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Talent Development Strategies for Business Growth

Harvard Business School Online

To stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business world, organizations must move beyond one-off training and embrace a strategic approach to talent development. Discover how investing in your employees’ growth through flexible, high-impact learning programs can build a stronger, more resilient workforce.

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Four dos and don’ts for CFOs leading transformations

McKinsey

Skip to main content Four dos and don’ts for CFOs leading transformations June 17, 2025 | Article Christian Grube  Kevin Carmody  Matthew Maloney Felix von Oertzen In a new survey, CFOs report a continued push to transform their organizations. Here’s how they can best support those efforts. (7 pages) When managed effectively and with involvement from CFOs, transformation efforts can equip companies with the capabilities and performance gains they need, especially during periods o

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AI and Creativity: What Would Bowie Do?

Lateral Action

We need to talk about AI. I say ‘need’ rather than ‘want’, because if I’m honest, a big part of me would rather not. I am not an enthusiast for AI. If it were up to me, on balance, I would rather it didn’t exist. But we’re now at the stage where AI is unavoidable. Big changes are approaching fast. And they will be felt particularly keenly in the arts and creative industries.

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The new tariff reality: From risk to resilience

McKinsey

Skip to main content The new tariff reality: From risk to resilience June 17, 2025 | Podcast Shifting tariffs and trade policies are pushing companies to rethink their supply chain strategies to protect growth and stay competitive. This conversation takes a considered look at what changes in tariffs mean for international companies, what’s at stake, and the challenges and opportunities that the complex tariff environment presents.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Is Training To Be a Life Coach for you?

The Coaching Blog

Are you curious about the world of coaching? Wondering how it can benefit you personally or professionally? We invite you to join our Introduction to Coaching Workshop on 1st of July 3pm UK time. To ensure accuracy, you can verify the corresponding time in your timezone HERE. And in case you are not sure this is for you, you can check more about the webinar here: [link] Embark on a Journey of Discovery: Dive into the world of coaching to uncover new insights and findings.

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Author Talks: The ‘right kind’ of sponsorship could advance your career

McKinsey

Skip to main content This article is available only on the McKinsey Insights app. Scan the QR code to download the app and start reading. EXCLUSIVE APP BENEFIT Get early access to some of our best insights With the app, youll get a first look at fresh perspectives on timely topics. Discover thousands of articles and reports on the most significant opportunities and pressing challenges that executives face today.

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What’s your career vision?

Rachel B. Garrett

A few weeks ago I was wrapping up the 2025 cohort of my Career Command Four-Month Shift program. It's hard to believe it's already that time of year! We were discussing feedback on the program and ways I could continue to improve it. Being someone who likes to jump into action quickly, I threw out to the group, "What if I make the program shorter?" And I heard a unanimous, "NOOOOO!

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What if …. Explore what might be possible

The Coaching Blog

What If… What if you could change not just your life, but the lives of many others? Imagine a future where every conversation you have helps someone discover new perspectives and achieve wonderful things. What Will Be Possible If … What will be possible if you step out of your comfort zone and explore new possibilities? Picture yourself becoming a source of inspiration, helping individuals and teams reach new heights.

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Shine at Your Next Event: Smart Tips for Selling Products In Person

She Owns Success

Selling products at events is one of the best ways to boost sales, spread the word about your brand and get your business noticed. From trade shows, exhibitions and festivals to fairs, galas and sporting events, it’s important to seize the opportunity to promote your brand and make money. In this guide, we’ll outline some top tips to ensure your business shines.

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“I made a mistake”

Seth's Blog

This sits right next to, “I made a bad decision,” in things that are hard to say. But there are many moments when we’re confused about what actually happened. You might not have made a bad decision. And it’s also possible you didn’t make a mistake. It could be that there was simply a bad outcome. That’s different.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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The McKinsey Crossword: Pet Project | No. 237

McKinsey

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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5 Must-Haves for Logistics Business Success

She Owns Success

Want your logistics business to thrive? Then you need to make sure you have the following crucial things: Vehicles To get items from point A to point B, your logistics company must have access to a fleet of vehicles. Often, these will consist of a variety of vehicles , including small vans and larger trucks that your business will own. Although for National and International deliveries, you may need to work with other carriers that offer access to articulated lorries.

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A clothier turned philanthropist, the dad behind a ‘leap’ in learning, and a ‘key’ curator of African art

McKinsey

Our May obituaries also include a celebrity optician, a legendary blind guitarist who saw the world through music, and a renowned geophysicist who once worked with Mother Teresa.

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A new trade paradigm: How shifts in trade corridors could affect business

McKinsey

Skip to main content A new trade paradigm: How shifts in trade corridors could affect business June 18, 2025 | Article Trade routes face high variability in growth under different scenarios, with one-third of global trade potentially exposed to volatility by 2035. At a glance The global trade system is in flux. Since 2017, economies have traded less with geopolitically distant partners.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform