth publishers always want something “new” and “compelling,” but how much is there left that is truly new and compelling?

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15Five

JULY 22, 2024

Talent keeps your organization going. Name a goal, and you’ll find talent is essential for getting there. Many leaders assume that building their talent pool begins with hiring and ends with retaining the talent they have, but that approach ignores something crucial: talent development. With a talent development strategy in place, you can promote internally to fill more senior roles as they open up, empower team members to take on more complex tasks, and only dip into your hiring budget when it’

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Talent Development Employee Engagement Project Management Performance Management 52

BetterUp

JULY 22, 2024

A career coach is a professional who provides guidance and support to individuals on issues related to their careers. They aim to help clients define their career goals, plan career moves, and overcome obstacles in their professional lives.

Benefits 52

Benefits 52

AlignOrg

JULY 22, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must adapt quickly to stay competitive. One of the most critical roles in this process is that of the Alignment Leader ®. This pivotal position is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s structure, processes, and culture are in sync with its strategic goals. Let’s explore why alignment leadership is crucial and why prescriptive organization design is essential when realigning your organization.

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Aligned Leaders Implementation Organizational Change Process Improvement 52

Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover

Feeling like you’re drowning in HR responsibilities? If you’re an HR professional with little or no additional support, or in a non-HR role juggling HR tasks with other responsibilities, you likely wear many hats – from recruitment and onboarding to benefits and employee engagement. This can be overwhelming, but Adri Glover and Kjerstin Greene are here to help!

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LSA Global

JULY 22, 2024

How to Make Your Boss Like You While we all must be good at our jobs, how we relate to our supervisor matters. Employees who have positive relationships with their boss are more likely to thrive, advance in their careers, and be engaged at work. Building a strong relationship with your boss is not about flattery or workplace politics , however, it is about having their back and demonstrating a genuine interest in their success.

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Employee Engagement Assets Manager Energy 39

Peter Winick

JULY 22, 2024

Turning Everyday Objects into Tools for Effective Leadership A conversation with Sean Stewart on how you can change your leadership perspective by learning to interpret everyday objects. In this engaging episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Bill Sherman converses with Sean Stewart, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and historical leadership expert at Past Forward Talks.

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