Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Janice shared: I’d had enough: the gossip; the veterans scaring the new hires; more and more people doing just enough to get by… And I was frustrated because we’d done so much to foster employee engagement. I changed out some toxic leaders. We revamped our coaching program to focus on the positive. I’m here every Saturday right along with them.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Companies that know how and when to use the wide array of research tools available today have a big competitive advantage in generating insights that lead to new organic growth.
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Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
That picture is from eight years ago. Me with my cofounders for Brazen Careerist. Here’s what that site looks like now. Hopefully the company will exit soon because I would really like to cash in my founder’s stock. Until that day, I can cash in on how cute this picture is. People always used to come up to me and say about the cofounders, “Wow, those two are so cute.” Now, as I look at the picture from eight years ago, I think, “Wow, I used to be cute, too.” I
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
As automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.
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Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
My new book, Productivity for Creative People, has just been published. You can pick up a copy of the ebook edition from Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play and Smashwords. How to get creative work done in an “always on” world The book starts from the realisation that 21st century life presents a […]. The post My New Book: <em>Productivity for Creative People</em> appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Last week I was doing a Winning Well workshop with the United Nations, when one of the participants, “Pete,” looked at me sincerely and said, “I hear you, and all these tools sound good, and I’m going to use them. But what do you when Winning is impossible?” I waited for more. . “Our mission is world peace.” Okay, Pete has a point. .
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Delivering financial services by mobile phone could benefit billions of people by spurring inclusive growth that adds $3.7 trillion to the GDP of emerging economies within a decade.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Over the next decade, mobile, the Internet of Things, machine learning, robotics, and blockchain technologies will change a great deal about how the oil and gas industry works.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The cloud debate is over—businesses are now moving a material portion of IT workloads to cloud environments. The impact will be considerable, for consumers and vendors of technology alike.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, companies that understand their talent needs and know how to meet them have a competitive edge. Here’s how they do it.
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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.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
My husband comes in the room. While I’m working. I say, “I’m doing a webinar about happiness.” [At first I was not going to put a link to the webinar here, because people do not talk in links, and I’m writing dialogue. But you know what? I’ve been blogging for so long, and I talk to so few people besides you, that I like to think I actually do talk in links.].
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
I am in our weekend getaway hotel room watching Melissa follow the rules for dating. She is sprawled on the sofa reading while I brush my teeth with her toothbrush because I forgot mine. I snap a picture of her brush in my mouth. I play with animal filters. It seems like I’m too old for Snapchat , but she tells me, “You create content for a living!
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
The driving forces of the country’s growth—including urbanization, a rising middle class, and increasing consumer spending—are ripe for companies to seize upon.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Bridging the gender gap in the United Kingdom could increase GDP by billions of pounds over the next decade and add 840,000 female employees to the workforce.
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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.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The era of easy economic growth has ended, but policy makers and business leaders can target three areas to increase prosperity in a politically and socially volatile world.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Africa’s economic fundamentals remain strong, but governments and companies will need to work even harder to keep the region’s economies moving forward.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
How can companies determine which technologies and processes to fast-track and which to leave alone? They need to identify their desired digital business capabilities and the role technology plays in supporting them.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Executives in emerging markets are newly optimistic for the future of their home economies, while respondents globally expect stable conditions in the world economy.
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McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
A year after the UN General Assembly vowed to achieve gender equality as part of the Sustainable Development Goals, we look at what steps need to be taken.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Certain individuals have especially complex medical and supportive-care needs. US state governments, private payors, providers, and technology companies are innovating to address them.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The China head of leading global elevator maker Kone says the country’s days of double-digit growth may be past, but market prospects there remain bright.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
This issue of the Quarterly, available here as a PDF download, includes a CEO’s guide to customer experience, new research on the technical feasibility of automating jobs, and an incumbent’s guide to digital disruption.
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!
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Large companies have become increasingly sophisticated negotiators. In response, smart selling organizations are upgrading how they manage their largest accounts.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
High-growth companies have differentiated themselves in sales through analytics, big data, and a focus on the changing technology landscape.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Digital transformation is challenging in insurance, where change must happen without interrupting the flow of daily business. Here’s how savvy leaders are taking on the challenge.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
To generate new organic growth for both the short and long term, businesses need to explore three horizons for action.
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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™️.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Five ideas can help organizations adapt as technological and political trends reshape the industry.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
While European and US companies are at different stages of their digital maturity across sectors, they can each take specific steps to increase digital market share. Here’s how it’s done.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
New research reveals that focus, simplicity, “digital first,” and perceptions matter most.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
How China’s business environment will evolve on its way toward advanced-economy status.
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