Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

When I started my first HR job at 26, my boss handed me a stack of books and two pieces of advice. (1) Always read what the client is reading and (2) learn to “talk trucks” (meaning, “learn the business, kid.”) Straight […].

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Strategic Thinking 300

On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The holiday season is beginning to ramp up, and your thoughts may be consumed by Black Friday deals or how to make your nana's pecan pie. Amidst all these celebrations, however, it's time to also do a little career celebration. That's right -- it's time to give yourself the gift of new connections, better communications and making nice with teammates.

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Career Networking Communication Development 125

McKinsey

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Companies that succeed at meeting their analytics objectives let business goals drive the technology. Here’s how they structure a data architecture that works.

Architecture 109

Architecture 109

Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Humanity is moving into a world of abundance: a hybrid capitalist-sharing economy, in which the costs of producing and delivering most goods and services will dwindle to near zero. So says economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin, an advisor to the governments of Germany and China. This new hybrid economic system will be made possible through the provision of solar, wind, and other renewable energy on demand, facilitated through high-tech innovations such as the Internet of Things.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have […].

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

How can companies identify—and source—the technologies that will be critical for crafting a strategy to keep up in the shifting automotive landscape?

Strategy 104

Strategy 104

Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Amid rising drug costs and continuous change in the healthcare industry, pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which manage the provision of prescription drugs for more than 266 million U.S. citizens, are facing pressure to change their business models. The shift toward value-based medicine, a rising emphasis on consumer engagement, healthcare reform, and the abundance of new entrants all make it imperative for PBMs to reexamine the way they create and add value.

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Healthcare Medical Retail Networking 53

McKinsey

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

A focus on customer journeys, a dedicated digital team, agile methods, and strong talent can help government agencies move beyond incremental improvements and achieve transformative change.

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Government 93

McKinsey

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Combining digital applications with operational changes helps yield significant performance improvements that stand the test of time.

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Performance 105

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Leaders of organizations should beware chasing the next shiny object and instead focus on practical, time-tested topics that have proved to bring success.

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Scrutiny of retail banking sales practices is at a high pitch—banking leaders should also see this as an opportunity to reset and strengthen relationships with their customers.

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Retail Banking 78

McKinsey

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The country’s demographics and business climate have made it fertile ground for local companies with global aspirations.

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The path to better decision-making means untangling the crossed web of accountability [em dash] one decision at a time.

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In an age of fiscal uncertainty, US cities and states must optimize capital allocation to improve infrastructure planning.

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Digital manufacturing connects massive data pools, smarter machines, and innovative process technologies to help people be more productive.

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Manufacturing 56

Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Leading for creativity isn't about being an artistic free spirit -- it's about having the necessary skills to think in ways that get things done.

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Creativity IT 58