Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Are your managers prepared to deal with the turbulent aftermath of the election? Regardless of the election’s outcome, it’s smart to be ready for a firestorm of distracted, energized, frustrated, hopeful, distraught, elated, concerned, confused, uncertain, joyful, worried hearts and minds… All […]. The post How to Help Your Team Prepare for the Turbulent Aftermath of the Election appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The construction technology ecosystem is shifting toward integrated software platforms that better serve customer needs. Significant opportunities exist for strategic and financial investors.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Workplace readiness skills refer to the qualities that employers look for in employees. It is a combination of attributes and behaviors that will make employers hire a candidate. They are also called soft skills, employment ability skills, or job readiness skills. These skills help employees know how to cope with managers and coworkers. They help enhance the value of timeliness and develop an awareness of how others view us.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A common question I’m hearing lately goes something like this: My organization has recently downsized and now I’m doing more work covering for some colleagues who were laid off. I think I deserve a raise, but is that a reasonable request given that we just had to let people go? This is a great question…and a tough one to answer. When it comes to compensation, a lot of factors come into play.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2020

One of the most frequent concerns we hear from leaders and teams (where remote-work is the foreseeable norm) is the lack of a virtual watercooler. That metaphorical place where people exchange ideas, build connections, and spontaneous innovation thrives. The informal exchange of […]. The post 3 Ways to Create a Virtual Watercooler for Your Remote Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

To achieve both environmental and production goals, the forestry industry needs effective management and harvesting processes. Today, they are being transformed through more effective use of data.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 30, 2020

That one room in the house that screams “Be productive,” which we like to call our home office, is a significant space yet a neglected one. I mean, it is just there, existing in every house- not frequently used. However, with the work from the home culture being at its peak at the moment, a home office is never wanted more. That being the case, we bring you some home office ideas to keep you high on motivation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this wisdom-packed episode, executive coach and author Dawn Kirk gives you practical tools she developed throughout her career to help your team navigate the challenges of our times while remaining focused on the results the team exists to achieve. Listen to […]. The post Heartbeat Leadership – Interview with Dawn Kirk appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Meeting new consumer needs and expectations is critical to post-COVID-19 business success. Here’s a proven formula for upgrading customer experience.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Even in the best of times, being a leader can be challenging. Now the shock generated by the COVID19 virus has produced new and unexpected challenges that have left many leaders struggling to adapt. Moments like this have multiple and varied impacts. Some organizations and businesses are experiencing unsurpassed demand and it has taken an unparalleled effort to keep up with 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.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In the last two decades, rewards and recognition have been the driving force behind global companies’ success in delivering a near-perfect employee experience. In a nutshell, rewards and recognition signify the appropriate acknowledgment, appreciation, and prompt incentivization of an employees’ effort. It’s a time of war over talents out there. To acquire and retain the top performers, you must build a workplace culture where employee recognition is the everyday norm.

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MindManager

OCTOBER 30, 2020

This blog post explores the stepladder technique, a powerful brainstorming strategy that involves consulting with team members gradually or one-by-one with the goal of improving group discussions and outcomes. Learn how this technique can improve collaboration and the decision-making process. Table of Contents What is the stepladder technique? The stepladder technique is a collaborative brainstorming […] The post The stepladder technique: how to use it for collaborative brainstorming appea

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In managing a product portfolio, the balance between efficiency and value is a constant challenge. Taking a consumer-first approach to reduce complexity can increase portfolio performance.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The right business ecosystems can mitigate or negate the effects of structural obstacles to business building for Black business owners—and add $290 billion in business equity.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Automation will leave few roles untouched—and not everyone will be reskilled or redeployed successfully. Here’s what leaders can do now to give their talent, and their organizations, the best opportunity to thrive in an uncertain future.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You’re a kid. You’ve heard of McKinsey—maybe your parent even works here—yet you don’t quite get what we do all day. Basically, we help solve problems. Learn more about what we do and check out this interactive that shows how we helped some fish farmers in Latin America.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Aneel Bhusri discusses serving customers as the COVID-19 crisis began, the limitations of remote work, data’s importance for employee diversity, and why companies need to have souls.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Developing artificial intelligence and analytics applications typically involves different processes, technology, and talent than those for traditional software solutions. Executives who possess a solid understanding of the basics can ensure they’re making the right investments in their tech stacks and teams to build reliable solutions at scale. We’ve created an interactive guide to help.

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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.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Disruptions in the auto industry will result in billions lost, with recovery years away. Yet companies that reimagine their operations will perform best in the next normal. .

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

India’s manufacturing sector could become an engine for economic growth and jobs—if it can specialize. Eleven high-potential value chains could more than double its manufacturing GDP in a few years.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Electric trucks are coming, but fleets need to find the best charging strategies to keep them going.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

By enhancing crisis-challenged financial models with machine-learning techniques such as neural networks, banks can emerge stronger from the present crisis.

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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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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic coincided with an industry already entering a downcycle. Adapting to the next normal requires management agendas that reflect lessons learned from the first half of 2020.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Overlaying real-time advanced analytics on data from online sensing can help to stabilize operations and increase capacity in water-treatment facilities.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

McKinsey senior partners Brendan Gaffey and Lareina Yee share their perspectives on how the COVID-19 crisis has changed the technology sector—and how tech companies can thrive in the next normal. A transcript of their remarks follows below.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Consumers have recently been snapping up private-label goods at grocery and mass retailers. Will this trend last? Only if retailers develop a compelling private-label strategy and operating model.

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In today's digital age, having an untrained workforce can be a significant risk to your business. Cyber threats are evolving; without proper training, your employees could be the weakest link in your defense. This webinar empowers leaders like you with the tools and strategies needed to transform your employees into a robust frontline defense against cyber attacks.

Strategy

McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Learn more about potential economic outcomes of the COVID-19 crisis and how global executives rate the likelihood of each one.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

An accelerated transformation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness will enable risk organizations to deal with the pandemic while addressing rising regulatory and cost pressures.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As education leaders consider their options in the age of the COVID-19 crisis, they must rethink the conventional wisdom.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

To deliver lasting change, companies need to take actions that both boost performance and inspire their people.

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You invest a lot of time and energy in creating high compliance and regulatory training for your customers. And chances are, you want to make it as easy as possible for them to take your courses and track training completion statuses for audit purposes for risk and compliance departments. And if they aren’t able to access your high stakes training, the consequences for your customers can be extremely costly.

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