Sat.Nov 24, 2018 - Fri.Nov 30, 2018

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What Do I Do if They Cry?

Let's Grow Leaders

Let’s be real. No one likes to hear what they’re doing wrong, particularly if they know you’re right. Giving feedback is tough. Hearing tough feedback is even tougher. What do you do if they cry? We hear this “What do I do […]. The post What Do I Do if They Cry? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Applying artificial intelligence for social good

McKinsey

AI is not a silver bullet, but it could help tackle some of the world’s most challenging social problems.

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Feeding your innovation pipeline for 2019 starts with 3 steps

Inventive Problem Solving

It is a stone cold fact. The clock is ticking. Your competition is working right now, today, to eat your lunch (and digest it). These are the competitors that you know and there are many that you are not even aware of. Yet. Your competition is planning, innovating and developing products and services that your customers will find believable, compelling and differentiated.

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Leaders Should Focus on Human Dignity at Work

Strategy+Business

Conflict resolution expert Donna Hicks explores the poorly understood and underutilized power of dignity.

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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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Inherited an Underperforming Team? What Now?

Let's Grow Leaders

If you’re a great leader, it’s bound to happen to you. You invest your heart and soul getting your team to peak performance, and just as you’re about to breathe a sigh of relief, you get the call. There’s an underperforming team that […]. The post Inherited an Underperforming Team? What Now? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The State of Fashion 2019: A year of awakening

McKinsey

The industry as a whole is embracing new opportunities—even as dangers lurk.

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Closing the Awareness Gap in Technology Projects

Strategy+Business

Even the best digital fixes sometimes fail, but focusing on nontechnical factors can ensure your investment pays off.

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The product management talent dilemma

McKinsey

Despite product managers’ central roles in software organizations, they are often neglected from a talent-management perspective. Four levers can address this industry-wide challenge.

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Rethinking the African business opportunity

McKinsey

Hopes are high for Africa’s long-term growth, driven by technology and basic services rather than resources. Survey respondents in Africa report more optimism—and better business practices—than peers elsewhere.

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Seeing your way to better strategy

McKinsey

Viewing strategy choices through four lenses—financial performance, markets, competitive advantage, and operating model—can help companies debias their strategic dialogues and make big, bold changes.

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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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Reviving grocery retail: Six imperatives

McKinsey

In the United States and Western Europe, many traditional grocery retailers are seeing their sales and margins fall—and things could get even worse. Here’s how to reverse the trend.

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In pursuit of prosperity

McKinsey

Why do some emerging economies grow rapidly while others languish? New research highlights the role of public policy, effective government, and globally competitive companies.

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Building the zero-based culture

McKinsey

There’s a soft side to zero-basing. Businesses that want zero-basing’s changes to last ignore it at their peril.

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Rebooting Japan’s mobility market

McKinsey

Digital players are revamping the country’s taxi industry. These developments could have implications for other places facing similar economic, demographic, and regulatory trends.

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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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A welcome change in lease-accounting rules

McKinsey

New rules will mean better estimates for investors, but they should have little to no effect on how companies operate and create value.

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Permian, we have a gas problem(s)

McKinsey

The Permian is experiencing its first natural gas problem. Gas production is starting to exceed pipeline capacity exiting the Permian, and in-basin prices are falling as a result. Paradoxically, the second problem is a potential overreaction to the first problem: market fundamentals could attract too many pipelines, and the Permian runs the risk of having underutilized pipelines.

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The rise of digital challengers – Perspective on the Czech Republic

McKinsey

How digitization can become the next growth engine for the Czech Republic.

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The rise of digital challengers – Perspective on Slovakia

McKinsey

Digitization could become the next economic growth engine for Slovakia.

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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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OFSE quarterly: Volatile end to a positive quarter

McKinsey

Crude oil prices rose during the third quarter to reach their highest level in four years, while increased E&P capital expenditures and continued efficiency improvements resulted in better OFSE performance.

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The European electric bus market is charging ahead, but how will it develop?

McKinsey

Widescale adoption of electric buses in Europe is near. There is still a lot of uncertainty around eBus battery charging strategies and the optimal type of charging hardware, mainly related to costs and operational flexibility.

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In full swing: North America’s crude prices and changing takeaway capacity

McKinsey

The first half of 2018 saw crude production continuing to rise in North America. US crude exports are also on the rise, but ample production growth and constrained takeaway capacity have combined to create a tight market with big discounts.

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14 Benefits of Employee Engagement that Work

Vantage Circle

Before explaining the benefits of employee engagement, a quick recap on what employee engagement means. It refers to the emotional attachment employees have with their organisation. According to a dictionary, it is the “emotional connection an employee feels towards his or her organization, which tends to influence his or her behaviors and level of effort in work-related activities.”.

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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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14 Benefits of Employee Engagement that Work

Vantage Circle

Before explaining the benefits of employee engagement, a quick recap on what employee engagement means. It refers to the emotional attachment employees have with their organisation. According to a dictionary, it is the “emotional connection an employee feels towards his or her organization, which tends to influence his or her behaviors and level of effort in work-related activities.”.

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Closing the Awareness Gap in Technology Projects

Strategy+Business

Even the best digital fixes sometimes fail, but focusing on nontechnical factors can ensure your investment pays off.

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Leaders Should Focus on Human Dignity at Work

Strategy+Business

Conflict resolution expert Donna Hicks explores the poorly understood and underutilized power of dignity.

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Closing the Awareness Gap in Technology Projects

Strategy+Business

Even the best digital fixes sometimes fail, but focusing on nontechnical factors can ensure your investment pays off.

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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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Leaders Should Focus on Human Dignity at Work

Strategy+Business

Conflict resolution expert Donna Hicks explores the poorly understood and underutilized power of dignity.

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