Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the foreseeable future, technology will cease to be a bottleneck for lights-out transformations, which dramatically reduce the need for human workers inside factories. As technology improves, the decision to pursue this goal will primarily depend on the factory’s economic considerations. Manufacturers that embrace automation and demonstrate agility in overhauling their operational strategies will be best positioned to capitalize on this wave.

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Operations 138

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 21, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I routinely challenge the notion that effective leadership means being liked. In guiding numerous organizations, I’ve discovered that the most successful leaders know their true impact extends well beyond mere popularity. Here’s why leaders disregard the need to be liked: Approval Can Cloud Judgment: Leaders fixated on likability may avoid necessary risks.

Employee Engagement 106

Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 106

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2024

Is resentment simmering on your team? Sometimes resentment looks like lashing out; other times it manifests as silence or withdrawal. In this article, the author shares advice from two experts on what to do if you’re worried about resentment building on your team: 1) Don’t assume the issue will resolve on its own. 2) Stay close to your team. 3) If you see something, say something. 4) Embrace tough feedback. 5) Advocate for your team. 6) Shake things up. 7) Focus on common goals.

Performance Management 126

Performance Management Manager 126

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 21, 2024

Self-deception means feeling wrong when you’re right and feeling justified when you’re wrong. Self-deception is self-betrayal. Do three things to rise above a pervasive limiter of leaders. The most powerful words you say are the ones you say to yourself.

Leadership Development 104

Leadership Development 104

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

AUGUST 21, 2024

Five years after the Business Roundtable’s call for companies to pursue more than just profit, enthusiasm has dwindled. Here’s why they should recommit.

Government 127

Government 127

Alison Green

AUGUST 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This starts with my wedding. To make a very long story short, my wedding dress alterations were a complete disaster. The seamstress produced such awful work that I had to have an emergency appointment with another shop to fix the dress, just days before my wedding.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Manager 105

Alison Green

AUGUST 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we talked about weird things we believed about work as kids. Here are 12 of the funniest misunderstandings you shared. 1. Firings When I was 4 or 5, I tended to take most things literally. So I thought getting fired meant that if you were bad at your job, you were taken out of the building and set on fire as a punishment. 2.

Small Business 95

Small Business Accounts Manager 95

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 21, 2024

There are so many good things to learn in the book, Helping People Win At Work , by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge. Among those is the section about how to define meaningful work. Their definition consists of these seven attributes. Work is meaningful when it : It is conducted in a manner that is "good and proper" in all respects. It positively affects our company and our communities, giving our work an impact that extends beyond ourselves.

Manager 67

Manager 67

Alison Green

AUGUST 21, 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 made a racist comment to her office-mate I work in a fairly small office. We have about 12-15 people in the office. Recently, our company hired two new CSR’s. “Anne” is white and in her late fifties/early sixties. “Leah” is Black and probably in her thirties.

Software 95

Software Manager Staffing Marketing 95

UVA Darden

AUGUST 21, 2024

Plastic with Purpose: Transforming Vietnam's Waste Management fosterl Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:27 23 August 2024 Business, Ethics & Society Entrepreneurship & Innovation Public-Private Partnerships Maggie Morse The Social Challenge Plastic waste pollution Plastic waste is considered one of the most urgent threats to marine ecosystems and coastal economies worldwide.

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Manager Marketing Operations Scaling 64

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

Alison Green

AUGUST 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am the manager of a small group. I sometimes work with non-management staff outside my group, one of whom is an exceedingly capable, but idiosyncratic, person, “Karl.” He is very focused and will go far above and beyond to make sure that everything is clear, organized, and exactly right.

Manager 93

Manager 93

SME Strategy

AUGUST 21, 2024

In today's fast-paced business world, where strategy and leadership are constantly evolving, the art of facilitation is becoming increasingly vital. In a recent episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast , host Anthony Taylo r had the pleasure of chatting with Myriam Hadnes , a passionate advocate for facilitation and a PhD in behavioral economics.

Strategic Planning 64

Strategic Planning Human Resources Implementation Revenue 64

Alison Green

AUGUST 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember back in April when the Federal Trade Commission announced it would ban non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers , saying they stifle wages? That was supposed to become law next month, but yesterday a judge in Texas blocked the new rule , saying the agency lacked the authority to issue the rule.

Manager 89

Manager 89

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2024

If you’re developing influencer marketing strategies, this episode is for you.

Marketing 105

Marketing Media 105

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

Rhythm Systems Growth

AUGUST 21, 2024

Have you ever hired someone with a strong resume and values that aligned with your company, only to later question your decision because they had the wrong mindset? This may have been a hiring oversight, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent mistake. Help your employees make a necessary mindset adjustment so that they can be part of a successful workplace culture.

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Chris LoCutro

AUGUST 21, 2024

Success has many determinants, but there’s one attribute that stands out above the rest—resilience. It’s not just about pushing through; it’s about bouncing back stronger after every setback. While persistence is about not giving up, resilience is about growing through challenges and emerging even better. Let’s dive into how you can cultivate this essential trait to achieve lasting success in your business and personal life.

Energy 52

Energy Manager Implementation 52

LSA Global

AUGUST 21, 2024

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized action learning leadership development Corporate Leadership Academy for Biotech looking to accelerate growth, optimize efficiencies, and drive operational excellence. 97.8% Job Relevance 98% Satisfaction 148% Knowledge Gain 95.4%

Biotech 60

Biotech Leadership Development Assets Inclusion 60

Thought Leaders LLC

AUGUST 21, 2024

Learn the four decision-making styles and the factors that influence which style will be best for your situation. When you make decisions, there are four decision-making styles that you can use. There’s an autocratic style, a participatory one, a democratic style, and a consensus-based decision-making style. Your choice of which of those four styles to use is driven by two factors.

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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

LSA Global

AUGUST 21, 2024

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized action learning leadership development Biotech Corporate Leadership Academy for a life sciences firm looking to accelerate growth, optimize efficiencies, and drive operational excellence. 97.8% Job Relevance 98% Satisfaction 148%

Biotech 36

Biotech Leadership Development Assets Inclusion 36