Wed.Jun 14, 2023

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What is digital transformation?

McKinsey

Digital transformation is the rewiring of an organization, with the goal of creating value by continuously deploying tech at scale.

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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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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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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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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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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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How Can A Simple, 2-Step Mindful Gratitude Practice Change My Life?

Forbes Careers

Gratitude is not the same as thankfulness. Gratitude does not come as a response to something you have been given or earned.

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3 Tips For Reading Contracts As A Self-Employed Freelancer

Forbes Careers

It can be stressful to put your name on so many legal documents, but just remember that freelancers aren’t alone in this regard.

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Rewired pharma companies will win in the digital age

McKinsey

Despite progress, most pharma companies have not fully rewired their tech, tools, and operating models to realize their digital and analytics ambitions. Five actions can help them achieve scale.

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How To Thoughtfully List Job References On A Resume

Forbes Careers

Resumes allow hiring managers to quickly screen potential employees to decide which candidates to contact for an interview.

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Customer-centric transformation in government

McKinsey

Public-sector organizations work best when they design from the perspective of the people they serve, use data well, and adapt quickly to capture productivity benefits.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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How To Design And Deliver A Top-Notch Middle Manager Program

Forbes Careers

Middle managers face an unparalleled barrage of opposing ideas, information, and conflict from bosses, peers, and direct reports. This comes at a cost.

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Thank You for Celebrating ICW 2023 with Us!

International Coaching Federation

Thanks to you, ICW 2023 was another record-setting year! We are grateful to the members who hosted and attended events. With your help, we continue to raise awareness of coaching worldwide. Here are some of the week’s highlights: ICF members and chapters offered 1,565 events in 28 languages — with 43% of events being offered in a language other than English. 11,274 people from 139 countries and territories participated in ICW events on the ICF events platform.

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What The “Freelance Isn’t Free” Bill Means For Self-Employed Folks

Forbes Careers

Not paying freelancers is all too common, but fortunately, progress is being made. In 2016, New York was the first state to create a Freelance Isn’t Free Bill.

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Last Chance for Early Bird Savings!

International Coaching Federation

Attend in Person or Get the On-Demand + Livestreaming Package Act now to maximize your savings on ICF Converge 2023. You can save more than $400 USD on an in-person registration with our early bird offer and exclusive member pricing. But hurry! The early bird rate expires Thursday, June 15 at 11:59 p.m. (New York). Register Now and Save Don’t wait any longer to join the global coaching community!

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Frustrated Employees Wonder, Should I Quit My Job?

Forbes Careers

Employee engagement scores take another dip, while workers wonder, Should I quit my job? Before you make a move, consider these key questions for your career.

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Space Still Available: ICF Member Resource Groups

International Coaching Federation

If you haven’t yet signed up to participate in an ICF Member Resource Group (MRG) , we encourage you to so so today! MRGs offer an opportunity for underrepresented ICF members, stakeholders, and allies to have a space to share, develop, and network with one another. Individuals who participate in these groups will also have access to different resources, including scholarship opportunities, workshops, and other event and course offerings.

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Want more efficient finance and HR functions? Become more effective

McKinsey

In finance and HR functions, targeted improvements in effectiveness can dramatically improve these units’ cost efficiency.

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Tech Layoffs Haven’t Ended The Tech Talent Wars

Forbes Careers

The vast majority of those being laid off by the big-name tech companies are non-tech workers; less than a quarter are actual techies.

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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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Getting ready for next-generation E/E architecture with zonal compute

McKinsey

The next generation of electrical/electronic architecture will play a vital role in the software-defined vehicles of the future—OEMs and chip makers need to be strategic in their choices.

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4 Tips For Business Leaders To Innovate

Forbes Careers

Looking for ways to get innovate? Here are 4 powerful tips to step up as a leader in your business.

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Melanie Lynskey: “Go to a dark, honest part of yourself.”

The Creative Mind

In an interview, Melanie Lynskey responded to the questions about being creative and an actor: [‘What did Peter Jackson teach you on Heavenly Creatures that you still use today?’] “To really, really be able to go to a dark, honest part of yourself. “It’s easy to be angry, it’s easy to show lots of emotion. […] The post Melanie Lynskey: “Go to a dark, honest part of yourself.” appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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Breaking Free: Conquering 5 Barriers To Purpose-Driven Leadership

Forbes Careers

Here are a few self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors purpose-driven leaders are susceptible to and how to break them.

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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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Mark Your Calendars: ICF Professional Coaches Board Applications Launch July 10

International Coaching Federation

Applications for the ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors will be available beginning July 10 through August 11 at 5 p.m. (New York). The ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors is a body of elected members who lead the global advancement of the coaching profession through its members and chapters worldwide. If you are passionate about all that coaching can do and want to advocate for our members, we encourage you to learn more about the criteria, role, and competency requirem

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Reduce These 8 Hidden Wastes To Stay Productive Not Overwhelmed

Forbes Careers

Inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses can easily be overlooked, especially when companies are growing, receiving investments, and hiring new employees.

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Gain Insights into Coaching Cultures, Well-Being, and AI With Upcoming ICF Communities of Practice (CPs) Sessions

International Coaching Federation

Get ready to boost your professional development with exciting CP opportunities. ICF Research Webinar: Organizational Coaching Culture Assessments: Behaviors, Policies, and More on July 11 at 7 p.m. (New York). Understand how the latest research results analyzing the integration of coaching skills within an organization can help you assess the impact of a coaching culture on an organization’s values, policy, training, promotion, and employee behaviors.

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Unlocking Persuasion: Navigating Resistance to Ensure Success

Forbes Careers

How do you find success when your negotiation partner seems resistant to change and flexibility? This simple three-step process can help.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Ruby McGuire's Top 10 Tips for Building a Thriving Coaching Business

The Coaching Tools Company

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Ruby McGuire's Top 10 Tips for Building a Thriving Coaching Business In this article we've reviewed common themes from Ruby's articles over the years and summarised her wisdom into these Top 10 Essential Business Tips. There are some great inspirations in here. And we'd love you to comment below with your favourite ideas!

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8 Ways to Show Employees You Care Without Increasing Their Pay

Up Your Culture

As a leader, you want to keep your employees motivated and engaged. One of the most common tactics leaders use to boost employee motivation and engagement is increasing their pay, but research suggests this is not the most effective approach. While salary increases can provide a temporary lift, they rarely result in sustained performance improvement or job satisfaction.

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The 13 Best Performance Management Systems

CMOE

Performance management aligns team members and resources while flagging potential issues. With an effective performance management system, leaders can proactively adjust and help workforce members achieve target objectives. But the unfortunate reality for many organizations is that performance management can sometimes be slow and inefficient. McKinsey cites poor metrics, poor targets, and a lack of transparency as common issues.

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Magna Cum Laude Versus Summa Cum Laude: What’s the Difference?

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s a Latin honor? Latin honors in depth What other honors can I receive? Should I include Latin honors on my resume?

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.