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How to Help All Your People Contribute Great Ideas

Let's Grow Leaders

Don’t Let Assumptions Limit People Who Can Contribute Great Ideas “I’m looking at my people and I just don’t think they can get there from here.” Vivian was a gung-ho CEO exploring what it would take to build a more Courageous Culture […]. The post How to Help All Your People Contribute Great Ideas appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The analytics academy: Bridging the gap between human and artificial intelligence

McKinsey

As organizations rebuild their foundations to compete in the era of data and advanced analytics, in-house capability-building programs offer the best way to train workers up to the task.

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It’s time to ditch the American obsession with meritocracy

Penelope Trunk

Americans have an unwavering belief in economic mobility. Most people in the US think they can work hard to get ahead, even though economic mobility is lower in the US than in other industrialized countries. Americans underestimate the importance of luck and believe that people who are ahead got there from hard work and intelligence. Even something like a good photo is statistically just luck based on how many photos we take.

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Why The Habit Of Continuous Learning Is Important

Vantage Circle

Learning, as they say, is a never-ending process and is very crucial for people. And when you are an employee, learning becomes your force to move ahead. Learning has been a concept that has evolved with time which does not end with a degree or after you settle down with a good job. It is a lifelong process. You always find something new to learn every day.

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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 Prepare for a Better Development Discussion (Free Tool)

Let's Grow Leaders

Development discussions always go better when your employee comes prepared to engage in conversation. We’ve designed this guide to help your team members think more deeply about their development goals and key actions. Give it to them in advance and ask them […]. The post How to Prepare for a Better Development Discussion (Free Tool) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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An interview with former Peruvian Minister of Education Jaime Saavedra

McKinsey

Jaime Saavedra came from the World Bank to lead the Education Ministry in his native country of Peru with a commitment to improve quality across the public education system.

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Management By Objectives, Its Nature And Advantages

Vantage Circle

What is Management By Objectives (MBO)? Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic business model designed to improve the performance of an organization. It is a strategy with clearly defined objectives which is agreed by both the management and the employees. MBO helps managers to systemically update and delegate tasks to employees with mutual understanding and keeping the goals aligned with the organizational mission.

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Holding Your Team Accountable for the First Time

Let's Grow Leaders

It’s been gnawing at you for a while now – the team isn’t performing at the level you know they’re capable. As a team, you’re not meeting your commitments to one another and due dates continue to slide, but you’re better […]. The post Holding Your Team Accountable for the First Time appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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China digital consumer trends in 2019

McKinsey

New research from a survey of 4,300 Chinese consumers suggests a path forward for brands and marketers seeking the next wave of growth.

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7 Techniques To Make Your Virtual Classroom More Social

CMOE

Learning implies interaction. In a traditional learning environment, we learn through exchanges with our mentors and other students. But when it comes to online training—the dominant model in many organizations—the learning experience is often reduced to a trainee and his or her computer. Instead of being encouraged to actively share thoughts, ideas, and experiences with their peers, most learning in a corporate environment is done in isolation.

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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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A Guide to Personnel Management

Vantage Circle

We have seen how human resource management has changed in the last few decades. Employees are now regarded as the most important asset of an organization. Indeed human resources have evolved from personnel management. Three decades back these concepts might not have made much sense. The number of organization which existed back then was considerably less.

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[Rerun] Wonder, Creativity, and the Personality of Political Correctness with Jordan Peterson

Scott Barry Kaufman

Today we have Dr. Jordan Peterson on the podcast. Dr. Peterson has taught mythology to lawyers, doctors and business people, consulted for the UN Secretary General, helped his clinical clients manage depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia, served as an adviser to senior partners of major Canadian law firms, and lectured extensively in North America and Europe.

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Tracking the sources of robust payments growth: McKinsey Global Payments Map

McKinsey

Robust growth in global payments continues to attract new and nontraditional competitors. For both incumbents and challengers, finding the rich seams requires looking beyond headline numbers into regional and segment details.

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Agriculture plays a critical role in limiting the impact of climate change

McKinsey

As a major contributor to methane and nitrous oxide emissions, agriculture is key to fighting global warming. But policy makers are largely ignoring it.

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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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What will Europe’s e-privacy regulation mean for your business?

McKinsey

The ePrivacy Regulation, an elaboration of the GDPR, has been moving closer to adoption; beyond preparing for compliance, smart companies can find business advantages.

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Down but not out: How automakers can create value in an uncertain future

McKinsey

After delivering record profits in 2017, global automakers have faced several challenges over the past 12 months. Can the industry find a sustainable path to value creation in this disruptive environment?

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Automation and the future of work in Indonesia

McKinsey

To fully capture the productivity boost of automation, Indonesia’s government, business community, and educational institutions must work together in a concerted way to address skills transitions.

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From pure investor to entrepreneurial owner: How private-equity firms can master the shift

McKinsey

To take their investments from good to great, PE firms need to act more like entrepreneurs: totally engaged and willing to take risks to create value.

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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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Understanding the opportunity in Japan’s biosimilar market

McKinsey

Despite a sluggish start, Japan’s biosimilar market looks set for accelerated growth. The country’s patient co-pay dynamic, financial incentives, and commercial model will be keys to success.

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Why are your customers calling you again?

McKinsey

Getting to the bottom of why customers keep calling your contact centers can generate significant savings. And result in happier customers.

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Multiples analysis: Industry labels don’t matter, performance does

McKinsey

Our research highlights the variability of multiples within and across industries and refutes the idea that there is a shortcut to higher valuation.

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Are you a growth leader? The seven beliefs and behaviors that growth leaders share

McKinsey

A new survey highlights what separates growth leaders from the pack.

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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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OFSE quarterly: Revenue edges up, but margins stay under pressure

McKinsey

It was another tough quarter for the oil-field-services-and-equipment (OFSE) sector. Oil prices again declined, the possibility of global recession weighed down on demand, and OFSE revenues saw only marginal improvement. Offshore and gas sectors provided some silver lining.

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How purpose-driven growth and a strong culture can beat the market

McKinsey

The foundation of growth strategy at Mondel?z is built on focusing the company, from leadership to the front lines, on a shared purpose.

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Executive quick take: A guide to implementing marketing-and-sales transformations that unlock sustainable growth

McKinsey

Above-market growth in today’s competitive environment means becoming more flexible and agile and adopting multiple marketing strategies.

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The role of growth in a transformation: A conversation with Duncan Miller

McKinsey

Companies that grow the top line while simultaneously expanding their margins thrive and succeed.

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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.