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How Smart Leaders Help a Team Work Better Together: Plan Breakdowns

Let's Grow Leaders

Expect common breakdowns to help your team work better together. Does your team get derailed by miscommunication, hurt feelings, customer service challenges, or another department’s dropped balls? These common relationship breakdowns don’t surprise effective leaders. On the contrary–smart leaders know it’s not a matter of if they’ll happen, but when.

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Buy now, pay later: Five business models to compete

McKinsey

Financing at the point of sale may be a small share of unsecured lending in the United States today, but it’s growing fast. Banks seeking long-term growth should explore market entry, and merchants should reassess their financing offers.

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32 Fun Zoom Icebreakers You Should Definitely Try In 2021

Vantage Circle

We like our Zoom icebreakers the way how we like our pizza— fun, good for sharing, and over in 5 minutes or less. But first, what exactly are Zoom icebreakers? Zoom Icebreakers are any virtual activity or question that helps in making remote team members feel comfortable and connect with each other during virtual meetings on Zoom. It can be referred to an actiivty used for "breaking the ice" or "removing the tension" in any group.

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4 Essential Change-Management Leadership Skills

CMOE

Being a great leader requires the ability to adapt to change. As industries and technology continuously evolve, adaptability is essential to an organization’s long-term viability. Unfortunately, not enough leaders are equipped with the right training or knowledge to effectively lead their team members through change; almost two-thirds of employers noted that a lack of change-management expertise was a problem during their recent initiatives.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Training Program

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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How Do I Build More Connected Business Relationships? (With Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Think beyond “networking” to building deeply connected business relationships that will enhance your business and your life. This week on “Asking For a Friend” I interview Susan McPherson, author of “The Lost Art of Connecting” about how to build deeper trust and connection in your business relationships. How do I build more connected business relationships?

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COVID-19 and education: The lingering effects of unfinished learning

McKinsey

US states and districts have the opportunity to not only help students catch up on unfinished learning from the pandemic but also tackle long-standing historical inequities in education.

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Knowledge Management and Innovation

Fortitude Business Consulting

Knowledge management is essentially the cultivation, harvesting and utilisation of knowledge. As innovation is the commercialization of new ideas, knowledge plays a pivotal role in the innovation process. It’s an essential part of making sure you capture the most from your innovation efforts. How to Boost Your Knowledge Management Capabilities. You can gain knowledge via experience, experimentation or acquisition; however, knowledge is built on data and information that is used to improve unde

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A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt

Let's Grow Leaders

How to reclaim your creativity, conquer busyness, do your best work, and be your best self. If you feel like you’re constantly reacting and don’t have a moment to think about what you’re doing, much less why you’re doing it, this episode is for you. Juliet Funt gives you practical suggestions (as well as the permission) to regain control of your workday, create the space you need in order to do your best work and lead your team well.

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Three keys to building a more skilled postpandemic workforce

McKinsey

Many companies face large, and growing, skills deficits. A few companies approach skill building in a more integrated way—and are quietly gaining an edge on rivals.

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12 ways FourSight speeds a team's path to high performance

FourSight

In a team building session with 25 members of a leading French luxury brand, Paris-based facilitator Patrick Duhoux found a simple way to help team members understand their differences so they could work together better and speed their path to high performance.

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Next Level eLearning – The AI-powered Courseware Coach

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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Contingency Leadership Theory and Its Various Models

Vantage Circle

Contingency leadership theory is a practice of leadership. It believes there is no singular best way to structure an organization. Instead, the best leadership style will be contingent on the situation. Effective leadership is one of the most attractive qualities in an employee. There are a variety of theories that explore different leadership styles.

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How Do You Develop Loyalty on Your Team? (Video Interview with Dov Baron)

Let's Grow Leaders

As we stare straight in the face of the “great resignation,” how do you nurture loyalty on your team? In this edition of Asking For a Friend, Karin Hurt speaks with Dov Baron about practical ways to nurture loyalty. And, what gets in the way. We discuss: What is fierce loyalty and what are the key leadership approaches that encourage people to stay?

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How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility

McKinsey

Historically Black colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to inspire and support Black Americans in the five critical roles they play in the US economy.

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COVID Pressure-Tested Companies. Did Your Business Show Cracks?

Nexus Business Solutions

I was doing a number of Annual Planning Sessions and Quarterly meetings over the winter and spring. In these meetings, we discuss lessons learned. One thing that has become clear is that COVID pressure-tested leaders, team members, teams, client relationships, and many other aspects of running a business. Not one of my teams used this [.]. The post COVID Pressure-Tested Companies.

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Shaping a Better Future by Uniting Corporate and Higher Education Content

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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106 Powerful Leadership Quotes By Women

Vantage Circle

Strong women have turned up, broken many stereotypes, and impacted all of us in the corporate world. And to celebrate their brilliant thoughts and successes, I've compiled a collection of 106 inspirational quotes by women whose words will inspire us to hustle a little harder, speak a little louder, and dream bigger. Talent is perhaps an essential performance factor in the contemporary corporate environment.

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My new podcast (and why it’s the opposite of The 21st Century Creative)

Lateral Action

Today is the launch of my new podcast, and it’s something I’ve been planning and dreaming of sharing with you for years. It’s called A Mouthful of Air. And in several ways, it’s the opposite of my 21st Century Creative podcast. I designed the two shows to work together from the start, although it’s taken […]. The post My new podcast (and why it’s the opposite of The 21st Century Creative) appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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How the European machinery industry can emerge stronger from the pandemic

McKinsey

The European machinery industry has an opportunity to accelerate out of the COVID-19 crisis with an ambitious plan aimed at altering industry fundamentals and increasing growth and profits.

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What does resilience mean in capital and balance-sheet management?

McKinsey

Two partners from McKinsey’s Risk and Resilience Practice share their perspectives on dealing with heightened uncertainty and emerging threats during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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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A travel boom is looming. But is the industry ready?

McKinsey

This peak-travel season, tourists are returning with a vengeance. Travel companies should focus on four priority areas to ensure traveler satisfaction.

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True packaging sustainability: Understanding the performance trade-offs

McKinsey

Sustainability of packaging materials varies by which sustainability elements are prioritized. Companies in the value chain will need to understand the trade-offs across carbon footprint, recyclability, and waste reduction.

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Author Talks: Michael Useem on leading with an edge

McKinsey

How can leaders gain an elusive edge over competitors in a world turned upside down? Michael Useem draws lessons from ten executives to build a road map for mastering leadership.

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How could gene therapy change healthcare in the next ten years?

McKinsey

Cell and gene therapies are at the forefront of innovation and transforming how we treat and potentially cure certain diseases. What will the next decade hold for these life-changing therapies?

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

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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How enterprise architects need to evolve to survive in a digital world

McKinsey

Enterprise architects still have an important role to play at large incumbents, but they need to evolve in three ways.

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Staying connected: The investment challenge for electric grids

McKinsey

Responding to the short- and long-term needs of electric grids requires integrated and coordinated investment. Yet determining where and how much to invest is complicated by evolving market conditions.

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Forward Thinking on economic recovery and gender equality with Laura Tyson

McKinsey

In addition to the moral argument, the former White House economic adviser explains that gender diversity is “a matter of human capital. It’s a matter of talent. It’s a matter of the evidence mounting over time.”.

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Driving business impact through customer centricity and digital agility

McKinsey

Sun Life US focused on the client experience and aligned IT with the business to drive a transformation in its technological capabilities.

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Human-Centered Cyber Security Training: Driving Real Impact on Security Culture

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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.

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Author Talks: Jeffrey E. Garten on the meeting that transformed the global economy

McKinsey

In August 1971, a secret meeting at Camp David transformed the global monetary system—and here’s what it means today and for the future.

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Winning at private-equity integrations

McKinsey

Private-equity firms use add-ons to scale portfolio companies, but poor integrations impact results. Five practices can ensure that deals flourish.

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The right product, the right price: Purchasing solutions in chemicals

McKinsey

Eleven key levers can reduce costs and provide category managers with real-time insights on volatile commodities prices.

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Infographic: Biotech hot spots in a fragmented European landscape

McKinsey

We mapped out 1,382 biotechs based in Europe and some interesting themes emerged.

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Content Distribution Made Easy: Serving Customers Your High Compliance Training

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.