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Capturing the true value of Industry 4.0

McKinsey

With digital transformations notoriously difficult to scale up across factory networks, manufacturers may need to slow down to get ahead in the race to implement Industry 4.0.

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April Cultural Holiday Recognition: Southeast Asia Harvest Festivals, Water and New Year Celebrations

International Coaching Federation

Most of us have heard of Songkran — Thai New Year — a water splashing festival that originated from an ancient Indian festival marking the arrival of the new harvest season. It marks both the end of the hot season and the start of the annual wet season. It is a celebration that embraces cleansing, goodwill, love, compassion and thankfulness, using water as the means of expression.

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Playing offense to create value in the net-zero transition

McKinsey

Decarbonization will reshape the economy, opening new markets and imperiling others. Now is the moment for companies to spot green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage.

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Workplace Gossip: The Negative Impact and Ways To Tackle It

Vantage Circle

Do you frequently see employees huddled together and speaking in hushed tones? If this is the case, your company most likely has a bad workplace gossip problem. While gossiping may appear to be annoying but trivial on the surface, the long-term damage it causes can be toxic to your culture. Getting to the bottom of the problem can be difficult. However, it can be dealt with rationally with the right set of leadership skills.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Author Talks: A tale of two Americas

McKinsey

Tom Vozzo spent 26 years as a top executive before pivoting to a nonprofit that rehabilitates gang members. The philosophies that help them reenter society, he says, would help corporate America too.

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What Is Social Health? How It Affects Your Well-Being

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is social health, and why is it important? What social health is not. 7 signs you are socially healthy. How to improve your social wellness. What does all of this mean for you?

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Magda's Top 5 for April

International Coaching Federation

In this month’s Top 5 video , ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook shares some exciting updates from around the ICF Ecosystem, including DEIJ initiatives and International Coaching Week. The post Magda's Top 5 for April appeared first on International Coaching Federation.

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35 Fun Team Building Activities to Engage Employees in 2022

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is virtual team building? 35 unique virtual team-building activities. 6 benefits of virtual team building. Virtual team building logistics. 12 tips for successful virtual team building. Virtual team building FAQs.

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Announcing the 2022-2024 D&I Holiday and Cultural Committee

International Coaching Federation

Congratulations to the following individuals who have been selected to serve on the 2022-2024 D&I Holiday and Cultural Committee: Gauri Deshpande, PCC (India and Singapore). Tonya Echols, PCC (USA). Jamie Gelbtuch, PCC (USA). Dana Poklepovic, Ph.D. (Argentina). Eric Toh, PCC (Malaysia). Linda Zay, Ph.D., PCC (Hungary). The D&I Holiday and Cultural Committee will help spearhead inclusive holidays and cultural awareness activities across the ICF Ecosystem.

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Healthy Boundaries in Relationships: A Guide for Building and Keeping

BetterUp

Jump to section. What does it mean to have healthy boundaries in relationships? Why are relationship boundaries important? What are the 5 types of boundaries? What are examples of boundaries in relationships? What are some examples of healthy boundaries? What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries? What are 4 ways to set healthy boundaries in a relationship?

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Three ways transformation has changed (and three ways it hasn’t): A conversation with Seth Goldstrom

McKinsey

Recent global challenges have shown evolving approaches to transformation and some enduring transformation best practices.

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Developing Individual Contributors: Your Secret Weapon For Growth

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is an individual contributor? The top skills of effective individual contributors. Who is the next generation of individual contributors? How to develop individual contributors.

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Crestcom International Named a 2022 Top Low-Cost Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Crestcom

Independent research data shows franchisees are highly satisfied with their investment in Crestcom. Greenwood Village, CO — Crestcom International was named one of only 50 franchises to qualify as a 2022 Top Low-Cost Franchise by independent franchise research firm Franchise Business Review. . Crestcom believes in profit with purpose. The Crestcom franchise opportunity is best suited for the professional executive who wants to make a difference in people’s lives by fulfilling the organiza

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7 product roadmap templates to target different stakeholders

MindManager

You wouldn’t start off on an uncharted journey without a map, and accordingly, you wouldn’t—or shouldn’t—begin the process to create and launch a new product without a plan or roadmap in place, either. Different audience perspectives require product managers to carefully consider what elements should be included in their roadmaps. For example, team members tasked with executing various elements might need more detailed timeframes and dates, while other stakeholders might only want to view key mi

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Panelist for The Alpha Group Foresight Series_Terri Levine

The Coaching Blog

Good Afternoon Everyone I am sharing this information with you all about the next Foresight Lecture— the subject is incredibly good— Finding New Ways to Build Your Business— Terri Levine who I know from old– is very experienced— can I please ask you all to share this upcoming lecture with everyone you possibly can. Warmest Gerard. The Heart-to-Heart Client Connection Model: No More Marketing and Selling!

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Best practices for creating a visual product roadmap

MindManager

Product roadmaps are strategic communication tools that enable product managers to effectively communicate deliverables and expectations surrounding the creation and launch of a new product or version. These roadmaps are often created in applications such as spreadsheets and text documents. However, a more effective way is to use a visual planning and diagramming solution that makes it easier for you to create and share visually compelling product roadmaps.

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SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE CREATIVITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Imagineer7

Simply put, the key to increasing creativity in any organization is to make it start acting like a creative organization. Suppose you wanted to be an artist: You would begin behaving like an artist by painting every day. You may not become another Vincent Van Gogh, but you’ll become much more of an artist than someone who has never tried. Similarly, you and your organization will become more creative if you start acting the part.