Sat.Jul 16, 2016 - Fri.Jul 22, 2016

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Stress free ways to ask for a Promotion

Career Advancement

“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” ~ Jim Rohn. Bob wanted to step up. He felt it was time to earn more money. But how should he ask for a promotion ? What steps would make it most likely he’d get a “Yes”? He knew good managers want to see their employees move up the ladder. So he decided to approach his boss.

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People analytics reveals three things HR may be getting wrong

McKinsey

More sophisticated analyses of big data are helping companies identify, recruit, and reward the best personnel. The results can run counter to common wisdom.

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The reason we stink at solving our own problems (and how I get along with my ex-husband)

Penelope Trunk

I am in the car with the Ex and the kids. The Ex plays a Yeastie Girls CD, which was probably mine but he wanted it in the divorce. It’s a live concert and in the middle they start giving away speculums to promote women’s health. The boys perk up when the Yeastie Girls yell out to the audience, “Don’t use this in your butt!” Suddenly women’s health is a fascinating topic.

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Threatened by Dislocation

Strategy+Business

Not every new entrant in your market is a disruption. Learn how to diagnose and respond to threats. For further insights, read "Diagnosing Dislocation.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

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.

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5 Behaviors That Keep You From Getting Promoted

Let's Grow Leaders

I run into them in every company I work with. Solid managers with real contributions. They work hard, they’re incredibly loyal, and they’ve been on the succession planning list forever. Much of the time they even have an MBA…AND they’re stuck. The promotions come and go. They’ve heard the pep talk so many times they can recite it in their sleep. 5 Behaviors That Keep You From Getting Promoted.

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What’s next for China’s booming fintech sector?

McKinsey

The fast and furious growth of the country’s Internet finance industry will inevitably slow. Companies need to begin positioning themselves for sustainable success.

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How to reinvent the external-affairs function

McKinsey

Working with outside stakeholders is a rising priority for company leaders. But in a new survey, most executives say their organizations still lack the external-affairs capabilities they need to succeed.

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China’s One Belt, One Road: Will it reshape global trade?

McKinsey

One of the biggest stories in Asian business is China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, an economic and diplomatic program that could transform trade.

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The value in digitally transforming credit risk management

McKinsey

To withstand new regulatory pressures, investor expectations, and innovative competitors, banks need to reset their value focus and digitize their credit risk processes.

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What CEOs can teach the next US president

McKinsey

While the scale of managing an entire country differs in a number of ways from managing a company, there are lessons the next US president can glean from the CEO transition period.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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A package full of change: An interview with Ian Andrews of Commonwealth Bank of Australia

McKinsey

The fast pace of change in financial services can whipsaw frontline employees. One bank has responded with a new approach that makes change easier and faster for people to absorb.

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‘The ghost in the machine’: Managing technology risk

McKinsey

Technological risks are becoming more prominent—and more dangerous. Six principles can guide banks as they manage them.

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The evolving role of credit portfolio management

McKinsey

Banks can no longer manage loan books in isolation. A new survey reveals how portfolio managers are dealing with growing complexity.

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SREP: How Europe’s banks can adapt to the new risk-based supervisory playbook

McKinsey

The first round of Europe’s new supervisory process is in the books, and the next one is under way. Banks are likely to face new challenges from heightened supervisory expectations.

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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

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Transforming enterprise risk management for value in the insurance industry

McKinsey

Leading insurers are retooling the role of their risk function from incident response and compliance to an essential partner in advancing the business strategy.

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Voices of experience on the CEO transition

McKinsey

The former CEOs of Aetna and Covidien reflect on their early days in the role.

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Improving semiconductor R&D

McKinsey

Using data-driven insights speeds up delivery time, helps change mind-sets, and allows companies to tackle more complex projects.

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Diagnosing Dislocation

Strategy+Business

When deciding how to respond to a threatening new entrant, companies often assume that they are facing a disruption, that is, an innovation that allows upstarts to build a new market from the bottom up. But new products and services can enter your market from other directions, each distinct in terms of how, where, and when it affects your business. They are all market dislocations -- radical breakaways that create new markets and make old markets obsolete.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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.

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Unlocking Your Organizational DNA

Strategy+Business

Ten principles for empowering people and building high-performance companies.

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"Bad" Innovation Is Just What Your Company Needs

Strategy+Business

Blockbusters aren't the only path to success. Other types of innovation hold value and keep companies humming.

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Is the End Looming for Razor-and-Blades Pricing?

Strategy+Business

Companies might want to rethink the storied model of charging less up front to get more down the line -- especially as e-commerce offers consumers ever greater flexibility, information, and selection.

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The End of the Affair

Strategy+Business

Can a controversial dating site regain trust by rebranding itself?

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Steve Blank's Required Reading

Strategy+Business

A Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur whose ideas inspired the lean startup movement shares some of his favorite books.

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How Companies Can Avoid Getting Left Behind in the Talent Wars

Strategy+Business

Organizations that don't invest in their employees may not be able to field a full-strength team.

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Silicon Valley's Farsighted Banker

Strategy+Business

Silicon Valley Bank CEO and president Greg Becker is optimistic about growth in technology via innovations in FinTech, cybersecurity, drones, and more emerging industries.

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