Sat.May 07, 2016 - Fri.May 13, 2016

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When Transparency Goes Too Far

Let's Grow Leaders

My phone rang, “Karin I’ve just been told there’s going to be a restructure and significant downsizing. My team may or not be impacted. I have NO additional information, just that it will be months before all the dust settles.” Now, if you’ve been following my writing for any period of time you know I’m the poster child for transparency.

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The ‘how’ of transformation

McKinsey

In the consumer sector and in many other industries, transformation programs often fail. Creating a “performance infrastructure” can help ensure that yours won’t.

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Tips for making teams work better

Penelope Trunk

At age ten the Farmer was doing chores before and after school and most of the weekend. This was normal for his family. It’s what his parents did and what their parents did. I told him my kids were not doing that. Being a full-time farmer means kids don’t have the chance to figure out what they really want. But now that we live on a farm, I see farming like a language.

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Listen, Do You Want to Know a Secret?

Strategy+Business

Creating a company-wide culture that prizes sensitive brand, process, innovation, and database information is the key to extracting value from proprietary jewels without giving them away.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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The digital utility: New opportunities and challenges

McKinsey

Many utilities see the digital revolution as a threat to their business model, but massive opportunities await those able to transform themselves ahead of the curve.

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Partnering to shape the future–IT’s new imperative

McKinsey

To better serve companies, perform effectively, and meet emerging challenges, executives say their IT organizations should collaborate as partners with the business.

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Transforming life insurance with design thinking

McKinsey

Better addressing the evolving needs of consumers can help incumbents win their loyalty—and protect against new competitors.

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Learning at the speed of business

McKinsey

What digital means for the next generation of corporate academies.

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Using buzz analytics to gain a product and marketing edge

McKinsey

By capturing and analyzing social-media conversations, companies can improve their offerings and margins.

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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 power of gender parity in the United States

McKinsey

The United States is viewed as one of the most advanced countries in the world on gender parity. But on closer inspection, significant inequality still remains, and not just when it comes to pay, write Kweilin Ellingrud, James Manyika, and Jonathan Woetzel in The Huffington Post.

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Rethinking U.S. life insurance distribution

McKinsey

Slow growth in the U.S. life insurance industry has been a persistent challenge for years. More recently, changes in customer behavior are making this challenge even more complex. But these behavioral shifts may also hold the key to revitalizing growth through new approaches to distribution. A portfolio of three distinct distribution models, which jointly address the range of consumer needs--from tech-enabled face-to-face advice to remote channels--can set the stage for life insurers to grow and

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Are You a Likely CEO?

Strategy+Business

Track your chances of becoming a chief executive at one of the world's largest companies, based on a study of incoming leaders.

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Breaking the mold: How Crossrail’s Innovate 18 program works

McKinsey

A major project in London figures out how to get new ideas flowing.

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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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s+b Trend Watch: What Keeps CEOs Up at Night?

Strategy+Business

A PwC survey of 1,409 chief executives around the world identifies the top policy and business threats that companies will confront in 2016.

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What I Learned about Leadership in the Bush

Strategy+Business

My safari guides provided invaluable insights regarding teams, collaboration, and mission narrative.

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What Companies Gain from Providing Free Lunch to Employees

Strategy+Business

Far from an unnecessary perk, company-provided food and drink is an investment in productivity.

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A Not-So-Elementary Exploration of Brand Insight

Strategy+Business

In Small Data, Martin Lindstrom recounts his adventures in brand building.

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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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A Strategist's Guide to Industry 4.0.

Strategy+Business

Major innovations in digital technology, all coming to maturity right now, are transforming the energy and manufacturing industries. Robotics, 3D printing, data analytics, the Internet of Things, and digital fabrication are often thought of separately. But when they are joined together in a single value chain, they integrate the physical and virtual worlds.

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Too little too late: Sheryl Sandberg apologizes for Lean In

Penelope Trunk

Now that Sheryl Sandberg is a single mom, she has announced, in a post on Facebook , that it’s understandable that single moms do not Lean In. I am infuriated. First of all, why is Sandberg telling women they should all work? The whole point of feminism was so women could have choices instead of having someone tell them what to do with their life.

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