Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Projects are unique, temporary, and dynamic. At the beginning of a project, you can be proactive as you plan, schedule, source, and staff. But the process will invariably shift and become more reactive as you respond to challenges along the way. Project success ultimately depends on maintaining project team alignment from inception to completion. That can only happen when a project manager consistently realigns the team throughout the project.

Project Management 143

Project Management Manager 143

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Conflict is an inevitable part of any team dynamic. Whether it’s due to competing priorities, clashing personalities, or simply the stress of a heavy workload, conflict is something that every team leader and member must learn to navigate effectively. But how do you resolve conflict effectively with high-performing teams? Here are some effective key strategies for resolving conflict and creating a culture of collaboration and mutual respect: Embrace conflict: Conflict is that it is a natur

Human Resources 108

Human Resources Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 108

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Leading Wall Street research firm Evercore ISI, in collaboration with venture studio Visionary Future, embarked on a comprehensive study to understand the profound effects of Generative AI on businesses, the broader economy, and its integration into future workforces. They conducted an in-depth analysis of over 160 million jobs in order to produce analytical insight to help leaders navigate this change.

Benefits 140

Benefits Digital Transformation Marketing 140

Thought Leaders LLC

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By understanding the technical skills, the functional skills, and the role-based skills required to deliver on your team’s mission, you’re going to be able to create the right mix of people with the right skills that will help that team succeed. As the leader of a high-performing team, you’re personally responsible for making sure your team has the required set of skills to succeed and execute against all the initiatives that you have on your prioritization list.

Project Management 112

Project Management Manager 112

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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

One of the challenges for a family-owned business is the transition to a non-family member as CEO — a transition most multigenerational businesses eventually face. Onboarding the new CEO is one piece of this challenge. To help make the onboarding successful, use a five-step process, consisting of one-month stages: learn, listen, observe, own, and evaluate.

Onboarding 133

Onboarding Succession Planning 133

Association Now Leadership

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mentorship programs have become a staple for many associations. But expertise alone doesn’t guarantee a well-rounded mentor. That’s why the American Chemical Society offers a mentor training program. Based on their experience and expertise, mentors offer helpful guidance and feedback to their mentees. But who mentors the mentors on how to be effective in their role?

Inclusion 113

Inclusion Implementation Benefits 113

Chief Outsiders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Article 3 of the 7-part series: Accelerating Growth In 2024 with Strategic Business Planning By: Scott Wright and Jack Bowen In an era characterized by rapid technological shifts, changing consumer behavior, and a volatile global economic landscape, successful businesses are those that look ahead, anticipate challenges, and seize opportunities. But when it comes to developing your own business growth strategy, are you prepared for all that 2024 will throw at your company?

Marketing 110

Marketing Strategic Planning 110

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“Only you , as a senior leader, have the power to direct your company to continuous and sustainable success,” says Scott K. Edinger , author of the new book, The Growth Leader. “Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. His book explains why that is true. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership.

Sales 104

Sales Sales Revenue Energy 104

AIHR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Employee marketing is a great, but underutilized, way to align your workforce with your organization’s business objectives and create brand advocacy. According to Edelman’s 2020 trust barometer , 54% of participants surveyed indicated that they saw a ‘regular’ employee as a trusted and credible source within the company. Amplifying your employees’ voices and experiences can help your company promote your employer branding and attract top talent.

Marketing 108

Marketing Retention Implementation Employee Engagement 108

Rhythm Systems Growth

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I am still reflecting on what an inspiring experience Christine Rutherford and I had last week traveling to South Africa as part of a larger mission to help Samaritan’s Feet International hit their BHAG ( Big Hairy Audacious Goal ) of serving the 10 millionth recipient with a pair of shoes. I am grateful to have brought our Head of Sales, Christine, alongside me - who was so focused on giving back and connecting with everyone we met.

Travel 98

Travel Sales Sales Accounts 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

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Use the circle method to create focus.

Energy 111

Energy Leadership Development 111

Kotter Inc.

OCTOBER 25, 2023

There are numerous ways to do this, and some have a higher ROI than others. Here's where leaders should prioritize spending to get the biggest payoff.

ROI 98

ROI Employee Engagement Culture Change 98

Viima

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We've returned with yet another Innovation Room Podcast episode. In this conversation, I was joined by Immanuel Nama to chat about corporate partnering, what it is, and how to do it right. Immanuel is an Innovation consultant at HYPE Innovation where he focuses on startups and partnering, and he is responsible for the scouting side of the process. With a keen eye for emerging trends, he has had the privilege of spearheading HYPE’s efforts to identify and collaborate with some of the most promisi

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Kotter Inc.

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Formal training opportunities have the potential to accelerate the development of new change capabilities and increase employee engagement.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Leadership Development 98

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

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While just agreeing feels easier, it’s not always the best decision to make.

Manager 113

Manager 113

Optimum Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While you may have heard more references to “healthy selfishness” lately, we can trace its origins to Erich Fromm’s 1939 essay, “Selfishness and Self Love.” He explained how cultural taboos about selfishness could have some unintended negative consequences for individuals. Abraham Maslow built off of Fromm’s essay and focused on the importance of distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy selfishness.

Energy 52

Energy Human Resources Scaling Operations 52

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Before focusing on customer acquisition, focus on product development.

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115

BetterUp

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When things get hard, resilience books can give you the support you need. They have the tools for weathering any storm, from career changes to life events.

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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

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Take some time to process. Then start planning your next moves.

Human Resources 115

Human Resources Manager 115

Kotter Inc.

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Communication, buy-in, and skill building are key to the successful introduction of digital tools and processes to a manufacturing environment.

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation Operations 52

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“When employees struggle to process difficult news, they look to their leaders to respond in some way— both from the top of their organizations as well as from their own manager. It can be difficult to find the exact right words, but saying nothing communicates something as well—and can be seen as insensitive,” explains communications expert David Grossman.

Inclusion 57

Inclusion Manager 57

Walk Me

OCTOBER 25, 2023

What behaviors do you observe as you glance around your office? Suppose you see staff constantly arguing, competing against each other, or giving each other the cold shoulder after a disagreement. In that case, it may be time to reconsider your approach to organizational politics. Organizational politics involves which staff members have more power than others, how they use it, and the impact it has on individuals and the organizational culture.

Manager 100

Manager Organizational Change Revenue Implementation 100

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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