Sat.Mar 14, 2020 - Fri.Mar 20, 2020

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Leaders Share about Diversity and Inclusion: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival! This month, our contributors share their thoughts about diversity and inclusion AND we share some powerful videos on the subject. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to […]. The post Leaders Share about Diversity and Inclusion: A Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Balance your Workload on High-Visible Projects

Career Advancement

“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” ~ Carl Jung. Gabrielle had been working to take on the types of responsibilities needed to move up the ladder for a promotion. She was striving to increase her visibility by taking on high-profile projects. About a month in, however, she felt completely overwhelmed. She’d taken on two new projects that made up nearly half of her workload.

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Leadership in a crisis: Responding to the coronavirus outbreak and future challenges

McKinsey

For many executives, the coronavirus pandemic is a crisis unlike any other in recent times. Five leadership practices can help you respond effectively.

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Schools are closed. Kids are home. What’s the long-term impact of that?

Penelope Trunk

Sometime in February, it was clear that the US was headed toward crisis, and every day we don’t take major action would make the crisis geometrically worse. Suburban schools closed first. The last school districts to close are bigger cities, because they had to figure out how to get breakfast and lunch to the kids who depend on it. For homeless kids, and hungry kids, school is a home away from home. .

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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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Why Your Team Needs Your Confidence Right Now

Let's Grow Leaders

Your confidence is fuel for problem-solving and creativity In the past two weeks, we’ve been in several meetings and conversations with leaders responding to rapidly changing coronavirus scenarios. Regardless of the industry, as leaders shared responses and next steps, many of their […]. The post Why Your Team Needs Your Confidence Right Now appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Improve Leadership Skills Today with Supervisor Courses [Online and Offline]

CMOE

There is no question about how important it is to train supervisors or front-line leaders on essential leadership skills. Supervisors are typically promoted due to their technical skills, knowledge, and expertise, but they often haven’t yet developed the skills required to be a strong supervisor and fulfill their leadership responsibilities effectively, which can have many far-reaching repercussions on the organization.

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I thought coronavirus would be more fun

Penelope Trunk

I had this idea that coronavirus would be heaven for me because I’ve been working from home with my kids circling all day long for ten years. This should be my time to shine. I was looking forward to when schools closed down. I wanted all the parents to ask each other: How are you coping???? Finally, I will get to be the parent who is on top of things.

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Leading Through Crisis and Change

Let's Grow Leaders

Coronavirus has turned the world upside down. When you’re called on to lead your team through crisis and rapid change, focus on clear, concise, calm communication. In this episode, get a practical example and more ways you can lead your team […]. The post Leading Through Crisis and Change appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Coronavirus has turned the world upside down.

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25 Work From Home Tips for Scientists

Addgene

Are you a grad student, postdoc, or bench scientist who began working remotely recently? Most of us at Addgene began working from home last week to flatten the curve , but working remotely can be more difficult if your work is based in the lab. If you’re unsure what to do during this period, check out these tips and resources collated by Addgenies to help you keep calm and science on.

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Leadership in the time of coronavirus: COVID-19 response and implications for banks

McKinsey

As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to reverberate, banks have a role to play as systemic stabilizers.

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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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Building Positive Workplace Relationships

Vantage Circle

Human beings have an inherent need to connect with people around them socially. The same rule applies to your workplace, as well. When employees have a good relationship with their peers, they are happier and more productive in general. In fact, a Gallup survey found that 49% of the engaged employees believe that a strong positive relationship in the workplace is crucial to achieving success.

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Responding to coronavirus: The minimum viable nerve center

McKinsey

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, companies need a crisis response coordinated by top management that gives experts and managers the autonomy to implement creative, pragmatic solutions.

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The CIO’s moment: Leadership through the first wave of the coronavirus crisis

McKinsey

It’s already clear that CIOs during the coronavirus outbreak are playing a central role in navigating the crisis, even as companies grapple with the implications.

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How to decarbonize global power systems

McKinsey

Decarbonization is becoming a higher priority. Here is how it can be done—and how much it might cost.

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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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Private equity and the new reality of coronavirus

McKinsey

Sponsors and their portfolio companies need to adjust quickly to the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s the new playbook.

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Supply-chain recovery in coronavirus times—plan for now and the future

McKinsey

Actions taken now to mitigate impacts on supply chains from coronavirus can also build resilience against future shocks.

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Coronavirus: A response framework for advanced industries companies

McKinsey

As the coronavirus causes worldwide challenges for healthcare systems and economies, advanced industries companies are looking for strategies to navigate the difficult, evolving situation.

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Asia’s Generation Z comes of age

McKinsey

The youngest generation of Asian consumers is becoming a force.

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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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Completing a transformation in the consumer-goods industry

McKinsey

In a dynamic environment, every organization must realign its operating model. Consumer-packaged-goods players are no exception. But what’s the secret to a successful transformation? Here are six ideas.

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Digital disruption and the role of M&A

McKinsey

Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures are an important way for companies to reposition their organizations to compete in the digital age.

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Digital platforms in chemicals: The game is on—will the winner take all?

McKinsey

Direct commercial interfaces—or digital platforms—are increasingly preferred by B2B buyers. Chemical companies that hope to win in this space must move fast.

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Bringing a real-world edge to forecasting

McKinsey

To improve the accuracy of corporate forecasts, build in the physical parameters from company operations.

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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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Creating the bank enterprise risk management function of the future

McKinsey

To enhance enterprise risk management (ERM), banks need to transform the function. Here’s what can help.

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Uncovering the state of fashion

McKinsey

With the global economy cooling and concerns about sustainability rising, the mood among fashion-industry executives is far from exuberant.

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The secret to unlocking hidden value in the balance sheet

McKinsey

For many companies, managing financial resources is a challenge. But combining analytics with a holistic approach to balance sheet management can help capture the opportunity and improve performance.

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Implementing agile ways of working in IT to improve citizen experience

McKinsey

Government agencies are under pressure to deliver more and better services to their stakeholders. Agile ways of working can be transformative.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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The Hidden Benefits of Empowering Employees

Vantage Circle

There is a lot of evidence that empowering employees is directly linked with increased productivity. Not only that job satisfaction and loyalty to the company are also improved. One thing is for sure, the success of your company is directly linked with the success of your employees. When your employees are successful, so is your company. So, let’s get down to basics, shall we?

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8 Super Useful Tips To Improve Respect In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Workplaces are a reflection of society at large. Disrespectful behavior at work is a severe problem that is getting worse. According to an article published by Harvard Business Review, in a survey by Georgetown University of nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, respondents ranked ‘respect’ as the most important leadership behavior. Yet more and more employees report disrespectful and uncivil behavior each year, which affects their performance and job satisfaction.