Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2016

Sam knew something was wrong. It just wasn’t fun anymore. The creativity and enthusiasm had drained from the company. Decisions took forever. Managers were finding it harder than ever to recruit and retain talent. Sam had hired me to help him crack the code. As I pulled up to Sam’s office, I knew he’d be unhappy with my recommendation–which involved a serious look in the mirror at his own leadership behaviors.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 19, 2016

Advanced analytics opens vast untapped potential for farmers, investors, and emerging economies to reduce the cost of goods sold.

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Food 111

Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 11, 2016

This course includes four days of video sessions and email-based course materials. We’ll meet four days in a row, Nov. 15 – Nov. 18, at 8pm Eastern. The cost of the course is $195. But if you sign up in the next four days the cost is only $145. . Sign up now! When I first started this post, I wasn’t going to launch another course.

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 24, 2016

In mature product categories, the top companies usually compete fiercely for one another's customers. But they might be better off focusing on the fringe consumers who haven't yet picked a side.

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Learning how to promote your training courses online is key to growing your training business. In this Ultimate Guide to Marketing we cover effective and modern marketing strategies that will help you market your training program, and sell more courses. You’ll learn how to: Harness the power of SEO to drive website traffic Convert more website visitors to sales Create smart email marketing campaigns Get the most out of course marketplaces Establish a referral program And more… Get ready to see y

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 31, 2016

Want to be a more powerful listener? If you’re like me, sometimes the distractions are personal. We’re afraid to hear ourselves. Great listening starts by setting aside the physical and emotional distractions that get in the way of what we most need to hear. But when we can, the impact is palpable. I encourage you to pick one person this week and really listen to what she has to say.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2016

“John,” the CEO of a fast-growing start-up, was visibly frustrated when I asked him what he needed me to work on with his team. “I love my team. And they care so much! They’re full of great ideas… ” I waited for the BUT. “BUT,” Sometimes they get stuck on an idea and can’t move on. We’re moving fast and sometimes that means failing fast and letting go of ideas that didn’t work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 22, 2016

“John” and I had spent the better part of the hour talking about what her direct report, “Janis,” needed to be a more effective manager. Bless her heart, Janis had a hard time accepting feedback. If she didn’t improve, her job was on the line, but we didn’t want to put it that way. At least not yet. We isolated the behaviors and built a solid developmental path forward.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 24, 2016

Whether you’re a veteran leader or a millennial recently promoted into a leadership role, leading your younger team members can feel like an endless struggle. Why don’t they understand? Why aren’t they motivated? Why won’t they put in the time? To make it worse, instead of making life easier, much of the advice you get from generational “experts” can actually make the situation worse.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 17, 2016

Companies that create exceptional customer experiences can set themselves apart from their competitors.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 11, 2016

Like companies in the private sector, governments from national to local can smooth the process of digital transformation—and improve services to their “customers,” the public—by adhering to certain core principles. Here’s a road map.

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Introducing Willow from WILL Interactive – a new artificial instructor technology that coaches users through eLearning content to increase training ROI. Using active conversations with a virtual expert not only reinforces key concepts but also helps employees think critically and creatively. Willow can ask questions, analyze responses, and deliver personalized feedback.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 11, 2016

The country could create sustainable economic conditions in five ways, such as promoting acceptable living standards, improving the urban infrastructure, and unlocking the potential of women.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 5, 2016

Author and professor Adam Grant shares six tips on generating great ideas, including reframing your creative process, not worrying about being too old, and learning how to procrastinate artfully.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 2, 2016

Incomes from wages and capital were flat or fell for two-thirds of households in 25 advanced economies between 2005 and 2014—an explosive increase from less than 2 percent in the previous decade.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 12, 2016

In an interview, Jay Walder of Motivate discusses how new services and technology are changing how city residents are getting around.

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With the increased interest in reskilling and upskilling existing workforces, companies are looking for more training and development content and realizing that higher education has a lot to offer. Similarly, companies are finding value in providing training to students and preskilling their future workforce. The challenge is that the technology and platforms used to serve these two audiences have never had to work well together—until now.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 9, 2016

New CEOs are faced with a bewildering array of choices, so it’s crucial for them to take a data-driven look at potentially major moves—and to know when to make them.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 26, 2016

From supply chains to production to customer experience, digitization is transforming the way industry functions—and unleashing global opportunities for value creation.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 5, 2016

Those who design and steer the development of the technology landscape can mitigate risk by setting operating standards and promoting cross-functional collaboration.

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Development 75

McKinsey

AUGUST 24, 2016

As the price of healthcare rises and safety lapses persist, developed countries are seeking ways to lower costs and improve quality. Many are finding the solution in digital innovation.

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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.

Strategy

McKinsey

AUGUST 12, 2016

The connected-home industry is poised for a new wave of growth, with projections showing every home in the United States being connected in the next five to ten years.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 3, 2016

Transforming analytics from a “science-fair project” to the core of a business model starts with leadership from the top. Here are five questions CEOs should be asking their executive teams.

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Leadership 72

McKinsey

AUGUST 16, 2016

Companies have more data than ever at their disposal, but are they doing enough with it? Taking full advantage requires tackling legal, regulatory, and talent challenges.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 10, 2016

Draper Fisher Jurvetson partner Steve Jurvetson reveals what he looks for in entrepreneurs and explains how large companies can respond to disruption.

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Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

Management

McKinsey

AUGUST 30, 2016

The country’s investment model for growth is losing steam. Shifting to a productivity-led model could add more than $5 trillion to its economy—if China can make the transition.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 19, 2016

To realize the full value potential of digital, successful sales organizations reorganize top to bottom, front end to back end. Here’s their road map.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 30, 2016

Companies that actively and regularly reevaluate where resources are allocated create more value and deliver higher returns to shareholders.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 17, 2016

Not for successful companies, who tailor the digital experience to provide easy authentication while still valuing customer security. Here’s how they do it.

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HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 24, 2016

Simpler to use, cheaper to operate, faster to implement, easier to adapt—what IT customers want is changing an entire industry, and one of its largest players.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 18, 2016

Energy storage can make money right now. Finding the opportunities requires digging into real-world data.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 25, 2016

Our 2016 survey of North American companies highlights best practices in customer and channel management.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 19, 2016

To realize the full value potential of digital, successful sales organizations reorganize top to bottom, front end to back end. Here’s their road map.

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Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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