Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2016

It was late. It was just Joanne, the HR Director; Juan dusting the doors; and I left in the building. The only sounds were the swishing of the sprinklers hitting against the high glass windows. Joanne looked up at me from behind her desk with that exhausted, weary grin that comes from realizing that the work ahead is more complicated than you thought. “There’s a reason you told me that story last week about that CEO you’re working with, isn’t there?

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On The Job

AUGUST 15, 2016

Every workplace has at least one -- that snarky employee who is rude and has a ready put-down for any colleague unlucky enough to interact with him or her. But a new study shows that such an employee may be much more than just an annoyance -- he or she can become like a bad flu virus and begin infecting others with incivility. The result can be a work environment that saps the energy of workers and affects their productivity.

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IT 134

McKinsey

AUGUST 19, 2016

Advanced analytics opens vast untapped potential for farmers, investors, and emerging economies to reduce the cost of goods sold.

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Food 111

Strategy+Business

AUGUST 16, 2016

The eminent expert on leading change describes how three classics -- including one of Freud's major volumes -- influence his thinking.

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HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

Professional development

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 18, 2016

Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival gives tips about setting up a productive work space. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about communication tips. There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question.

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Motivation Consulting IT Communication 249

McKinsey

AUGUST 17, 2016

Companies that create exceptional customer experiences can set themselves apart from their competitors.

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 15, 2016

Living off the grid, even for a few days, shines a stark light on just how many resources go to waste when moving through a day in the developed world.

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Development 34

McKinsey

AUGUST 16, 2016

Companies have more data than ever at their disposal, but are they doing enough with it? Taking full advantage requires tackling legal, regulatory, and talent challenges.

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IT 73

McKinsey

AUGUST 19, 2016

To realize the full value potential of digital, successful sales organizations reorganize top to bottom, front end to back end. Here’s their road map.

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Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

Education

McKinsey

AUGUST 17, 2016

Not for successful companies, who tailor the digital experience to provide easy authentication while still valuing customer security. Here’s how they do it.

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IT 68

McKinsey

AUGUST 18, 2016

Energy storage can make money right now. Finding the opportunities requires digging into real-world data.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 19, 2016

To realize the full value potential of digital, successful sales organizations reorganize top to bottom, front end to back end. Here’s their road map.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 16, 2016

The world’s largest investors are determined to make the leap from big to great. Getting there will depend on a new understanding of strategic asset allocation.

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Construction 57

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

Solution

McKinsey

AUGUST 18, 2016

“Inside”-sales teams operating remotely are often viewed as local support for higher-profile field-sales forces. But centralization can turn inside sales into a significant source of revenue growth.

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McKinsey

AUGUST 17, 2016

Indonesia is the most attractive life insurance market with high profitability and growth, but not everyone wins in this market. What do the winners do differently?

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Insurance 41

McKinsey

AUGUST 15, 2016

Three steps can help.

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 17, 2016

The rise of Web 2.0 platforms and social media programs has the potential to enhance the way colleagues collaborate, but old work habits die hard.

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Media 31

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At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

Career

Strategy+Business

AUGUST 14, 2016

With a few changes, any company can increase the speed and effectiveness of its teams.

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IT 31