Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is all about having fun. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about giving thanks. Submit your ideas here! Chip Bell of the Chip Bell Group finds fun in his surroundings such as a happy office with great music, quirky artifacts, awesome pictures, a gazillion books, and a cat that sleeps on the copier nearby.

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Consulting Leadership IT 432

McKinsey

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Stylish, affordable clothing has been a hit with shoppers. Now companies are trying to reduce its social and environmental costs.

IT 111

IT 111

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Operating with speed and urgency, although a necessary attribute of leadership, is not sufficient. Because people don't experience time with linear consistency, it's important for leaders to grasp the concept of social synchrony: the way people adapt and react to create a sense of flow in interactions. Research has found that people who rank high on a preference for synchrony are able to notice these differences in pace, and can adjust their own behaviors and, in turn, collaborate more effective

Management 78

Management Management Leadership IT 78

McKinsey

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The last mile is seeing disruption from new business models that address customer demand for ever-faster delivery, as well as new technologies such as drones and autonomous ground vehicles.

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Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

Training Program

McKinsey

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Yes, but not by playing it safe. Set big goals, insist on a cultural shift, and model from the top.

IT 106

IT 106

McKinsey

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Investments in organizational capabilities rather than specific technology choices separate the leaders from the laggards.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 17, 2016

A number of countries in the region have high rates of consumer smartphone penetration, but businesses and governments need to catch up.

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Government 102

McKinsey

OCTOBER 18, 2016

By reassessing where waste is most prevalent in their value chains, companies can learn to close those loops to get more from the resources and materials they use.

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McKinsey

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Big data and advanced analytics will enable a wide range of new business applications for life insurers, empowering sales forces and better serving consumers.

Insurance 80

Insurance 80

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The robots are nowhere near ready to take over crucial logistics and customer-service functions.

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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.

Performance

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 16, 2016

To repair your company's reputation, reflect on what it means to build trust.

IT 68

IT 68

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Being recognized as an international brand is usually a decided competitive advantage. But some markets and certain consumers prefer local firms.

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Lasting confidence in a company is built one customer interaction at a time.

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IT 67

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

A beloved consumer brand can erode and self-destruct for many reasons, but in more cases than not, the brand devaluation comes from subtle breakdowns inside the organization that diminish the brand's appeal, leading consumers to embrace more compelling alternatives.

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IT 65

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

CP

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

An MIT professor explores the powerful effects of open communication within a company.

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Communication 64

Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 16, 2016

From income inequality to gridlock, progress is coming from some unlikely sources.

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Target is the latest retailer to double down on mini versions of its stores -- and hopes to avoid others' pitfalls.

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Retail IT 56

Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2016

These are all real statements I’ve heard in the last few weeks: “Oh we don’t worry about observing our high-performing call center reps. We just focus on the ones who are struggling.” “John doesn’t really need a training and development plan like everyone else, he’s got his job nailed.” “Well, he’s a bit a rough around the edges, but we don’t say anything.

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Performance IT Development 503

Speaker: Speakers:

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.

Retail