Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Are your managers prepared to deal with the turbulent aftermath of the election? Regardless of the election’s outcome, it’s smart to be ready for a firestorm of distracted, energized, frustrated, hopeful, distraught, elated, concerned, confused, uncertain, joyful, worried hearts and minds… All […]. The post How to Help Your Team Prepare for the Turbulent Aftermath of the Election appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Meeting new consumer needs and expectations is critical to post-COVID-19 business success. Here’s a proven formula for upgrading customer experience.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Workplace readiness skills refer to the qualities that employers look for in employees. It is a combination of attributes and behaviors that will make employers hire a candidate. They are also called soft skills, employment ability skills, or job readiness skills. These skills help employees know how to cope with managers and coworkers. They help enhance the value of timeliness and develop an awareness of how others view us.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A common question I’m hearing lately goes something like this: My organization has recently downsized and now I’m doing more work covering for some colleagues who were laid off. I think I deserve a raise, but is that a reasonable request given that we just had to let people go? This is a great question…and a tough one to answer. When it comes to compensation, a lot of factors come into play.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2020

One of the most frequent concerns we hear from leaders and teams (where remote-work is the foreseeable norm) is the lack of a virtual watercooler. That metaphorical place where people exchange ideas, build connections, and spontaneous innovation thrives. The informal exchange of […]. The post 3 Ways to Create a Virtual Watercooler for Your Remote Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The construction technology ecosystem is shifting toward integrated software platforms that better serve customer needs. Significant opportunities exist for strategic and financial investors.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 27, 2020

25 Podcasts for Managers. Coaching for Potential. Radical Candor. WorkLife. HBR IdeaCast. Leadership Biz Cafe. Coffee with the Greats. Success Stories. Manager Tools. Beyond the To-Do List. The Accidental Creative. The Extraordinary Business Book Club. Brand Builder. Women’s Leadership Success. What Great Bosses Know. Leadership and Loyalty. The $100 MBA.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this wisdom-packed episode, executive coach and author Dawn Kirk gives you practical tools she developed throughout her career to help your team navigate the challenges of our times while remaining focused on the results the team exists to achieve. Listen to […]. The post Heartbeat Leadership – Interview with Dawn Kirk appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

To achieve both environmental and production goals, the forestry industry needs effective management and harvesting processes. Today, they are being transformed through more effective use of data.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Do you get misunderstood often by your employees while you give them suggestions or feedback? Do your recommendations get ignored often by your workers? As a manager, have you ever given critiques that were overlooked? If you have faced such issues with your employees, you might lack the skills of giving constructive criticism. You sure might have thought about providing constructive criticism but failed because you do not know the correct way?

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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.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Even in the best of times, being a leader can be challenging. Now the shock generated by the COVID19 virus has produced new and unexpected challenges that have left many leaders struggling to adapt. Moments like this have multiple and varied impacts. Some organizations and businesses are experiencing unsurpassed demand and it has taken an unparalleled effort to keep up with it.

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MindManager

OCTOBER 30, 2020

This blog post explores the stepladder technique, a powerful brainstorming strategy that involves consulting with team members gradually or one-by-one with the goal of improving group discussions and outcomes. Learn how this technique can improve collaboration and the decision-making process. Table of Contents What is the stepladder technique? The stepladder technique is a collaborative brainstorming […] The post The stepladder technique: how to use it for collaborative brainstorming appea

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Electric trucks are coming, but fleets need to find the best charging strategies to keep them going.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 24, 2020

1+1+1+1+1= 5 is Hard work. 1x5=5 is Smart Work. We've always said that 'Work smart and not hard,' but what a smart work really is? Can smart work bring you success, and if so, why are so many of us still busy working hard to achieve our goals by putting our blood and sweat into action? Image credit: Unsplash. It's pretty easy to understand what working hard entails when discussing the distinction between smart and hard work.

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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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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In managing a product portfolio, the balance between efficiency and value is a constant challenge. Taking a consumer-first approach to reduce complexity can increase portfolio performance.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Learn more about potential economic outcomes of the COVID-19 crisis and how global executives rate the likelihood of each one.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As education leaders consider their options in the age of the COVID-19 crisis, they must rethink the conventional wisdom.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The right business ecosystems can mitigate or negate the effects of structural obstacles to business building for Black business owners—and add $290 billion in business equity.

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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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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Automation will leave few roles untouched—and not everyone will be reskilled or redeployed successfully. Here’s what leaders can do now to give their talent, and their organizations, the best opportunity to thrive in an uncertain future.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You’re a kid. You’ve heard of McKinsey—maybe your parent even works here—yet you don’t quite get what we do all day. Basically, we help solve problems. Learn more about what we do and check out this interactive that shows how we helped some fish farmers in Latin America.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Developing artificial intelligence and analytics applications typically involves different processes, technology, and talent than those for traditional software solutions. Executives who possess a solid understanding of the basics can ensure they’re making the right investments in their tech stacks and teams to build reliable solutions at scale. We’ve created an interactive guide to help.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

To deliver lasting change, companies need to take actions that both boost performance and inspire their people.

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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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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

By enhancing crisis-challenged financial models with machine-learning techniques such as neural networks, banks can emerge stronger from the present crisis.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Disruptions in the auto industry will result in billions lost, with recovery years away. Yet companies that reimagine their operations will perform best in the next normal. .

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Overlaying real-time advanced analytics on data from online sensing can help to stabilize operations and increase capacity in water-treatment facilities.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Aneel Bhusri discusses serving customers as the COVID-19 crisis began, the limitations of remote work, data’s importance for employee diversity, and why companies need to have souls.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

India’s manufacturing sector could become an engine for economic growth and jobs—if it can specialize. Eleven high-potential value chains could more than double its manufacturing GDP in a few years.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic coincided with an industry already entering a downcycle. Adapting to the next normal requires management agendas that reflect lessons learned from the first half of 2020.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

McKinsey senior partners Brendan Gaffey and Lareina Yee share their perspectives on how the COVID-19 crisis has changed the technology sector—and how tech companies can thrive in the next normal. A transcript of their remarks follows below.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Consumers have recently been snapping up private-label goods at grocery and mass retailers. Will this trend last? Only if retailers develop a compelling private-label strategy and operating model.

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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.

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