Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2018

Project management isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re pressured from above to produce results and from below to cultivate relationships with your project teams. And in between, you’ve got scope creep, stakeholder politics, and vaguely supported contingency plans. You can become […]. The post Project Management: How to Hold the Best Accountability Conversations appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 2, 2018

“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. ~Arthur Ashe~. Grayson asks: I’m naturally a shy person , and I want to learn how to be confident at work. I know that confidence is key to coming across as a leader , and I definitely want to advance. How can I stop blending into the background and start exuding self-assurance?

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McKinsey

APRIL 3, 2018

Engineering and construction is behind the curve in implementing artificial intelligence solutions. Based on extensive research, we survey applications and algorithms to help bridge the technology gap.

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Construction Engineering Solution 111

IQ Matrix

APRIL 5, 2018

Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards. – Anthony Robbins. What Are Personal Standards? Do you ever wonder what separates the highest achievers from everyone else? There are, of course, many possible answers to this question. In fact, I’ve previously discussed the importance of self-belief and the value of asking effective questions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 3, 2018

It’s easy to talk about collaboration. It’s much harder to do it. After visiting one of our clients in Guatemala City, Karin, Sebastian, and I traveled to Antigua, Guatemala where my daughter owns a clothing design business. She took us to Hobbitengango, […]. The post Collaboration – Can We Really Trust You? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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IT Management Management Leadership 392

Career Advancement

APRIL 2, 2018

“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. ~Arthur Ashe~. Grayson asks: I’m naturally a shy person , and I want to learn how to be confident at work. I know that confidence is key to coming across as a leader , and I definitely want to advance. How can I stop blending into the background and start exuding self-assurance?

Milestones 204

Milestones Executive Coach Executive Coaching Brainstorming 204

Strategy+Business

APRIL 2, 2018

Getting anything accomplished might seem impossible when you don't agree with, like, or trust the people you have to work with. But extraordinary examples from international politics and business illustrate how abandoning a conventional model of collaboration and adopting a new mind-set can effect progress.

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Accomplishment 75

Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2018

You’re on the fast track. You don’t need sustained results, you need quick wins. Results matter. You’ve got a review coming up. With a few simple tactics, you can get your organization performing in no time. You’ll be promoted and someone else […]. The post 5 Ways to Drive Results Through Fear and Intimidation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Performance 384

BetterUp

APRIL 4, 2018

Patty McCord, a workplace innovator, culture and leadership consultant, and former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, recently shared her insights on the future of work at BetterUp Shift 2018. The event brought together the most innovative leaders and thinkers in HR and people development to discuss how to infuse greater meaning into the employee experience.

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McKinsey

APRIL 5, 2018

The search for vital analytics talent has often focused on data scientists. In this article for Harvard Business Review, we describe the overlooked analytics role that’s even more critical to fill.

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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.

Creativity

Strategy+Business

APRIL 3, 2018

Innovation and leadership have always been closely linked. Part eight of s+b's "Inside the Mind of the CEO" series is an interview with the chief executive of a multi-industrial producer of intelligent buildings and energy storage solutions. The interview explores how the right leadership can help a company make the transition from an industrial company to one steeped in digital technology-style solutions to customer problems.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 6, 2018

As we travel the world keynote speaking and working with leaders across a variety of organizations and contexts, we find one of the biggest challenges across cultures is how to have productive, difficult conversations. I was delighted to grab a few minutes for […]. The post How to Have Tough Conversations at Work: An Interview appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Communication 352

Eat Your Career

APRIL 2, 2018

The last time I worked as an Executive Assistant, it was 2007. That was just a little over 10 years ago, and yet, so much has changed in that time. Social media was just starting to take shape back then. We were all still using Blackberries and trying desperately to make them sync correctly with our computers. Faxing was still an acceptable mode of communication.

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Media Career Communication Development 40

McKinsey

APRIL 2, 2018

Transforming government agencies to serve people better relies on making a compelling business case and inspiring supporters willing to champion the change. Here’s how.

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Government 104

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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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Strategy+Business

APRIL 3, 2018

Innovation and leadership have always been closely linked. Part eight of s+b's "Inside the Mind of the CEO" series is an interview with the chief executive of a multi-industrial producer of intelligent buildings and energy storage solutions. The interview explores how the right leadership can help a company make the transition from an industrial company to one steeped in digital technology-style solutions to customer problems.

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Solution Leadership 56

McKinsey

APRIL 3, 2018

Many systems are under stress because employees harbor doubts that the core elements are equitable. A few practical steps can change that.

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Performance Management Management 111

McKinsey

APRIL 5, 2018

A survey of 300-plus executives from the automotive, aerospace, and diversified-industrial sectors generated insights that can help traditional players reckon with change.

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McKinsey

APRIL 6, 2018

Europe’s largest online fashion retailer embraced purpose, autonomy, and mastery to build agility, explains VP Engineering Eric Bowman.

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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

APRIL 3, 2018

HM Land Registry’s Graham Farrant describes leading the cultural and operational transformation of an organization of 5,200 people.

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Government 109

McKinsey

APRIL 5, 2018

A survey of more than 3,000 executives sheds light on how businesses are using AI, offering lessons for CEOs, as we explain in this article for Harvard Business Review.

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McKinsey

APRIL 5, 2018

Strong earnings in European consumer finance have drawn the attention of attackers, including large retailers and fintechs. To maintain their position, banks must focus on the customer and transform their operating models.

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Finance Retail Banking 91

McKinsey

APRIL 6, 2018

As many consumer businesses struggle to deal with the pace of change, the beauty sector shows the way.

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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

APRIL 5, 2018

The search for vital analytics talent has often focused on data scientists. In this article for Harvard Business Review, we describe the overlooked analytics role that’s even more critical to fill.

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McKinsey

APRIL 5, 2018

If sleep is essential to effective leadership, why do so many executives fail to sleep enough?

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Leadership 105

McKinsey

APRIL 4, 2018

Agile leadership and AI both depend on learning to let go.

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Leadership 111

McKinsey

APRIL 4, 2018

Our survey of 23,000 European shoppers reveals specific ways grocers can win in fresh fruits and vegetables, boosting sales by as much as 10 percent even in a flat market.

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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

APRIL 5, 2018

The new Energy Transition Index looks at 114 countries’ energy systems’ performance and transition readiness.

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Performance 81

McKinsey

APRIL 6, 2018

The president of Merck in Japan discusses how healthcare players in the country can capitalize on early detection rates and use collaboration to drive innovation.

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Strategy+Business

APRIL 4, 2018

Is your company's board missing early warning signals that the CEO's performance is slipping? From a long-standing author, CEO, and board advisor comes guidance on how to recognize problems; move decisively in response to them; and decide whether to support, coach, or oust the current chief executive.

Performance 53

Performance 53

Strategy+Business

APRIL 4, 2018

Is your company's board missing early warning signals that the CEO's performance is slipping? From a long-standing author, CEO, and board advisor comes guidance on how to recognize problems; move decisively in response to them; and decide whether to support, coach, or oust the current chief executive.

Performance 53

Performance 53

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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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