Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 18, 2017
I can’t tell you how many times someone has asked me to be their mentor, and when I asked what they were looking to accomplish–I was met with a blank stare. I guess they were just looking for me to start espousing wisdom to help get their career to the next level. But mentoring doesn’t work that way. To find a great mentor, start by being a rock star mentee.
Career Advancement
JULY 17, 2017
“Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied. customers, which leads to profitability.” ~Anne M. Mulcahy, former CEO of Xerox~. Client Theresa asks: Over the past year, two great employees on my team quit their new job.
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McKinsey
JULY 21, 2017
Robots have long carried out routine physical activities, but increasingly machines can also take on more sophisticated tasks. Experts provide advice on the skills people will need going forward.
Strategy+Business
JULY 16, 2017
Even at a time when e-commerce and digital currency are ubiquitous, retailers and banks are still struggling to design and adopt large-scale systems that allow seamless, frictionless electronic payments.
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.
Penelope Trunk
JULY 20, 2017
In the Mailbag section of my site I answered a question from a woman who is worried about becoming financially dependent on her spouse if she doesn’t work. If you’ve been reading my writing for even a short amount of time, you already know what I told her : All people who have children are dependent on their partner. Because being a single parent is a million times harder than being a team.
Eat Your Career
JULY 17, 2017
As a career coach , I hear a lot of the same questions. While human beings are endlessly unique, they’re also surprisingly similar. Many people struggle with the same career and workplace challenges. One of the most common questions I hear is this: “How do I know when it’s time to quit?”. It’s a hard question to answer because there are so many considerations.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Strategy+Business
JULY 19, 2017
An informal social media style can backfire on an unknown company, but boost trust among a target audience that is familiar with the firm.
World Economic Forum
JULY 18, 2017
The technology that enables Bitcoin could redefine how artists distribute and are paid for their work.
Lateral Action
JULY 17, 2017
This week’s guest on the 21st Century Creative Podcast is Nick Dunin, co-founder of Beyond Rest, a company that operates float centres in three Australian cities. Nick is on a mission to help people get in touch with their best selves via floating. He’s also had a very unusual journey as an entrepreneur and he […]. The post The Floatation Tank: a Short Cut to Your Superpower?
McKinsey
JULY 21, 2017
Rapid advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are making inroads in the workplace, with machines carrying out physical and cognitive activities. What will this mean for employment?
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.
Strategy+Business
JULY 18, 2017
Chess champion Garry Kasparov replays his historic loss to Deep Blue to illuminate the potential of AI.
McKinsey
JULY 19, 2017
In the United States, governments are increasingly turning to public-private partnerships (P3s) to implement public infrastructure works. Here’s why the benefits of P3 project delivery, not just financing, will continue to shift the market in this direction.
McKinsey
JULY 17, 2017
McKinsey research finds seven levers can fix construction’s productivity problem, but they require a new approach from all players. We heard from industry leaders about which barriers to change are most likely to fall first.
McKinsey
JULY 20, 2017
During the age of entrepreneurship, the gap between rich and poor grew rapidly. New business models directing capital in a more purposeful, moral way can help change that.
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
JULY 21, 2017
Independent work is on the rise, thanks in part to new digital platforms that allow people to find work and offer their skills. What will this do to traditional work routines?
McKinsey
JULY 17, 2017
For all of its remarkable growth, ridesharing is still far from ubiquitous. To boost miles traveled, the industry will need new solutions, including smarter design.
McKinsey
JULY 17, 2017
Mired by underdigitization and fragmentation, construction must find a new way to build.
McKinsey
JULY 19, 2017
Companies can protect existing, and drive new, revenue by focusing on seven activities.
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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
JULY 21, 2017
The CEO of Shire explains how he’s repositioning the company and gearing up for more change.
McKinsey
JULY 21, 2017
The adoption of new technology and new work practices poses particular challenges to both business and policy makers. What are the key priorities they should look to address?
McKinsey
JULY 19, 2017
In an era of narrow margins and slow growth, insurers’ need to invest in analytics has never been greater. A few thoughtful initiatives can accelerate the analytics journey.
McKinsey
JULY 20, 2017
There’s a monster that eats projects: scope creep. To keep the creep at bay, organizations need discipline, collaboration, and a relentless focus on real user needs.
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?
McKinsey
JULY 17, 2017
The Garden State can build a future-oriented, high-growth economy by addressing challenges in business, infrastructure, investment, and its workforce.
McKinsey
JULY 20, 2017
To manage costs and schedules more effectively, a four-pronged strategy can identify and limit variability in process execution.
McKinsey
JULY 20, 2017
What are the major opportunities from digital in chemicals, and what must leaders do to capture them?
McKinsey
JULY 18, 2017
To avoid getting left behind in China’s specialty-chemical market, international companies need a new approach.
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.
McKinsey
JULY 20, 2017
Construction lags behind other industries in its ability to manage complex projects, but two new approaches will help close the gap.
McKinsey
JULY 20, 2017
The question for most banks is not whether to deploy artificial intelligence–based technology but how to do so effectively.
Strategy+Business
JULY 20, 2017
This month's closure of a burrito shop for possible norovirus shows how vulnerable a company's image is in the digital age.
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