Harvard Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

Managers spend 20% of their time on average managing team conflict. Over the past three decades, the authors have studied thousands of team conflicts around the world and have identified four common patterns of team conflict. The first occurs when conflict revolves around a single member of a team (20-25% of team conflicts). The second is when two members of a team disagree (the most common team conflict at 35%).

Manager 141

Manager 141

Leadership Freak

MAY 7, 2024

Don't miss it. We're giving away a wonderful book on Leadership Freak today. Some people become more engaged, more challenged, and more in control during difficult times. Why? Dr. Steven Stein helps people become hardier. It's a practice you can learn. Did I mention we're giving his book away, today?

Leadership Development 119

Leadership Development 119

Harvard Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

In a business environment that requires companies to adapt on an almost continuous basis, burnout is a real risk for many companies. This article describes the four key steps companies embarking on transformation initiatives should take if they are to make sure they don’t fall victim to burnout on the way: 1) understand the organization’s change capacity; 2) measure and manage disruption meticulously; 3) recognize and reward success; and 4) expand change capacity.

Energy 130

Energy Manager Change Management 130

Lolly Daskal

MAY 7, 2024

Company culture is the heart and soul of any organization, and it plays a pivotal role in its success. A positive culture fosters productivity, employee engagement, and long-term growth. However, when leadership goes awry, it can become toxic, affecting not only the work environment but also the bottom line. As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on the importance of cultivating a positive and inclusive company culture.

Employee Engagement 102

Employee Engagement Accounts Inclusion Manager 102

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

MAY 7, 2024

Over the last 20 years, there have been dramatic gains for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.: gay, queer, and trans individuals fought for and won equal treatment at work, legal marriage, the freedom to raise children, and the ability to openly serve in the military, and more. But now, many of these new-won rights are at risk. Many countries (mostly in the Middle East and Africa) continue to brutally repress LGBTQ+ individuals.

Government 123

Government Inclusion Diversity 123

Alison Green

MAY 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Am I crazy or is this a red flag? I’m working a temp to perm job, and was just let in on a departmental secret. Apparently, when our supervisor is deciding who to keep on permanently, she will figure out which car is yours and walk out to it on a break to inspect the inside.

Manager 104

Manager Operations 104

Alison Green

MAY 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: What’s the etiquette, if that’s the right word, for leaving a job before the end of your notice period? I resigned due to a toxic micromanager boss who also leans toward abusive. She has been out on medical leave for the last three weeks, but is back today.

Manager 104

Manager 104

Chief Outsiders

MAY 7, 2024

CEOs often struggle with why their sales team doesn’t close more deals. A common reason why deals don’t close is the proposal is not being presented in a way that communicates the most value to the prospect. Worse, the salesperson is having trouble getting feedback from the prospect regarding the proposal's status and, therefore, keeps it on their forecast for a ridiculous amount of time.

Sales 68

Sales Sales Revenue Sales Funnel 68

Alison Green

MAY 7, 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. My boss keeps giving me food I can’t eat Is there a tactful way to ask my boss to stop giving me food-based tokens of appreciation? My boss occasionally gives donuts, cookies, candy bars, or buys pizza for our small work group to show her appreciation.

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Manager Benefits 105

Chief Outsiders

MAY 7, 2024

Many small and mid-market businesses find themselves at a growth impasse, not due to a lack of opportunity but because of misalignment across various functional areas. As a fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), my role often involves diagnosing these misalignments and charting a course for renewed growth. One of the most effective tools I recommend is creating and utilizing a clear positioning statement.

Marketing 68

Marketing 68

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

MAY 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a new hire who’s coming to the end of his probationary period. Chris is conscientious, smart, and has gelled well with the team. He’s completed his probationary objectives with time to spare, and in our most recent catch-up, I suggested that he start considering his longer-term goals for career redevelopment so we could set his annual objectives together in a few weeks’ time.

Manager 94

Manager 94

Chris LoCutro

MAY 7, 2024

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the immense power of feedback—not just as a tool for improvement but as the very foundation of effective leadership and team growth. Today, we explore a variety of perspectives on feedback that go beyond the traditional norms. We’ll discuss how establishing a culture of regular feedback can transform an organization from the inside out.

Performance Review 52

Performance Review Banking Operations Accounts 52

Harvard Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

Lessons from Kim Kardashian, Ryan Reynolds and more on a major consumer goods trend.

Marketing 75

Marketing Media Sales Sales 75

AIHR

MAY 7, 2024

Ever heard of a 9/80 schedule? We’re all familiar with the traditional workweek: eight hours a day, five days on, followed by a well-deserved two-day weekend off. But what if there was another option? The 9/80 schedule offers a fresh take on the work week by lengthening weekends. This working model is gaining popularity as a strategy to improve the ultimate business trifecta: Productivity, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance.

Rollout 103

Rollout Benefits Energy Implementation 103

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