Sat.Apr 02, 2016 - Fri.Apr 08, 2016

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How to Become a More Effective Manager #WinningWell

Let's Grow Leaders

As we’ve been traveling for our book tour and media interviews, David and I consistently get asked questions we imagine may be on your mind as well. So as we begin our official launch of Winning Well, we share with you why we believe this message is so vital for you and your organization. If you haven’t picked up a copy, you can get it on Amazon, in hardback or audio version.

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Building a digital-banking business

McKinsey

Banks have been using digital technologies to help transform various areas of their business. There’s an even bigger opportunity—go all digital.

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Global Power Shift

Strategy+Business

Fundamental changes -- driven by international currencies, the state-owned enterprise model, and rapid technological evolution -- are affecting the way every company does business.

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This is a big creativity killer

World Economic Forum

A new study suggests that creativity can be stifled by this simple act.

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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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#WinningWell – Your Practical Guide from Amacom Books

Let's Grow Leaders

The Winning Well ruckus has been a delight…and part of that is the chance to be part of Amacom’s book family. The American Management Association is a leader’s source for so many great resources, it’s an honor to have Winning Well among them. A Winning Well Preview on AMACOM. “You can’t be in last place!” Joe shouted, and immediately winced as he saw Ann’s exhausted eyes begin to tear up.

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The power of parity: Advancing women's equality in the United States

McKinsey

Every state and city in the United States has the opportunity to further gender parity, which could add $4.3 trillion to the country’s economy in 2025.

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Describe YOUR Competitive Edge in One Word

Inventive Problem Solving

Before you think about what your competitive edge might be let me tell you a brief story. It’s a true story that will help explain what I mean by the challenge that I have posed to you in the title of this piece. Not long ago I accompanied a long-standing client of mine to a business conference where he would be speaking as part of a panel. After his brief presentation and the Q & A, the moderator of this panel remarked to him, in front of the audience, “your passion for this is obvious”.

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Leadership Heresy: A #Winningwell Guest Post by David Dye

Let's Grow Leaders

I’m in trouble now. I’m about to commit heresy. I want to address what I believe to be one of the most important aspects of your workplace leadership. In my work with thousands of business leaders across industries, geography, and over many years, I’ve repeatedly seen people lose their influence because they don’t address this one thing. In many leadership forums, many leadership books, and not a few social media memes, what I’m about to say would be skewered, and yet… your credibility and influ

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Digital strategy: Understanding the economics of disruption

McKinsey

Responding to digital disruption isn’t about creating a list of digitization priorities; it’s about identifying where you are vulnerable and where you can create value.

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Twilight of the Central Bankers

Strategy+Business

In his new book, Mohamed A. El-Erian argues that the world's masters of monetary policy have reached the peak of their ability to influence the course of the global economy.

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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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Toward a customer-centric construction-equipment industry

McKinsey

In a time of considerable change, European OEMs see value-creating opportunities in demand from outside markets and in aftermarket services.

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Which commercial models make mobile-enterprise SaaS start-ups successful?

McKinsey

A new survey shows that some SaaS providers achieve greater value per customer than others. Their strong go-to-market strategies may help explain this trend.

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Labor Pains

Strategy+Business

The combination of tight markets and a flurry of state actions on minimum wages is quickly imposing new local standards on employers.

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Radical Intimacy and the Smartphone

Strategy+Business

Many companies are unprepared for the level of connection that the smartphone is bringing them. It raises a fundamental issue involving user interface -- an issue that is not just technological, but that concerns the nature of human relationships. Tens of thousands of computer applications and the business processes they embody, including thousands used by businesses to connect with their customers and employees, may need to be reengineered for smartphones and tablets.

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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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To Be or Not to Be

Strategy+Business

Today, everybody is a decision maker. Here's how to make sure your company is not paralyzed by Hamlets.

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The delivery challenge: A systematic approach to achieving breakthrough impact

McKinsey

We have developed a 10-step approach to help governments deliver impact that can greatly improve their citizens’ lives.

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India: Towards energy independence 2030

McKinsey

India is the world's fourth largest energy consumer. This report offers a long view of the sustainability of the country's current usage and opportunities to leverage new global supply dynamics and technologies.

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