Sat.Nov 05, 2016 - Fri.Nov 11, 2016

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5 Conversations Your Millennial Employees Are Longing To Have

Let's Grow Leaders

Morgan (a family friend who also happens to be a millennial) was practically screaming in frustration as we began our mentoring session, “Arghhh, Karin, I’m just so frustrated. They want me to do all this crap… none of it seems important, and it’s getting in the way of my real work.” It would have been tempting to just take Morgan’s word for it– that the “crap” she was being asked to do made no sense.

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The changing market for food delivery

McKinsey

Online food-delivery platforms are expanding choice and convenience, allowing customers to order from a wide array of restaurants with a single tap of their mobile phone.

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Slow-Motion Automation

Strategy+Business

Automation -- in the form of machine learning, robotics, autonomous vehicles, white-collar bots, exoskeletons, and so on -- is changing the nature of work to such a degree, and in so many industries, that experts often express concern about the imminent destruction of a large number of jobs. But looking back at how disruptive technologies have made their way into common use suggests those fears are misplaced, because automation can take its own sweet time in displacing labor.

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Trump’s election tells us that we’re all a bunch of liars

Penelope Trunk

Last night my husband and I woke up in the middle of the night to talk politics. We didn’t talk about how surprised we were. We went through the list of people we know who voted for Trump but wouldn’t admit it. We know a lot of them because we don’t live in California or New York. We live in The Rest of The Country. If you live on the coasts you probably don’t understand what it’s like to be surrounded by Trump voters, so I’ll tell you.

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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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The Morning After: 6 Sure-Fire Ways to Ensure Your Training Sticks

Let's Grow Leaders

“John” glanced excitedly at the conference room walls filled with easel sheets, plans and ideas. And then sighed deeply as he shuffled though his deep pile of notes and action items. “Karin, I guarantee you, I’ll be a better leader tomorrow morning as a result of your Winning Well bootcamp. And I’m almost certain I’ll still be a better leader the following week, and maybe even the week after that.

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Making your marketing organization agile: A step-by-step guide

McKinsey

Everyone wants to be “agile” these days. Here’s how successful companies put together the teams and the capabilities to actually make it happen at scale.

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Transformation with a capital T

McKinsey

Companies must be prepared to tear themselves away from routine thinking and behavior.

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Strategy and the art of motorcycle maintenance

McKinsey

What I learned about empirical analysis, dominant hypotheses, and the value of a clean workshop while crossing Australia on my bike.

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Starting at the source: Sustainability in supply chains

McKinsey

By working closely with their suppliers, consumer companies can lessen their environmental and social impact and position themselves for strong growth.

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Digital innovation in consumer-goods manufacturing

McKinsey

Consumer-goods companies have begun to capture value by applying digital tools to manufacturing. Here’s a look at how they’re doing this today—and how they might do so tomorrow.

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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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How retailers can improve price perception—profitably

McKinsey

New methodologies, powered by big data and advanced analytics, can help retailers attract value-conscious consumers without sacrificing margins.

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Transforming HR and culture: An interview with Banco de Crédito del Perú’s Bernardo Sambra

McKinsey

An HR leader describes how an effort to increase his bank’s efficiency meant challenging the bank’s culture—and himself.

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How private equity adapts: A discussion with Don Gogel

McKinsey

A longtime private-equity CEO reflects on the advantages of pure-play firms, how to deploy virtual expertise, and why general partners are like wineries.

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A better way to M&A: Zeroing in on telecom value

McKinsey

With organic growth opportunities narrowing, telecom players need a better way to screen potential M&A targets. A data-rich, heat map–based approach can help.

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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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The Demands on Auto Suppliers

Strategy+Business

The vast and crucial auto suppliers industry faces several competitive challenges -- rapid growth in emerging markets, pressure to meet clean air and mileage regulations, and the impact of technology and connectivity. Amid intense competition, suppliers will have to learn how to differentiate themselves and their products to preserve a profitable place in the automobile ecosystem and maintain high entry barriers for rivals.

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Poll Positions

Strategy+Business

The failure of prognosticators to call the U.S. presidential election correctly should make us take another look at our own preconceived notions about big data and analytics. It takes human contact to predict an election.

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Margaret Heffernan's Required Reading

Strategy+Business

An author, speaker, and former CEO calls out books that will make you a better leader.

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The CEO as Activist

Strategy+Business

In this Young Prof interview, Duke professor Aaron Chatterji tells strategy+business about the role he thinks 21st century business leaders should take on the world stage, from delivering CSR with greater impact to sounding off on their personal convictions.

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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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Making the Leap to Parallel Computing

Strategy+Business

The world is shifting its dominant technological model away from serial programming, and for many incumbents the transition will be challenging.

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The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Cracking Wise in Online Job Ads

Strategy+Business

The use of humor in job listings posted on the Internet can grab people's attention, but it may turn them off to the actual job and company being advertised.

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s+b Trend Watch: The Aging Workforce Is Pressuring Cities

Strategy+Business

An aging population and slower birthrates are presenting challenges to cities around the world.

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