Imagining construction’s digital future
McKinsey
JUNE 24, 2016
The industry needs to change; here’s how to manage it.
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The Courage to Change Before You Have To
Strategy+Business
JUNE 21, 2016
Self-made billionaires offer powerful examples for established companies eager to reclaim industry leadership.
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Why being admired is overrated
Penelope Trunk
JUNE 23, 2016
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.
Capturing China’s $5 trillion productivity opportunity
McKinsey
JUNE 23, 2016
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.
8 Pillars of Leadership Development
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.
Sustaining sustainability: What institutional investors should do next on ESG
McKinsey
JUNE 22, 2016
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.
Looking beyond technology to drive sales operations
McKinsey
JUNE 24, 2016
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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Is peak oil demand in sight?
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Our latest research suggests lower long-term growth in demand for oil than previously forecast. This warrants a fresh, critical look at energy investments.
How incumbents become digital disruptors
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JUNE 21, 2016
Established companies are often late to spot mortal threats to their business model. Here’s how they should respond when industry disruption strikes.
Lessons from Latin America’s leading consumer-goods companies
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Our survey of local and multinational companies yields useful lessons in how to navigate the dynamic Latin American market.
Maximizing the value of G&A
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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.
The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones
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
Weathering the storm: Asia–Pacific Banking Review 2016
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JUNE 21, 2016
Our annual report finds an industry facing challenges to maintain its growth, but significant opportunities remain.
Jo Ann Jenkins's Required Reading
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The chief executive officer of AARP discusses the books that have contributed to her worldview.
Energizing worldwide oil and gas deepwater developments
McKinsey
JUNE 24, 2016
Deepwater is under the microscope in today’s environment. Oil executives discuss tactics to close the gap between development cost and commodity prices.
The Financial Insecurity Bias
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JUNE 19, 2016
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.
Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B
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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.
At Graduation Time, Sunny Teenagers vs. Glum Professionals
Strategy+Business
JUNE 22, 2016
Relentless waves of disruption can make it difficult for people to envision a bright future in their own field.
Keeping the Internet Trustworthy
Strategy+Business
JUNE 20, 2016
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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