Let's Grow Leaders
MARCH 7, 2017
Have you ever had a supervisor who congratulated you for doing something that you knew wasn’t praiseworthy, or worse, something you knew actually made things worse in the long run? Or have you seen a peer recognized for their “great work” only to find yourself secretly muttering “If they only knew?” I see this happen all the time.
Career Advancement
MARCH 6, 2017
“There is no[thing] better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” ~Malcolm X~. When Stacy started work, she found it exciting and rewarding. She felt she was moving up and making a difference. But lately, when she walks in the door at work she feels drained and unenthusiastic.
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McKinsey
MARCH 9, 2017
Regulation, product complexity, and insurers’ large balance sheets have kept digital attackers from insurers’ gates. That is changing, but in ways incumbents should embrace. They can flourish in the digital age—if they move swiftly and decisively.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 8, 2017
Robots are becoming chefs, and software is our new chauffeur, but their capacity for empathy leaves something to be desired.
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.
World Economic Forum
MARCH 6, 2017
J. Bradford DeLong looks at lessons from history to understand economic growth and productivity.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 8, 2017
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. When it comes to career success—and more importantly, career fulfillment—it’s important to know what you’re looking for. Everyone has a different version of what “success” and “fulfillment” really mean to them. Recommended Download: How Nourishing Is Your Career?
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 8, 2017
Artificial intelligence could benefit from a lot more emotional intelligence.
Wrike
MARCH 7, 2017
Solving complex problems may be difficult — but it doesn’t have to be excruciating. You just need the right frame of mind and a process for untangling the problem at hand. Luckily for you, there are plenty of techniques available to solve whatever problems come at you in the workplace. When faced with a doozy of a problem, where do you start? And what problem solving techniques can you use RIGHT NOW that can help you make good decisions?
McKinsey
MARCH 7, 2017
PayPal’s CEO explains how digital can bring new people into the banking fold and create opportunities for them to spend, save, and make charitable contributions.
McKinsey
MARCH 9, 2017
Analysis of high-stakes transformations reveals a few pragmatic lessons that increase the odds of meeting the organization’s objectives.
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.
McKinsey
MARCH 10, 2017
The life-sciences industry is embracing digital to unlock innovation. We spoke to ten digital leaders at global pharmaceutical companies to understand how they focus their efforts.
McKinsey
MARCH 9, 2017
Real-estate developers should accept that business as they have known it is changing. By adopting new construction technologies, they can improve delivery and affordability.
McKinsey
MARCH 6, 2017
R&D leaders can boost productivity by using advanced analytics to create stronger, faster engineering teams.
McKinsey
MARCH 10, 2017
Plummeting prices forced oil and gas companies get serious about rising production costs. They have. Now the challenge is to preserve those gains.
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
MARCH 9, 2017
China Vanke executive Zhang Xu describes how his real-estate company has met the challenges of overseas expansion.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 7, 2017
The author of Hooked recommends four books for the leaders of consumer companies seeking to create habit-forming products and services.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 6, 2017
Google vaulted from nowhere to grab the lead in driverless cars, but Waymo aims to win the race.
McKinsey
MARCH 9, 2017
How one Asian developer is using planning and technology to make cities work for people.
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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
MARCH 7, 2017
Improved rail connectivity could transform development opportunities—and the entire economy—in the United Kingdom.
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