Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Janice shared: I’d had enough: the gossip; the veterans scaring the new hires; more and more people doing just enough to get by… And I was frustrated because we’d done so much to foster employee engagement. I changed out some toxic leaders. We revamped our coaching program to focus on the positive. I’m here every Saturday right along with them.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
In corporate America, women fall behind early and keep losing ground with every step.
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Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
That picture is from eight years ago. Me with my cofounders for Brazen Careerist. Here’s what that site looks like now. Hopefully the company will exit soon because I would really like to cash in my founder’s stock. Until that day, I can cash in on how cute this picture is. People always used to come up to me and say about the cofounders, “Wow, those two are so cute.” Now, as I look at the picture from eight years ago, I think, “Wow, I used to be cute, too.” I
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
It's no longer enough to target your chosen customers. To stay ahead, you need to create distinctive value and experiences for them.
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.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
My new book, Productivity for Creative People, has just been published. You can pick up a copy of the ebook edition from Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play and Smashwords. How to get creative work done in an “always on” world The book starts from the realisation that 21st century life presents a […]. The post My New Book: <em>Productivity for Creative People</em> appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Have you ever been an intern? Have you ever hired an intern? . There are many reasons to hire an intern. Sure some see it as a short-cut to cheap labor or to appease HR. . But if you’ve ever been part of a great internship program–on either side of the desk– you know that it can be an amazing job preview– an extensive 2-way interview process… to try before you buy.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Five ideas can help organizations adapt as technological and political trends reshape the industry.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Delivering financial services by mobile phone could benefit billions of people by spurring inclusive growth that adds $3.7 trillion to the GDP of emerging economies within a decade.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Africa’s economic fundamentals remain strong, but governments and companies will need to work even harder to keep the region’s economies moving forward.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
How China’s business environment will evolve on its way toward advanced-economy status.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Companies that know how and when to use the wide array of research tools available today have a big competitive advantage in generating insights that lead to new organic growth.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
New research reveals that focus, simplicity, “digital first,” and perceptions matter most.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, companies that understand their talent needs and know how to meet them have a competitive edge. Here’s how they do it.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The cloud debate is over—businesses are now moving a material portion of IT workloads to cloud environments. The impact will be considerable, for consumers and vendors of technology alike.
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
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Over the next decade, mobile, the Internet of Things, machine learning, robotics, and blockchain technologies will change a great deal about how the oil and gas industry works.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Bridging the gender gap in the United Kingdom could increase GDP by billions of pounds over the next decade and add 840,000 female employees to the workforce.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
The driving forces of the country’s growth—including urbanization, a rising middle class, and increasing consumer spending—are ripe for companies to seize upon.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
My husband comes in the room. While I’m working. I say, “I’m doing a webinar about happiness.” [At first I was not going to put a link to the webinar here, because people do not talk in links, and I’m writing dialogue. But you know what? I’ve been blogging for so long, and I talk to so few people besides you, that I like to think I actually do talk in links.].
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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.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
To generate new organic growth for both the short and long term, businesses need to explore three horizons for action.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
I am in our weekend getaway hotel room watching Melissa follow the rules for dating. She is sprawled on the sofa reading while I brush my teeth with her toothbrush because I forgot mine. I snap a picture of her brush in my mouth. I play with animal filters. It seems like I’m too old for Snapchat , but she tells me, “You create content for a living!
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The era of easy economic growth has ended, but policy makers and business leaders can target three areas to increase prosperity in a politically and socially volatile world.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
A year after the UN General Assembly vowed to achieve gender equality as part of the Sustainable Development Goals, we look at what steps need to be taken.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Executives in emerging markets are newly optimistic for the future of their home economies, while respondents globally expect stable conditions in the world economy.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
How can companies determine which technologies and processes to fast-track and which to leave alone? They need to identify their desired digital business capabilities and the role technology plays in supporting them.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
High-growth companies have differentiated themselves in sales through analytics, big data, and a focus on the changing technology landscape.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The China head of leading global elevator maker Kone says the country’s days of double-digit growth may be past, but market prospects there remain bright.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Support for deal making should be organization-wide.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Certain individuals have especially complex medical and supportive-care needs. US state governments, private payors, providers, and technology companies are innovating to address them.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
A fine-grained allocation of costs can help companies weed out “freeloader” products and improve performance.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Large companies have become increasingly sophisticated negotiators. In response, smart selling organizations are upgrading how they manage their largest accounts.
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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