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The Power of Great Teamwork: Strategies for Building High-Performing Teams

Let's Grow Leaders

Achieve Success Together: How Great Teamwork Turns Talent into Performance Are you ready to learn how great teamwork can propel your organization into high performance? This week on #AskingForaFriend I have a conversation with my friend Dr. David Burkus about what makes a great team. What are the characteristics of a great team? We know that effective collaboration and cohesive teamwork lay the foundation for innovation, productivity, and overall organizational success.

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The Role of Coaching Leaders | Difficult Conversations

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Kate Glover, Corporate/Leadership Coach, AUSTRALIA Coaching Leaders: Purpose – This Paper ‘Why’ Having worked with Leaders for more than 15 years, the one comment I repeatedly hear from managers is that managing people is the hardest part of their job. They are fearful of having difficult conversations and survey after survey says employees do not get the feedback they need.

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How to find focus for creative work

The Creative Life

The attention equation will help you do more work, in less time The post How to find focus for creative work appeared first on The Creative Life.

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International Coaching Federation and World Federation of People Management Associations Partner to Advance the People Management Profession

International Coaching Federation

Lexington, KY – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) have forged a new partnership aimed at transforming the landscape of professional people management. Through groundbreaking research and joint initiatives, they seek to empower organizations and leaders with the tools and resources they need to excel in an ever-evolving world.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act

Speaker: Speakers:

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.

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Question Your Leadership Assumptions with Melissa Swift

Let's Grow Leaders

If you change your leadership assumptions, can you create a powerhouse with the organization or team you already have? The COVID-19 pandemic and an ever-changing array of new ways of working seem to have all of us asking, “Does work really have to suck this bad?” It looks like a small taste of flexibility and freedom has made many of us rethink the nature of the work we do and how we do it.

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Existing vs. Creation

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Marijn Sissingh, Life Coach, Non-profit Leadership Coach, NETHERLANDS How Does Existing vs. Creation Impact Our Communities? The city of Tampa in Florida has many homeless people who experience difficulties finding jobs, partly due to the lack of transport required to arrive at the part-time or temporary jobs available. The city also has many dysfunctional bikes scattered all over the place with nobody feeling any responsibility for them.

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5 Things to Know About Coaching the Inner Critic

International Coaching Federation

As coaches, we know how influential that voice in our heads can be. We see it limiting what our clients believe is possible for them. We experience it draining our own energy. We know that if we could all be free of its destructive messages, life would be much easier, more fun, and more productive. No more hesitating and second-guessing ourselves. We’d do what matters to us and have a much bigger impact on the world.

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Powerful Phrases to Win With a Moody Boss, Even a Dropper of F-Bombs

Let's Grow Leaders

What To Say Next When Your Boss Gets Cranky Maybe it’s a side effect of passion, intensity, or creativity, but have you ever noticed that many high-achieving managers also have a moody dark side? Moody people are hard to work around. If it’s your boss who is moody, it’s even more challenging. You might feel tempted to avoid your moody boss, keep your head down, and just survive.

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How Long Should An Optimized Cover Letter Be?

Forbes Careers

It provides an opportunity for applicants to highlight their skills, qualifications, and enthusiasm for the job.

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The economic potential of generative AI: The next productivity frontier

McKinsey

Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity. We take a first look at where business value could accrue and the potential impacts on the workforce.

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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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Member Resource Groups: A New Opportunity to Foster DEIB

International Coaching Federation

We recognize that barriers stand in the way of some individuals in the coaching community from becoming ICF members, growing as coaches, accessing certain opportunities, or gaining a sense of belonging. ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) aim to dismantle these barriers and overcome obstacles that impede the growth and inclusion of diverse communities in the coaching profession.

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4 Examples of Business Negotiation Strategies

Harvard Business School Online

Entering a negotiation without considering your strategy is likely to end in disappointment. To help you prepare, here’s an overview of the negotiation process and four strategies to consider for success.

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Can You Be Productive Working Only 45% Of The Day?

Forbes Careers

In a recent Blind poll, nearly 45% of tech workers said they spend four hours or fewer on “focused work”—uninterrupted time spent in a flow state, concentrating on high-priority tasks.

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What do higher education students want from online learning?

McKinsey

McKinsey surveyed more than 7,000 students in 17 countries to find out which elements of online higher education they value most.

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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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The Best Icebreakers for Work

Corporette

I recently saw a great Twitter thread on the best icebreakers for work — particularly to break into small groups on a virtual call — and I thought it would be a great discussion here. If you lead groups or manage new hires, do you employ icebreakers in any of your meetings or trainings? Have you ever been in a meeting where there was a memorable icebreaker, either great or awful?

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How To Design An Effective Spot Bonus Program?

Vantage Circle

Granting employees rewards and recognition can be likened to a delicate sprinkling of ethereal fairy dust upon them. Eliciting a wondrous transformation that seamlessly elevates their motivation, engagement, and unwavering loyalty. Rewards serve as a profound expression of genuine appreciation and an enchanting celebration of their invaluable contributions.

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How To Stand Out And Win The Job Interview

Forbes Careers

Heading into a job interview is an important and stressful event. Even if you are the best at what you do, you cannot waltz into an interview without being prepared.

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The case for compliance as a competitive advantage for banks

McKinsey

Banks that build common ground between their compliance functions and business leaders who shape strategy can open paths to better customer experience, greater productivity, and resilient growth.

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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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Upskilling Definition & How it Can Future-Proof Your Career

BetterUp

Find out why upskilling is crucial to develop your career. Discover 4 upskilling techniques you can use now and 6 steps to start to implementing it.

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Unlocking Insights: The Ultimate Survey Question Template Blog

Vantage Circle

In today’s data-driven world, organizations rely on surveys as powerful tools for collecting information and gaining insights. Whether it's collecting customer feedback, conducting market research, or assessing employee satisfaction, surveys play a crucial role in gathering information for informed decision-making. However, creating a well-designed survey can be a complex task that requires expertise.

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Women Do More Office Housework—Here’s How To Avoid It

Forbes Careers

Planning parties, ordering food and taking notes in meetings are just a few of the thankless tasks that women more often shoulder at work. Here's how to avoid them.

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Regulatory efficiency will be essential for the energy transition

McKinsey

The energy and materials transition is stoking demand for critical metals needed in the net-zero supply chain. Regulatory and public policy uncertainty could put the transition at risk.

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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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How To Negotiate a Salary: 7 Tips

Harvard Business School Online

As a job seeker in today’s competitive market, negotiating your pay can be intimidating. Here’s an overview of why you should negotiate a higher salary and seven tips to help.

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11 Tips On How To Run A Global Team Engagement Program

Vantage Circle

In the dynamic and interconnected world we live in, the expansion of global teams has emerged as a strong trend, reflecting the growing reach and ambitions of multinational companies. As these organizations venture beyond borders, it becomes vital to forge effective connections and foster global team engagement, considering various time zones and cultural backgrounds.

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4 Ways Independent Contractors Can Invest In Professional Development

Forbes Careers

It’s easy to feel like investing in myself comes at the cost to my output. But it doesn’t. Professional development is important.

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Is industrial automation headed for a tipping point?

McKinsey

A gradually evolving industry now faces nonlinear competition and technological shifts. Here are two key scenarios for the future.

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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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More Daydreaming – More Creative Thinking

The Creative Mind

Don’t we need to keep practicing, keep learning, keep busy to be creatively productive? A number of psychologists and artists say daydreaming or otherwise “wasting time” is actually a way to enhance creativity. For example, author Barbara Abercrombie writes about working on an essay about her divorce, but not having created an outline or idea [.

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Harnessing the Power of Color: A Guide for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Marketers

crowdspring

Unlock your brand's potential with our comprehensive guide on color theory. Learn to use color schemes effectively, drive engagement, and boost sales.

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5 Marks Of A Toxic Work Culture—And How You Know It’s Time To Leave

Forbes Careers

Nothing can destroy your company culture faster than these 5 traits.

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A peek at the future health and wealth of our global economy

McKinsey

A new McKinsey report looks at four scenarios for inflation, interest rates, and growth over the next decade. Three of the economic outcomes portend stagnation and stagflation—but one offers hope.

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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.