Leadership Freak
APRIL 12, 2019
A client requested a list of resources I referenced in the presentation I gave last Tuesday. Here it is… The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner “The five functions of leadership.
Management30 Agile and Lean Principles
APRIL 12, 2019
by Ralph van Roosmalen Management 3.0 and Agile, how do they fit together? Does Management 3.0 need Agile? Does Agile need Management 3.0? Does Agile Software Development need Management 3.0? Good questions, especially because we developed a new module called Agile Product Development. Let’s first talk about Agile. Agile is a mindset. For example, doing.
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AIHR
APRIL 8, 2019
I started my research into HR analytics over a year ago. After a careful review of the growing – but limited – existing literature on HR analytics, I bumped into a substantial lack of clarity across HR and management scholarship, and by so-called HR analytics experts in the industry. There was – and there is to a certain extent – a lack of clarity in relation to subject matter terminology, with a misleading use of AI and data science jargon, whereby terms such as machine
High Scalability
APRIL 8, 2019
This is a guest post by Hugues Alary , Lead Engineer at Betabrand , a retail clothing company and crowdfunding platform, based in San Francisco. This article was originally published here. Early infrastructure. VPS. Rackspace. OVH. Hardware infrastructure. The scalability and maintainability issue. Scaling development processes. The advent of Docker.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Leadership Freak
APRIL 9, 2019
47% of the time you aren’t focused on what you’re doing.* You give yourself to trivialities when distraction governs your day. 7 ways to overcome distraction: #1.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 11, 2019
The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary for management success. -James Cash Penney. What is Active Listening? Active listening is when you are fully aware and concentrate on what is being said rather than passively hearing what the speaker is trying to convey. The goal of active listening is to acquire information, listen to understand people and situations before responding to it.
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High Scalability
APRIL 12, 2019
Out sick today, but start saving up for that ticket to Mars ( more ):
Leadership Freak
APRIL 10, 2019
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” (Unknown origin) Choose goals that can only be achieved with teams.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 8, 2019
Team building activities have now become an important part of company culture. In today’s world, if a business needs to thrive then the first and foremost requirement is having a culture of teamwork within the organization. It is when all the employees will come together and work in sync, we can say that the business is moving in the right direction.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 7, 2019
Everyone seems to be asking the culture question – at least everyone seems to be talking about workplace culture. While understanding and improving culture is incredibly important, it has become almost cliché and a buzzword. Something becomes a buzzword the more people write about it. And workplace culture is one of the most written about […].
Speaker: Jeremy York
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
AIHR
APRIL 11, 2019
Data science has received recent attention in the technical research and business strategy since; however, there is an opportunity for increased research and improvements on the data science research process itself. Through the research methods described in this paper, we believe there is potential for the application of design thinking to the data science process in an effort to formalize and improve the research project process.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 11, 2019
Don’t worry. You won’t look stupid if you seek advice. There’s wisdom in not-knowing. Ancient wisdom: Research agrees with ancient wisdom. Advice-seeking is smart. And it makes you look smart when done skillfully.
High Scalability
APRIL 10, 2019
Who's Hiring? Triplebyte lets exceptional software engineers skip screening steps at hundreds of top tech companies like Apple, Dropbox, Mixpanel, and Instacart. Make your job search O (1), not O ( n ). Apply here. Need excellent people? Advertise your job here! Fun and Informative Events. Join Etleap , an Amazon Redshift ETL tool to learn the latest trends in designing a modern analytics infrastructure.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 9, 2019
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to record a video course with some great people at LinkedIn Learning. And while the process that I go through each week here on Remarkable TV has grown and improved significantly over the years, my time at LinkedIn Learning was quite different. For one, it was a […]. The post Three Great Words of Encouragement – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.
Agile42
APRIL 9, 2019
JAVAPRO , the independent magazine for professional developers, has just published an article by Marion Eickmann on the Agile Strategy Map and how it can support organizations working a highly complex and competitive market environment. The article covers the current state of market volatility and sets resilience as an organizational goal in this context.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 8, 2019
Follow-through is the engine of progress. Poor follow-through, poor results. 3 dangers of poor follow-through: People don’t respect you. Procrastination drains your energy like a dripping faucet. Team performance drops.
Accenture: OrgDev
APRIL 8, 2019
The best innovation happens with our clients, not to them. That’s why Accenture created the Procurement Innovation Network, an interactive event where senior executives from our clients come together to imagine the art of the possible in the next generation of procurement innovation.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 12, 2019
I wouldn’t be wrong if I go on to say that goal setting for employees is extremely integral to business development. According to Wikipedia : Goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group toward a goal. Generally, planning and setting performance goals top many a companies priority lists. As a manager, it’s vital that you set specific goals for your team.
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
15Five
APRIL 8, 2019
The subject of authenticity has been getting a lot of attention in leadership circles, and for good reason. As one of the 17 drivers of employee engagement , authentic leadership plays a prominent role in how people view their employers. The challenge? Authenticity is often viewed as one of the most complex drivers to address. However, once you understand what it really means to create a company culture of authenticity, it’s not all that difficult to achieve.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 12, 2019
From the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong , here are 13 energizing verbs the author recommends we use more often : Discover (instead of See) Explore (instead of Discuss) Radiate (instead of Display) Uncover (instead of Show) Transform (instead of Change) Engage (instead of Involve) Mobilize (instead of Gather) Stretch (instead of Develop) Boost (instead of Increase) Propel (instead of Move) Deliver (instead of Give) Grasp (instead of Understand) Connect
LSA Global
APRIL 10, 2019
The Basics of Organizational Change. You need to better engage people for successful change. No one should undertake an organizational change initiative lightly. This is especially true for complex organizational change initiatives where the majority (up to 70% by most accounts) fail. Why do they fail? One of the main reasons is inadequate preparation on the part of senior leaders.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 12, 2019
Understanding it can help keep your worst impulses in check.
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.
AIHR
APRIL 10, 2019
I just finished a week of meetings discussing HR Technology and the Employee Experience and I want to give you some thoughts. This topic is enormously important, and it’s actually harder than it looks. Why This Topic Has Become So Big. First, the phrase “Employee Experience” has become a giant vortex for everything in HR. All the programs we’ve invested in over the years (employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, performance management) are all part of the employee ex
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 11, 2019
From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.
LSA Global
APRIL 8, 2019
On-the-Job Training to Reinforce Learning. On-the-job training to reinforce learning has significant advantages over the kind of old-school training that occurs in a classroom environment. But it, too, can be a waste of time unless it’s done right. Most training gurus agree that on-the-job training is the most effective way to learn the skills, knowledge and competencies required for a specific job.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 11, 2019
More freedom leads to more candor.
Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo
From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.
15Five
APRIL 9, 2019
“Am I a good manager?”. If you’re like us, you’ve probably asked yourself this question on more than one occasion. The age old mystery of what makes a good manager has sparked many theories over the years, some useful and some ( really ) not. While anecdotes are nice, what we look for is hard evidence. So, we did some digging…. When it comes to employee performance feedback, less is not always more.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 11, 2019
In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Make eye contact. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." or "Could you explain this?" Consider the "what if" question: "What if we looked at the situation like this?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 9, 2019
“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If you just put 5% more effort into any aspect of your life, you will not only achieve your goals, you will surpass them,” he explains. “Far too often, people become paralyzed when they want to improve their lives, because the effort to reach their goals seems overwhelming,” adds Alden.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 8, 2019
One of the most difficult words for anyone, leaders included, to say is, " sorry." Yet, the time will likely come when that's the word you need to say. Research shows that apologizing in a heartfelt way can help you reduce stress and alleviate guilt. In the position of needing to apologize? Do this: Apologize immediately. Say you are sorry. Take responsibility for the situation.
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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