Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

Building a strong, flexible “digital core” that integrates cloud, data, and AI technologies to serve as an interconnected foundation for your company is the key to future growth. It is your means of supporting the current business drive toward efficiency and effectiveness, while remaining flexible enough to respond to the new needs of the organization and quickly adopt and scale the latest technology innovations.

Revenue 144

Revenue Scaling 144

Lolly Daskal

JULY 16, 2024

Leadership is a powerful tool that can either cultivate an inspired and energetic workplace or flatten an organization’s morale. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how certain leadership behaviors can systematically undermine team motivation. A Harvard Business Review study reinforces this, revealing that 58% of employees would trust a stranger more than their own boss.

Leadership Development 128

Leadership Development Manager 128

Kellogg Insight

JULY 15, 2024

What will we pay for the next groundbreaking drug? In episode 4 of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we explore the trade-off at the heart of pharmaceutical innovation.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 25, 2024

Personal growth is the first practice of remarkable leaders. Show up as the person you aspire to become. What are you waiting for? Average leaders show up as their best selves.

Leadership Development 120

Leadership Development 120

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

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Alison Green

JULY 15, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about strange customer complaints. Here are 25 funny stories you shared. 1. The Bigfoot artifacts I worked in a small history museum and got a complaint that we didn’t have any Bigfoot artifacts, like bones or fossils … from Bigfoot. 2. The bewitchment I used to work in sales for a pretty well-known IT company.

Banking 121

Banking Travel Deliverables Manager 121

UVA Darden

JULY 22, 2024

AI Is Powerful But Is It Fair? This New Approach Levels the Playing Field. fosterl Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:21 Image 22 July 2024 Operations & Technology Digital Transformation Seb Murray Generative AI is transforming businesses, offering unprecedented efficiency and productivity gains. This technology automates repetitive tasks, streamlines processes, and analyzes vast amounts of data faster than ever before.

Business Administration 116

Business Administration Digital Transformation Administration Operations 116

Lolly Daskal

JULY 5, 2024

Fostering a collaborative culture is essential in today’s interconnected workplace. A study by Queens University of Charlotte found that nearly 75% of employers rate teamwork and collaboration as ‘very important’ Yet, creating such an environment extends beyond mere team activities; it’s rooted in communication. As an executive leadership coach, I have seen the power of language to create a cohesive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Leadership Development 126

Leadership Development 126

Association Now Leadership

JULY 5, 2024

Despite plenty of uncertainty, a new survey says trade-group execs remain positive, thanks to efforts to move beyond advocacy. These might be complicated times domestically and globally, but trade associations feel like they’re well-equipped to handle them. The 2024 Trade Association Executive Survey, released last month and produced by Potomac Core Association Consulting with Edge Research and Vetted Solutions, found that a majority of trade-association CEOs (57 percent) rate their organization

Revenue 117

Revenue Education 117

Leadership Freak

JULY 24, 2024

“When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Brenda Ueland You might be a lousy listener if. #1. Listening feels easy. #2. Listening is about technique. #3. Solutions are top of mind. More. Click the link to expand your leadership influence.

Leadership Development 117

Leadership Development 117

Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My company just introduced a new company-wide policy that you cannot wear an underwire bra due to setting off an alarm on a metal detector in the entrance of the building. Is this illegal in California? It’s legal. It’s actually been litigated in multiple states (and, as far as I know, upheld each time).

Manager 117

Manager 117

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.

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Sweet Process

JULY 16, 2024

Last Updated on July 16, 2024 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 State of Digital Maturity report found that 51% of workers report spending at least two hours daily on repetitive tasks. Even more alarming, the […] The post Workflow Automation: Definition, Benefits, and Examples appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Workflows Benefits 116

Harvard Business Review

JULY 16, 2024

While generative AI tools have been heralded as the future of education, more than 40 years of academic research suggests that it could also harm learning in realms from online tutoring to employee training for three reasons. First, the best student-teacher relationships are empathetic ones but it is biologically impossible for humans and AI to develop mutual empathy.

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Education Benefits 143

Lolly Daskal

JULY 29, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have seen firsthand how communication plays a significant role in how people perceive and respect you. Many of my clients are unaware that they are being rude. It’s only through coaching that they gain the insight needed to recognize and address this issue. Often, the culprit behind unintentional rudeness is the use of common phrases. that have become so ingrained in our daily conversations that we rarely stop to consider their impact.

Employee Engagement 123

Employee Engagement Leadership Development 123

Thought Leaders LLC

JULY 1, 2024

Adaptability can propel your career with confidence and resilience by helping you learn how to be comfortable in changing environments and pivot quickly. Today’s guest post is b y Paul Bramson, CEO — The Paul Bramson Companies Today’s job market is characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and shifting market demands, leading to constant changes.

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Assets Marketing 111

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.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 30, 2024

Infatuation with dramatic change is the reason you’re stuck. Transformation happens in 10-minute increments. Momentum is a series of small successes. Dedicate 10-minutes to one thing on this list. It will improve your day. Keep doing it, it will change your life.

Leadership Development 111

Leadership Development 111

Alison Green

JULY 29, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Welcome to Mortification Week , where we’ll be talking all week about how we’ve mortified ourselves at work. To start us off, here are 15 stories people have shared here (or submitted via email) about work moments they now cringe over. 1. The unexpected video call During the pandemic, when we were all just learning how to really work from home, I, a woman, had logged on earlier than usual to check something, got distracted fin

Engineering 118

Engineering Manager Retention 118

Sweet Process

JULY 16, 2024

Last Updated on July 16, 2024 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. You just hired new employees, but a few weeks in, they are still struggling to navigate their daily responsibilities or where to find essential resources. […] The post How to Create an Onboarding Checklist for New Hires [+Templates] appeared first on SweetProcess.

Onboarding 111

Onboarding 111

Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2024

AI offers many ways to enhance a company’s overall internal capabilities and skills. AI can be used to infer skills from employee profiles and their activity. AI can be used to classify learning content and make it more applicable and accessible for the whole workforce, as well as making learning more personalized to each individual. AI can be used to summarize, recommend, and augment learning content.

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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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Lolly Daskal

JULY 25, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand the remarkable impact a future-oriented mindset can have on a leader’s success. This forward-thinking approach is not merely advantageous; it is an absolute necessity in today’s fast-paced business world. Here are the seven powerful advantages of fostering a future-oriented mindset in the workplace: Anticipating Change: Future-oriented leaders actively anticipate change and proactively prepare for it.

Benefits 115

Benefits Employee Engagement Risk Management Operations 115

David Grossman

JULY 22, 2024

We’ve all been there. Lost in the grip of a great story, we fast forward to the next episode of our favorite show, repeatedly flip the pages of a gripping novel from a beloved author, or get swept away in the details of a friend’s dramatic event. This is the power of the art and craft of storytelling, a reliable force for capturing the hearts and minds of humans since the beginning of time.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 2, 2024

Gratitude is poison to envy, resentment, regret, anger, and anxiety. Ungratefulness makes you ugly. Many things in the world invite you to be an ingrate. This post offers simple practices to face negativity. I'm interested in your suggestions.

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Alison Green

JULY 29, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long we’ll be revisiting ways we’ve mortified ourselves at work. Here are 15 more mortifying stories to enjoy. 1. The zipper Last year I had to give a very important presentation in front of very important customers, part of a week-long roadshow.

Accounts 117

Accounts Manager Travel Recruitment 117

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

Sweet Process

JULY 16, 2024

Last Updated on July 16, 2024 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. Efficiency is key in any business. However, when you step into your office every morning, you’re immersed in routine activities: client meetings, email responses, product […] The post Business Process Improvement: Definition, Examples, and Methodologies appeared first on SweetProcess.

Process Improvement 111

Process Improvement 111

Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

Most corporate women’s advancement programs center on teaching women a predefined slate of skills purported to give them more control over their careers. But by taking this approach, companies may be unintentionally communicating a culture of conformity by asking women to change who they are to succeed. This leaves many women, especially senior women, feeling stuck, because strong leaders need to have the ability to set expectations, not just fulfill them.

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Diversity Inclusion 141

Lolly Daskal

JULY 11, 2024

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, its influence on leadership development is undeniable. According to Deloitte Insights, around 47% of companies are exploring or integrating AI into their operations, with leadership development being a growing area of focus. AI offers unique tools and insights that can help emerging and established leaders unlock and maximize their leadership potential.

Digital Transformation 115

Digital Transformation Leadership Development Strategic Planning Inclusion 115

AIHR

JULY 2, 2024

The ADDIE vs. SAM debate has been going on since 2012 when Dr. Michael Allen introduced a strong competitor to the ADDIE model in the form of SAM. Although these are not the only learning models available, they remain two of the most popular. But as a Learning & Development professional, how do you know which e-learning model is right for your organization and its employees?

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Metrics Implementation ROI Compliance 112

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JULY 24, 2024

In his upcoming book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High-Growth Leadership , our CEO Patrick Thean shares how critical it is for today’s CEOs and leaders to be curious. Curiosity is not just an engaging personal trait—it's a strategic imperative for CEOs who want to drive innovation, inspire their teams, and position their organizations for sustainable growth in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

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Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about napping at work and here are 10 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The hideout I worked at a big box home improvement store for a few years, and we hired a couple young guys to work the lot. Bring back carts, help customers load heavier items or large orders, flag for the forklifts, etc.

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Media Hospitality Manager Accounts 115

Sweet Process

JULY 16, 2024

Last Updated on July 16, 2024 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. Policies and procedures are too important not to be included in your organization. They tell everyone practically everything they should know about your business and […] The post How to Write Bank Policies and Procedures [Actionable Tips + Examples] appeared first on SweetProcess.

Banking 111

Banking 111

Harvard Business Review

JULY 9, 2024

When we think about change at work today, we tend to assume its inevitability and focus our attention on how to manage it — what methods and processes and technology and communication we need to put in place to have it move ahead more smoothly. Of course, some change is necessary, and some is inevitable. But not all of it. What the scientific literature on predictability, agency, belonging, place, and meaning suggests is that before we think about managing change, we should consider the conditio

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Manager Performance Management Change Management 142

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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