Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2019

Achieve More When you Lead Different and Diverse People You know that the ability to lead different and diverse people to come together and blend their talents is key to achieving breakthrough results. But if you’re like most leaders we work with, we […]. The post How to Lead Different and Diverse People appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

Management 498

Management Management Leadership 498

Creativity at Work

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Spark Creativity in Your Team by Question-Storming Before Problem-SolvingTry this powerful question-storming technique to enhance creative problem-solving Give your team a brain jolt to kickstart creativity, by asking them to question-storm 50 questions in 15 minutes about your topic. It's a jolt if people are not used to asking a lot of questions. They are used to brainstorming — a technique that focuses [.].

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Problem Solving Creative Problem Solving Creativity Brainstorming 130

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, Simon London speaks with MGI partner Michael Chui and McKinsey partner Chris Wigley about how companies can ethically deploy artificial intelligence.

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crowdspring

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The right typeface is often the key to strong brand identity , a well-designed website, sharp looking brochures, and strong marketing materials. But there’s much confusion and misinformation about typefaces, fonts and how designers and marketers can lawfully use them commercially. The truth is that most people, and especially designers and marketers, do not understand the law governing the use of typefaces and fonts.

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Government Creativity Finance IT 89

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

Strategy

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2019

Being a manager in the midst of downsizing is hard enough. There’s the initial shock, the communication, the “I wonder if I’m impacted too” angst, and of course, the really painful decisions involved in selecting who will go. What’s equally difficult is […]. The post How to Help Your Team Recover After a Downsizing appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

Communication 313

Communication Management Management Career 313

Strategy+Business

JANUARY 29, 2019

Your organization, much like a natural ecosystem, relies on a complex web of interrelationships to survive and thrive. And just as in nature, there are a handful of keystone workers who facilitate those relationships. To find your keystone employees, look beyond titles and paystubs, and consider who fosters the most significant interactions between your stakeholders.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 28, 2019

Job seekers are notoriously eager to believe things. They’re not necessarily gullible or naïve, but they often want to think optimistically about every “opportunity” that crosses their path. Sometimes, they’re just so desperate to find a job, that they ignore critical job search red flags—clear indicators that a role isn’t what it appears to be. As a result, they can be easily tricked, scammed and taken advantage of.

Networking 69

Networking Banking Career Accounting 69

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 28, 2019

Employee retention refers to the ability of an organization to retain its employees. Good organizations not only hire the best talents but also know how to retain them for a longer period of time. Employees are the lifeline of any organization. When these skilled employees walk out of the door, it becomes difficult to find good replacements. High turnover not only affects an organization’s bottom line but also is a costly process.

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Career Path Career Growth Career Development Career 53

Lateral Action

JANUARY 30, 2019

If I asked you whether you want to dream big and play full out and achieve amazing things in your career, I’m guessing you’d give me an enthusiastic ‘Yes’. And if I asked you if you’re prepared to pay the price, in terms of hard work, patience, setbacks and so on, you’d probably answer ‘Yes’ […]. The post Success Means Losing Control appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Creativity Career 52

McKinsey

JANUARY 26, 2019

Experience working on the Internet of Things indicates where the value lies.

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On September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C) into law, requiring retail employers in New York to adopt workplace violence prevention policies and implement training programs by March 2025. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the Act’s requirements, including developing and providing a retail workplace violence prevention policy/plan and delivering annual interactive training to employees.

Retail

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 31, 2019

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Build a Powerful Professional Network.”. February is the month of love! While most people think love doesn’t have a lot to do with business, I disagree. In fact, business is all about people and relationships. Sure, love isn’t necessarily the goal. But all great relationships, whether personal or professional, have common elements: trust, respect and authentic connection, to name just a few.

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Networking Career Career Goals Strategy 45

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 29, 2019

Employee engagement levels reached their all time high of 65 percent in 2017. Organisations are finally taking into account that employee engagement is more than just a corporate buzzword. Ken Oehler of Aon lays down the benefits of having engaged employees. He says, “companies with above engagement levels will see better employee productivity , lower turnover rates and higher customer satisfaction- all factors that can significantly contribute to improved financial performance.”.

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Communication Motivation Accounting Mentor 52

Lateral Action

JANUARY 27, 2019

This week’s guest on the 21st Century Creative podcast is Vicki Saunders, an entrepreneur, mentor, author and a leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a means of positive transformation in the world. Vicki has co-founded and run ventures in Europe, Toronto and Silicon Valley and taken a company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. She is […].

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Mentor Creativity Creative Thinking 52

McKinsey

JANUARY 26, 2019

If the driverless-car phenomenon takes off in China, the payoff could be in the trillions of dollars.

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Strategy+Business

JANUARY 30, 2019

There are almost 60 ways an employee can signal that he or she is thinking about quitting, a new study finds. But by learning the behavioral patterns of employees in both good times and bad, managers can pinpoint -- and potentially deter -- employees who may be thinking of departing.

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IT Management Management 43

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 28, 2019

Employee retention refers to the ability of an organization to retain its employees. Good organizations not only hire the best talents but also know how to retain them for a longer period of time. Employees are the lifeline of any organization. When these skilled employees walk out of the door, it becomes difficult to find good replacements. High turnover not only affects an organization’s bottom line but also is a costly process.

Career Path 45

Career Path Career Growth Career Development Career 45

crowdspring

JANUARY 30, 2019

Design can be powerful. Thriving businesses know this and regularly rely on good design to create influential and impressive brand identities and brands. As we recently wrote , No successful company has ever left its brand and branding to chance. Instead, smart companies are intentional and public about their mission and values, among other things. There’s a good reason for this. 87% of consumers will purchase a product solely because of brand values.

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McKinsey

JANUARY 29, 2019

Roche’s head of talent innovation discusses her company’s global leadership initiative.

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Healthcare Leadership 109

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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

JANUARY 30, 2019

There are almost 60 ways an employee can signal that he or she is thinking about quitting, a new study finds. But by learning the behavioral patterns of employees in both good times and bad, managers can pinpoint -- and potentially deter -- employees who may be thinking of departing.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2019

The notion of meetings in corporations around the globe has changed. Companies are now becoming more employee-centric than ever before. As a result of this, the methods of communication between employers and employees have also become more personal. And likewise, one on one meetings have now become a norm across the industry. Earlier most of the communication between managers and the employees were only limited to either group meetings or casual over-the-desk chats.

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Management Management Communication Performance 40

McKinsey

JANUARY 29, 2019

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, discusses the potential for agricultural industrialization, energy inclusion, and infrastructure upgrade to drive prosperity growth.

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Development Banking 108

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

What issues matter for brands and retailers most in the coming months?

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Retail 107

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

JANUARY 29, 2019

Will the micromobility market boom or bust? With billions already invested, here’s an assessment of its potential.

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IT 106

McKinsey

JANUARY 29, 2019

Given slow progress toward gender equality in the workplace, governments, along with private-sector organizations, must focus their efforts on specific impact zones.

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Government 105

McKinsey

JANUARY 26, 2019

For telcos to keep and grow market share, the network division needs a makeover that lets it shed its cost-center past to become a leading function that influences the digital and analytics metamorphosis of the core.

Networking 105

Networking IT Telecommunication 105

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Changing consumer behaviors and the ever-shifting digital frontier are demanding new marketing capabilities and new ways of working with agencies.

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McKinsey

JANUARY 31, 2019

Structured communications are vital to clarify what comes next in a merger, separate fact from fiction, and forge success for newly combined organizations.

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Communication 98

McKinsey

JANUARY 26, 2019

Western Union uses a central team to build new capabilities across the business.

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McKinsey

JANUARY 29, 2019

On-demand mobility, ridesharing, and electric vehicles are becoming commonplace. But does that mean transportation is smart? Three experts respond.

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Transportation 85

McKinsey

JANUARY 31, 2019

The deep transformation of healthcare company Anthem presented unique challenges. Here’s how the company set up its strategy to meet them.

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Insurance Healthcare Strategy IT 79

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