Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 8, 2018

Whether you’re a PMI certified project manager working to spearhead several large-scale projects, or a manager balancing a critical project while still doing your day job, you know the importance of communication. And yet, people typically don’t communicate well. Especially not about […]. The post How to Run a Better Project: A Communication Tool For Project Managers appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Communication Management Management Certification 406

Career Advancement

MARCH 5, 2018

“Those who improve with age embrace the power of personal growth and personal achievement and begin to replace youth with wisdom, innocence with understanding, and lack of purpose with self-actualization.”. ~Bo Bennett~. Gianna had achieved some big milestones over the past year. Instead of coasting on these successes, she wanted to make a plan for building upon them.

Professional development 246

Professional development Development Milestones Executive Coach 246

Strategy+Business

MARCH 4, 2018

Left to their own devices, our brains are often drawn to decision-making shortcuts, such as turning to the loudest or tallest person in the room. Over time, letting false expertise run the show can have negative side effects, including unintended biases. Here's how to fix that.

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IT 144

McKinsey

MARCH 8, 2018

The concept sprint is a fast five-day process for cross-functional teams to brainstorm, define, and model new approaches to business issues. Here’s how it works.

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Brainstorming IT 111

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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

MARCH 6, 2018

It’s easy to hire for rock stars—the folks with the exact niche skills you need in the marketplace. But don’t underestimate the value of a true utility player for long-term success. How (and Why) to Find, Hire (and Promote) a Utility Player […]. The post 5 Secrets of a Utility Player: How to Hire For Indispensable appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Utilities IT Career 367

Career Advancement

MARCH 5, 2018

“Those who improve with age embrace the power of personal growth and personal achievement and begin to replace youth with wisdom, innocence with understanding, and lack of purpose with self-actualization.” ~Bo Bennett~. Gianna had achieved some big milestones over the past year. Instead of coasting on these successes, she wanted to make a plan for building upon them.

Professional development 246

Professional development Development Career Advancement Milestones 246

McKinsey

MARCH 8, 2018

Meeting the mobile money needs of the unbanked in emerging markets is a vast opportunity. To succeed, providers need a clear view on what drives mobile money economics, and an innovative mind-set.

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BetterUp

MARCH 7, 2018

Josh Bersin, Founder and Principal of Bersin by Deloitte, recently spoke at BetterUp Shift 2018 , an event which brought together the most innovative leaders and thinkers in HR and people development to discuss how to infuse greater meaning into the employee experience. In this exclusive recap of his presentation, Bersin shares his insights on how the world of work is changing, as well as where HR will fit in.

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Management Management Engineering Design Thinking 91

McKinsey

MARCH 9, 2018

Attackers are transforming the competitive landscape and elevating customer expectations, so insurance companies must integrate digital technologies into their operations to keep pace. Claims should be a top priority.

Insurance 101

Insurance 101

McKinsey

MARCH 8, 2018

As countries have joined together on a path toward increased cooperation and action on migration, investment in data will be crucial for its success.

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Government IT 106

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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

MARCH 6, 2018

HR leaders can leverage people analytics to play a key role in aligning talent with value creation, says the global consumer-goods group’s chief human resources officer.

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Management Management 98

McKinsey

MARCH 6, 2018

As the dangers mount, current approaches aren’t working. Cyberrisk management needs a root-and-branch overhaul.

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Networking Management Management 105

McKinsey

MARCH 7, 2018

Lack of certainty about the future is the very reason you need a strategy. Instead, embrace probability.

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Strategy Finance 105

McKinsey

MARCH 6, 2018

Top performers are using data analytics and consumer insights to stay ahead of the pack.

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Performance Retail 98

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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.

Education

McKinsey

MARCH 6, 2018

What we know—and what everyone needs to know—about the quest for equality.

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McKinsey

MARCH 7, 2018

In this podcast, we examine how technology has affected employment and incomes in manufacturing and other sectors and whether automation could widen the gap between high- and low-income jobs.

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Strategy+Business

MARCH 8, 2018

Consumers' bonds with brand characters are much like trusted friendships. And when that old pal gets a makeover, certain consumers will be resistant to the change.

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Strategy+Business

MARCH 7, 2018

Imagine if you could establish your bona fides, for credit or rental or admission to a country, without revealing private information. The chair of a foundation dedicated to digital identity protection says distributed ledgers (such as blockchain) can create this type of privacy, but only if they're designed to keep personal data off the chain.

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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

Strategy+Business

MARCH 5, 2018

Earnings per share is only half the equation for profits. It matters how effectively you allocate capital -- how you invest in equipment or R&D -- and the returns you get on those investments. But most companies don't have a methodology or process for measuring this kind of ROI. The key is to develop a robust valuation methodology, apply it using sophisticated optimization tools, and create a comprehensive governance process to support the efforts.

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Government Development IT 53

McKinsey

MARCH 5, 2018

China's investment-led growth model has served it extraordinarily well, setting it on course to become one of the world's advanced economies. Yet the strains associated with that approach have become evident, writes Jonathan Woetzel in Australian Financial Review.

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IT 42

McKinsey

MARCH 7, 2018

Five facts showing that companies should invest in digital customer engagement in Japan.

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Medical Pharmaceutical 60

Strategy+Business

MARCH 7, 2018

To close the gender gap, companies must develop transparency on career progress.

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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!

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