Sat.Oct 01, 2016 - Fri.Oct 07, 2016

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Teachable Moments: Learning to Win Well the Hard Way

Let's Grow Leaders

When I told “John” what I did for a living, he chuckled. “Oh, I learned how to be a good leader the hard way.” . Don’t we all. . It’s often our most klutsy moves that teach us how to Win Well. John’s Story. Here is “John’s” story. I hope you’ll share yours with our LGL community in the comments below.

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Making data analytics work for you—instead of the other way around

McKinsey

Does your data have a purpose? If not, you’re spinning your wheels. Here’s how to discover one and then translate it into action.

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What Does the Rise of 3D Printing Mean for Global Companies?

Strategy+Business

With manufacturing put into the hands of small firms and even consumers, traditional value chains may no longer be as advantageous.

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Making data analytics work for you—instead of the other way around

McKinsey

Does your data have a purpose? If not, you’re spinning your wheels. Here’s how to discover one and then translate it into action.

IT 112
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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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Leadership and behavior: Mastering the mechanics of reason and emotion

McKinsey

A Nobel Prize winner and a leading behavioral economist offer common sense and counterintuitive insights on performance, collaboration, and innovation.

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How telecom companies can win in the digital revolution

McKinsey

For telecoms, making smart use of digital technologies calls for a wholesale digital transformation. Five steps are needed to make it happen.

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Creating a successful Internet of Things data marketplace

McKinsey

Monetizing the flood of information generated by the Internet of Things requires a well-executed strategy that creates value.

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Steering IT into the digital manufacturing era

McKinsey

Mattias Ulbrich, CIO of Audi, discusses technology trends in the automotive industry and how his team is enabling next-generation manufacturing practices.

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Chinese consumers: Revisiting our predictions

McKinsey

As their incomes rise, Chinese consumers are trading up and going beyond necessities.

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Creating a successful Internet of Things data marketplace

McKinsey

Monetizing the flood of information generated by the Internet of Things requires a well-executed strategy that creates value.

Strategy 104
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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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What private-equity strategy planners can teach public companies

McKinsey

Successful PE firms model practices that would benefit any multibusiness enterprise—as well as some that break the public-company mold.

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How work will change in the next economy

McKinsey

Tim O’Reilly talks to McKinsey’s James Manyika about the interplay between technology, the economy, and the future of work.

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How we did it: Implementing a private-equity strategic vision

McKinsey

A private-equity veteran describes his approach to strategy.

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Steering IT into the digital manufacturing era

McKinsey

Mattias Ulbrich, CIO of Audi, discusses technology trends in the automotive industry and how his team is enabling next-generation manufacturing practices.

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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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The Best Laid Marketing Plans

Strategy+Business

Brilliant digital marketing will not compensate for a digitally disadvantaged business model.

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Wake Your Sleeping Learning and Performance Giants

Strategy+Business

Tools for successful leaders to identify and tear down hidden barriers that prevent their team from reaching full potential.

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Hugh Herr Wants to Build a More Perfect Human

Strategy+Business

Hugh Herr, who lost his lower legs in a climbing accident as a teenager, has dedicated his remarkably fruitful career to reimagining the relationship between people and machines. A computer scientist, mechanical engineer, and biophysicist, Herr has developed a series of advanced prosthetics and devices that he calls "extreme bionics." And he believes the process of using materials, software, and artificial knowledge to enhance human performance and experience is just beginning.

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William Taylor Explains How Companies Can Be Simply Brilliant Copy

Strategy+Business

Innovation and superior performance aren't just for Silicon Valley disruptors and global giants.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.