Sat.Sep 17, 2016 - Fri.Sep 23, 2016

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Internal Internships- A Winning Well Best Practice

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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Finding the Right People to Make Change Happen

On The Job

When deciding which team member will be tapped as a change agent to help drive a new initiative, do you: a) select someone who has time to do it; b) has experience in the area; or c) draw names out of a hat and hope for the best. While most leaders would likely not choose the third option, many do rely on experience and availability as important criteria to be a change agent.

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New insights for new growth: What it takes to understand your customers today

McKinsey

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.

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Best way to stop emotional eating? Try emotional working.

Penelope Trunk

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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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

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™️.

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The Auto Industry's Real Challenge

Strategy+Business

As automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.

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How digital finance could boost growth in emerging economies

McKinsey

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.

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How to give a compliment

Penelope Trunk

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!

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My New Book: Productivity for Creative People

Lateral Action

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.

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Ryan Avent Explains How We Can Build the Wealth of Humans

Strategy+Business

As machines grow smarter and capture more of the value associated with work, how will people continue to keep busy and thrive?

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

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.

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Five technologies for the next ten years

McKinsey

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.

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Frontline Festival: Leaders Share Business Communication Tips

Let's Grow Leaders

Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is all about communication tips. 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 having fun with your team. Submit your ideas here! Often when the word “communication” is brought up, we think of what we are going to say.

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Improving healthcare for people with special or supportive-care needs

McKinsey

Certain individuals have especially complex medical and supportive-care needs. US state governments, private payors, providers, and technology companies are innovating to address them.

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Coping with China’s slowdown

McKinsey

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.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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!

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The Ebola crisis then and now: An interview with the UN’s David Nabarro

McKinsey

The UN doctor leading the global response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa explains how early action helped contain the crisis—and why there’s still more work to be done.

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Finding the true cost of portfolio complexity

McKinsey

A fine-grained allocation of costs can help companies weed out “freeloader” products and improve performance.

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Building the right organization for mergers and acquisitions

McKinsey

Support for deal making should be organization-wide.

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How Well Do You Know the Story of You?

Strategy+Business

The essence of who you are as a leader is made up of both successes and setbacks.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

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.

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Managers Need to Understand Their Sales Reps' Cultural Values

Strategy+Business

Employees who push innovative products have a tough job, but can be encouraged by managers who grasp their motivations to succeed.