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5 Ways Leaders Can Focus When Everything Is Important

Let's Grow Leaders

“Mark, What’s your M.I.T.?” Mark pushed back from his desk. “That’s a great question. I’ve so much flying at me…” He sighed. “I don’t have a clue.” Mark’s calendar might look familiar: wall-to-wall meetings, often with two or three appointments competing for […].

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Bots, algorithms, and the future of the finance function

McKinsey

Automation and artificial intelligence are poised to reshape the finance function. Knowing what to automate and managing the disruption can lead to a new era of productivity and performance.

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This is why economists are increasingly studying sports

World Economic Forum

Sport lends itself to economics and game theory because players, coaches and agents act similar to the hypothetical rational decision-makers in economic models.

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How to Turn Your Career Goals Into Reality (Free Webinar)

Eat Your Career

I often tell people I’m a firm believer in the power of goal setting. But I’ve come to realize that this statement oversimplifies the matter. Goal setting, in and of itself, is certainly powerful. After all, if you don’t know where you want to go, you’ll probably end up somewhere …but whether or not that’s a place you want to be is anyone’s guess. I’m not willing to take that risk, so I set goals.

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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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4 Gifts Blockchain will Bring the Supply Chain in the New Year

Let's Grow Leaders

At this time of the year, trends, forecasts and innovations that are driving the technology industry forward are often summarized, and an outlook for the New Year is given.

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Artificial intelligence: The time to act is now

McKinsey

Artificial intelligence will soon change how we conduct our daily lives. Are companies prepared to capture value from the oncoming wave of innovation?

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The problem with personality types: testing yourself rarely works

Penelope Trunk

A few months ago I did an experiment. I usually charge $350 for a coaching session, and at that fee I let people pick the time they want to talk. But then I said that if people booked the session at 7am or 10pm I would discount the cost to $150. Nearly overnight I was booked for three months solid. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. There’s a really dirty underbelly in Silicon Valley.

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New Year, New Influence: An Easy Way to Show Up Stronger

Let's Grow Leaders

“Brad” was a solid manager with stagnated results. He was great at constructive feedback and holding his team accountable, but recognition did not come naturally to him. “Why should I say thank you to someone for just doing their job?” He was frustrated […].

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Why zero-based budgeting makes sense again

McKinsey

Advanced digitization, enhanced behavioral understanding, and smarter organizational and governance models spark a renaissance for a decades-old methodology.

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When Should a CEO Tweet about a Controversy?

Strategy+Business

Knowing when and when not to comment officially on a public issue.

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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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Artificial intelligence as auto companies’ new engine of value

McKinsey

What opportunities does AI open up for mobility, and how can OEMs capture them in the short and long run?

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What the future science of B2B sales growth looks like

McKinsey

Companies that lead in B2B sales follow a three-pronged strategy to drive above-market growth.

Strategy 109
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Data as jet fuel: An interview with Boeing’s CIO

McKinsey

It isn’t always comfortable, but data analytics is helping Boeing reach new heights.

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How pharma can accelerate business impact from advanced analytics

McKinsey

Savvy pharma companies follow these five principles to scale analytics and improve their bottom line.

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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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How absolute zero (-based budgeting) can heat up growth

McKinsey

Businesses can’t just cut their way to prosperity. The surprisingly powerful tool to help an organization grow? Zero-based budgeting.

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Managing M&A in chemicals: Meeting the new challenges

McKinsey

The chemical industry is seeing a record level of M&A, higher multiples, and growing activist-investor activity. Chemical companies must strengthen their M&A and integration capabilities to ensure they create value in this environment.

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How to know when better profit margins aren’t better for your company

McKinsey

At some point, cost cutting and higher prices can hinder growth and destroy value. .

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Pursuing breakthroughs in cancer-drug development

McKinsey

Here’s how to get the right medicines to the right patients faster.

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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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Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick

McKinsey

The new book on how to beat the odds with a bold strategy.

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Delivering growth: M&A in medical technology

McKinsey

Medical-technology companies continue to rely on M&A for growth. How solid is your approach?

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Yangpu Waterfront: From rustbelt to brainbelt

McKinsey

Plans are afoot to transform this Shanghai district into a world-class innovation hub. Here’s how leaders hope to overcome challenges in an emerging city and bring their vision to life.

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