Harvard Business Review
JUNE 19, 2024
How and where do companies’ investments in new and improved data and analytic capabilities contribute to tangible business benefits like profitability and growth? Should they invest in talent? Technology? Culture? According to new research, the degree of alignment between business goals and analytics capabilities is among the most important factors.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 19, 2024
In the world of leadership, success hinges on more than mere intention; it requires a set of core skills that are both learned and meticulously honed over time. A study by the Center for Creative Leadership found that leaders who excel in certain core competencies are more effective and have a more substantial impact on their organizations’ bottom line.
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Harvard Business Review
JUNE 19, 2024
When we think of self-improvement, we tend to focus on our weaknesses. But that means we often underestimate our strengths — or even don’t recognize them at all. In this article, the author explains why we’ve developed this focus on weakness, and she then lays out a program for identifying and developing our strengths, with a particular focus on natural abilities that we might take for granted and therefore overlook.
Alison Green
JUNE 19, 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. Employee cries audibly whenever she gets a new assignment I am a lawyer at a small-ish law firm. We have five paralegals, of varying abilities. Our best and most senior paralegal is a bit of a cryer. It seems like it is part of her process.
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
Thought Leaders LLC
JUNE 19, 2024
Every business venture carries risk. Kim Wasson describes five factors to consider when diving into risk management. Today’s guest post is b y Kim Wasson, a principal at thought LEADERS where she teaches our course on Risk Management. You know that managing risk is important. You know that the difference between dismal failure and a simple adjustment can be as straightforward as being prepared.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 19, 2024
Organizational energy drives success. Teams die a slow death when you neglect vitality. Do you know the 6 sources of organizational energy? This post explains the sources of organizational energy and offers insights that fuel the engines of success.
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AIHR
JUNE 19, 2024
Getting an HR certification with experience is possible! Various pathways and resources are available now to facilitate this journey, making HR certificates more accessible to individuals from different educational and career backgrounds. Payscale noted that having an HR certification positively influences an HR professional’s chances of getting a promotion and salary hike. 82% of HR assistants surveyed said they have been promoted in the last 5 years.
Alison Green
JUNE 19, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I recently asked about bridges you intentionally, happily burned. Here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The fish tank In college, I worked as a cashier at a national chain pet store. The pay was dismal but it was pretty easy work, so I stuck around. After working there for three years and getting promoted, I broke my foot (not at work).
Tanveer Nasser
JUNE 19, 2024
One of the biggest challenges – and at times, headaches – you’ll have as a leader is having to deal with an employee who’s under-performing. Of course, it’s not just leaders – we’ve all had experience working on teams where there was one person who wasn’t doing their part to.
Alison Green
JUNE 19, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here’s a round-up of posts about pregnancy and work. interviewing while pregnant is it dishonest not to disclose you’re pregnant when you’re interviewing? interviewer said they would hire me if I weren’t pregnant interviewing while pregnant — but I’m not the mother when should I tell my interviewer I’m pregnant?
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.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 19, 2024
If your team is prioritizing project-based work, this episode is for you.
Chris LoCutro
JUNE 19, 2024
When you’re at the helm of a small business, knowing how to use tools like Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Job Descriptions can significantly boost your ability to manage your team effectively. While they may seem similar, grasping their unique roles can enhance how you lead and grow your business. What’s a Job Description? A job description is your foundational guide for defining roles within your team.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 19, 2024
A conversation with Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei on how to solve any problem in five clear steps.
Rhythm Systems Growth
JUNE 19, 2024
The Power of DiSC Assessments Experts agree that team health is essential to a thriving company culture. Imagine a team where frustration simmers beneath the surface, communication falters, and collaboration stalls. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many teams as they struggle with unaddressed personality tensions and unclear communication styles.
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.
Chris LoCutro
JUNE 19, 2024
When you’re at the helm of a small business, knowing how to use tools like Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Job Descriptions can significantly boost your ability to manage your team effectively. While they may seem similar, grasping their unique roles can enhance how you lead and grow your business. What’s a Job Description? A job description is your foundational guide for defining roles within your team.
Help Scout Leadership
JUNE 19, 2024
Chatbots and conversational AI are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably, but they aren't the same thing. Learn the difference and find the right solution for you.
BetterUp
JUNE 19, 2024
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