Sat.Jun 18, 2016 - Fri.Jun 24, 2016

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Sustaining sustainability: What institutional investors should do next on ESG

McKinsey

Mainstream institutions have made progress integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into their investing, but they still have far to go. Six ideas can take them to the next level.

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The Financial Insecurity Bias

Strategy+Business

If people haven't lived up to their own financial expectations or think their peers are better off, it can affect the way they spend and save, and can make them more likely to behave unethically. Eesha Sharma, an assistant professor of business administration at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, discusses how "feeling poor" affects our behavior and the decisions we make.

IT 41
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Why being admired is overrated

Penelope Trunk

We are driving to cello lessons in Madison. Maybe you realize that just last week I wrote about about driving to cello lessons in Madison. Maybe my drives to Madison will be like Monet’s cathedrals : I’ll just keep popping them out, each written from a different angle, and you will learn to see the nuances of our family interactions in different lights.

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Capturing China’s $5 trillion productivity opportunity

McKinsey

It won’t be easy, but shifting to a productivity-led economy from one focused on investment could add trillions of dollars to the country’s growth by 2030.

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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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Maximizing the value of G&A

McKinsey

Reductions in general and administrative expenses flow right to the bottom line, but slash the wrong areas and you’ll get burned. We suggest a more strategic approach.

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How incumbents become digital disruptors

McKinsey

Established companies are often late to spot mortal threats to their business model. Here’s how they should respond when industry disruption strikes.

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Looking beyond technology to drive sales operations

McKinsey

New trends are forcing sales leaders to rethink how they sell. The right investment in sales operations can unlock sustainable growth.

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Meet today’s American consumer

McKinsey

US consumers feel better about their financial situation than they did a year ago, but they’re still hesitant to spend too much.

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Lessons from Latin America’s leading consumer-goods companies

McKinsey

Our survey of local and multinational companies yields useful lessons in how to navigate the dynamic Latin American market.

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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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Weathering the storm: Asia–Pacific Banking Review 2016

McKinsey

Our annual report finds an industry facing challenges to maintain its growth, but significant opportunities remain.

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Imagining construction’s digital future

McKinsey

The industry needs to change; here’s how to manage it.

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Energizing worldwide oil and gas deepwater developments

McKinsey

Deepwater is under the microscope in today’s environment. Oil executives discuss tactics to close the gap between development cost and commodity prices.

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The Courage to Change Before You Have To

Strategy+Business

Self-made billionaires offer powerful examples for established companies eager to reclaim industry leadership.

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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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Jo Ann Jenkins's Required Reading

Strategy+Business

The chief executive officer of AARP discusses the books that have contributed to her worldview.

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Keeping the Internet Trustworthy

Strategy+Business

Neustar president and CEO Lisa Hook began transforming the company four years ago by expanding on its heritage of building, and managing, massive data sets. Hook is confident the company will play an even bigger role in making the right connections as the Internet of Things takes off.

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At Graduation Time, Sunny Teenagers vs. Glum Professionals

Strategy+Business

Relentless waves of disruption can make it difficult for people to envision a bright future in their own field.

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