Peter Winick

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Building Trust and Impact in a Rapidly Changing World How can an academic bridge the gap between rigorous research and actionable insights for executives? Stephanie Woerner, of MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), offers a masterclass on this topic in our latest podcast episode. She reveals how her team tackles the tension between academias slower pace and businesss urgent demands by designing projects with rapid deliverables and executive-relevant outcomes.

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Digital Transformation Assets Operations Revenue 130

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Powered by data, AI can only look backward. We need people to imagine better futures.

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Birthday celebrations are zooming out of control (#3 at the link) The birthday celebrations continued for the next few birthdays after I wrote, but I gradually withdrew from them by saying I was too busy to do the prep work and/or doi

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Recruitment Manager Team Management 114

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Things are worse than you fear if you aren’t hearing complaints. People are lying. Culture is broke: fear blocks honesty. Or people are disengaged. Tension bubbles below the surface when leaders aren’t hearing employee complaints. Employee complaints indicate people care about something. How to respond to employee complaints?

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Leadership Development 108

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

Diversity

Get Lighthouse

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The performance appraisal process seems to be dreaded by everyone. It's almost a cliche to hate on them at this point. Employees often are overwhelmed with too much feedback at once, or they're left resenting a sparse performance appraisal. Meanwhile, managers struggle to complete all the performance appraisals they're expected to diligently complete.

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Compensation Performance Review Manager Human Resources 98

BetterUp

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Jump to section Understanding happiness Small (and cost-free) tips on how to enjoy life How to love life and live to the fullest How to enjoy life by yourself Learn how to enjoy life again

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Five ways organizations can codify and foster the skills that will give them a competitive advantage.

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. 1.

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Manager Energy Media Implementation 105

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Fools leave trust-building to chance. Trust impacts response. People protect themselves from untrustworthy leaders. Untrustworthy leaders are perceived as self-serving. Employees in high trust environments are 50% more productive and twice as energized. You build trust or you bust! Discover 3 simple questions leaders must ask to elevate their leadership.

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Leadership Development 106

Kellogg Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For clues about the future of AI, it helps to understand the past.

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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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BetterUp

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Jump to section What are unwanted thoughts? How to control your mind Why is it important to control your mind? What are the benefits of controlling your mind?

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Benefits 88

AIHR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

HR KPIs are indispensable for organizations that want to improve at managing their people. Because if you don’t define what ‘good performance’ looks like, how can you measure it, and how will you know if you’re doing an excellent job? In other words, to measure success, you need clear performance indicators. In this article, we dive into the details of KPIs in HR.

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KPI Metrics Recruitment Employee Engagement 98

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Complex problems require more strategic solutions than complicated ones. Here’s how to determine which one you have — and how to start working toward a solution.

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Manager 143

Alison Green

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its the final round of the Worst Boss of 2024 voting. We’ve narrowed the pool from eight nominees to two (see results from the first round and second round ). The two finalists go head-to-head below. A Frightful Face-Off our boss is a jerk about bereavement leave for miscarriages my mother-in-law manages my sister-in-law and covers up her drunk driving You can also use this direct link to the voting.

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Manager 102

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

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Its normal to ask, How are we going to reach our goals? Results dont magically appear. They depend on people. Progressive leaders know the answer to how is who. Don't let conventional leadership limit your potential. How to connect achievement to people?

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Leadership Development 104

Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 13, 2024

O NE OF the key questions for executives, business leaders, and entrepreneurs is how to keep raising the bar and ensure a continuous increase in your organizations success year after year. To me, one of the biggest factors is how you specifically engage and develop your best performers the ones who make a real difference. One of my clients, Richard, had a standout employee, Stella: at the top of her game, knowledgeable, driven, and skilled at connecting the dots.

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Benefits Marketing 71

BetterUp

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If youre searching for the difference between cognitive bias vs. unconscious bias, chances are you realize you may not be as immune to bias as you hoped.

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AIHR

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A well-executed hiring plan can be the difference between a company that reaches its strategic business goals and one that is outperformed by its rivals. Just ask Marc Benioff , co-founder and CEO of tech giant Salesforce. “Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth,” says Benioff. “Hiring was – and still is – the most important thing we do.

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Recruitment Onboarding Staffing Software 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.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While men reap benefits from displaying passion, women often face negative consequences for the same behavior.

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Benefits Leadership Development 142

Alison Green

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion youd like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts.

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Manager 93

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 10, 2024

AI chatbot suggests teen kill parents. Apart from mindfulness, technology distracts, dilutes, and destroys humanity. Mindfulness is noticing the present moment. Distraction is neglecting or ignoring the present. Digital mindfulness addresses the difficulty of constant connectivity. How are you navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI?

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Leadership Development 97

Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 16, 2024

S OCIAL philosopher Charles Handy died at 92 on December 13, 2024. He specialized in organizational behavior and management. From his books, The Hungry Spirit , The Age of Unreason , and 21 Letters on Life and Its Challenges are a selection of his wisdom. Growth does not have to mean more of the same. It can mean better rather than bigger. It can mean leaner or deeper, both of which might improve rather than expand the current position.

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Government Manager 71

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

BetterUp

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Dealing with difficult employees can be a significant challenge for any manager. It’s a situation many leaders dread, yet every workplace will inevitably encounter a difficult employee at some point.

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Manager 87

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many people believe that exceptional leadership is defined by strategic thinking, charisma, or decision-making skills. While these are undoubtedly important qualities, they are not what truly set exceptional leaders apart. The one word that separates great leaders from the rest is character. Character often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because it’s not as flashy as other leadership traits.

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Accounts Employee Engagement Manager 69

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The highest-grossing tour in music history is a case study in how a legacy act can navigate the modern attention economy.

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Media Marketing Manager 143

Alison Green

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose interviewer said an employee was unhappy he was interviewing her (#3 at the link)? Heres the update. What.

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Hospitality Assets Education Manager 110

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.

Onboarding

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 2, 2024

My bride mentioned that I don’t rinse the sink after I wash my teeth. You’d be surprised how much debris accumulates in the teeth while eating breakfast. I’m negligent with a good heart. It’s not malice. It's neglect. Here are some lessons from a dirty sink.

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Leadership Development 98

Chris LoCutro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

“Chris, how do I grow my business without sacrificing my values?” Scaling your business is one of the most exciting journeys you can take, but its also one of the toughest. How do you grow without losing sight of what matters most? Thats the challenge were diving into on this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show. Whether youre just starting to think about growth or youre deep into scaling, this roadmap will help you make values-driven decisions that lead to sustainable success.

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Scaling Implementation Marketing Operations 52

BetterUp

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Learning how to work on self-improvement can feel daunting, but you can start by taking small, manageable steps. Here are 31 exercises to try.

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Manager 85

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As technology evolves, leaders are faced with an important question: How do you lead effectively in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Many people think leadership in the AI era is all about understanding technology or staying up to date with trends. While those are important, thriving in an AI-driven world requires something deeper.

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Metrics Implementation Leadership Development Manager 105

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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