Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Today we have more data than ever before, yet marketers still struggle to understand their customers. That’s because today’s marketers have mistaken information for intimacy. The author, who ran strategy for Wieden+Kennedy, describes an ethnographic research campaign his team conducted on behalf of McDonald’s. They produced a cultural bible of sorts that chronicled a series of beliefs, artifacts, behavioral rituals, and language that constitute the McDonald’s fandom.

Marketing 158

Marketing Sales Sales 158

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 13, 2023

No leader can avoid or hide from adversity and frustration. Intelligent leaders are self-aware and emotionally intelligent enough to realize they can deal with frustration by exercising emotional control. Preparing for rough situations ahead of time allows leaders to respond to frustration rather than react to it. Here is how you can control your leadership frustration successfully at work: Be Responsive Not Reactive: Successful leaders manage their frustration by being responsive, rather than r

Manager 109

Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 109

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Becoming a great leader is a journey of continuous learning and growth. It’s a process — one that thrives on embracing challenges, seeking feedback, fostering connections, and cultivating understanding. In this article, the author outlines the eight most essential leadership qualities, according to Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, one of the world’s top experts on leadership.

Manager 145

Manager 145

AIHR

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The 9 box grid is a well-known tool for talent management and succession planning. In this practical guide, we will explain how categorization in the 9 box grid works, the talent management action steps per category, and provide an Excel template for quick reporting. Let’s dive in! Contents What is the 9 box grid? Advantages of the 9 box grid Creating a 9 box grid The 9 box grid explained Applying the 9 box grid in talent management 9 box grid for succession planning 9 box grid Excel template an

Succession Planning 119

Succession Planning Performance Management Manager Compensation 119

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Research suggests that generalized fears about hiring people with a criminal history — such as fear they’ll commit another crime — are tough to square with the facts. An expansion of what’s often called “second-chance” or “fair-chance” hiring could drive a triple win for the U.S. economy: Employers get the workers they need, people with convictions get jobs they need, and costs to society decline with the lower rates of re-offending that are associated with holding a job.

Human Resources 138

Human Resources Recruitment Diversity Inclusion 138

Tanveer Nasser

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say? As much as we’d like to think we’re prepared for whatever crisis comes our way, the pandemic and subsequent global supply chain crises clearly proved many organizations are.

Manager 113

Manager 113

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

Education 104

Education Implementation Manager 104

AIHR

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Talent reviews are vital in a tough economy because they enable organizations to strategically assess their workforce, optimize resource allocation, and prepare for changing market conditions. Talent reviews identify high-potential employees, top performers, and potential successors for critical roles, ensuring that talent is aligned with evolving business needs and growth strategies. 77% of business leaders agree that their organizations should help employees become more employable through rele

Succession Planning 105

Succession Planning Performance Review Retention Implementation 105

Chief Outsiders

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined a group of colleagues recently to brainstorm a request from one person’s client: “Develop a catchy, differentiating idea that hooks prospects.

Marketing 110

Marketing 110

UVA Darden

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Good Disruption: AI + Entertainment burtonc Wed, 12/13/2023 - 09:53 11 December 2023 Operations & Technology Marketing & Sales Digital Transformation In conversation with Yael Grushka-Cockayne Michael Lenox Your browser does not support iframes, but you can visit The proliferation of AI has given rise to fear of job replacement across many industries, including entertainment.

Digital Transformation 98

Digital Transformation Media Business Administration Administration 98

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

Diversity

Thought Leaders LLC

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You should spend less time in meetings and more time driving results. Follow these four tips to make your meetings more efficient. When you’re running a high-performing team, one of the most valuable assets you’ve got is time. And so much of our time gets consumed by worthless activities, the most worthless being meetings that don’t have a purpose and aren’t efficient.

Assets 97

Assets Metrics Manager Project Management 97

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Get ready to ring in the New Year at the office! This blog is packed with the 50 best New Year Office Party Ideas for 2024 to make your celebration a hit. New Year marks the start of a beautiful journey—a day filled with fresh goals, joyful moments, and warm beginnings. As the first party of the year, let's cherish its significance. Explore this blog for top office New Year party ideas, including exclusive suggestions for remote teams and various company sizes to suit different budge

Real Estate 94

Real Estate Marketing Scaling Inclusion 94

15Five

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Performance review. There are perhaps no other words in the English language that create so much stress for employees. (Well, maybe “we need to talk” is up there, too.) But while performance reviews can be nerve-wracking, they help you bring out the best in your people—and there are ways to make them less stressful. One powerful strategy? Including self-evaluations in every performance review.

Performance Review 90

Performance Review Deliverables Performance Management Engineering 90

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re making complex strategic decisions based off of big, emerging trends in your industry, this episode is for you.

Transportation 119

Transportation Operations Manager 119

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

Retention

BetterUp

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Setting – and forgetting – our goals is a time-honored tradition. Here are the most popular New Year's resolution ideas and tips on how to keep them.

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98

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Perplexity.ai’s co-founder and CEO discusses the looming challenges in AI research and product development.

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95

Sweet Process

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Last Updated on December 13, 2023 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. The global policy management software market size was valued at $962.18 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $3.06 billion by 2027, growing at […] The post ConvergePoint Alternatives: 6 Best Policy Management Choices for (Almost) Any Business Sector appeared first on SweetProcess.

Manager 64

Manager Software Marketing 64

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It can take years for companies to bounce back from these setbacks.

Human Resources 121

Human Resources Manager 121

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

Inclusion

AlignOrg

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As another year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what we hope to accomplish in the new year. I suggest we draw inspiration from a man whose leadership skills often go unrecognized – the king of Christmas himself, Clark Griswold. Many of you know Clark as the hapless dad who watches his perfectly planned Christmas go up in flames…literally.

Aligned Leaders 52

Aligned Leaders 52

Walk Me

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Continuous learning involves an employee consistently acquiring new skills, knowledge, and insights. It reflects an individual’s continuous growth in response to both the needs of their organization and broader industry trends, as well as global changes. Your team can more efficiently and enthusiastically champion your company’s objectives and vision when equipped with up-to-date and relevant knowledge.

Education 52

Education Onboarding Change Management Benefits 52

BetterUp

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Dive into insights from the inaugural event of the Center for Purpose and Performance, exploring leadership, trust, diversity, and high-performance mindsets.

Diversity 52

Diversity 52