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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To Be More Likeable, Learn to Listen

On The Job

Dave Kerpen says it’s “understandable” that a lot of people don’t think much about how to make themselves more likeable at work. After all, there is a tendency to put yourself first when trying to do your job and just take care of yourself every day, so trying to make others like you often isn’t a top priority. That’s why companies often face an uphill battle when it comes to improving the customer experience.

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Transforming operations management for a digital world

McKinsey

When combined, digital innovation and operations-management discipline boost organizations’ performance higher, faster, and to greater scale than has previously been possible.

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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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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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How a Messy Lunch Table Reveals Poor Leadership

On The Job

New research shows that leadership integrity matters the most to workers, but that quality may be difficult for some leaders as power can corrupt them. A Robert Half Management Resources survey finds that three-fourths of workers say integrity is the top attribute of corporate leaders, while just 10% say competitiveness a primary virtue. (Workers 55 and over placed a greater emphasis on fairness, while workers 18 to 34 were more likely to look for a strategic mindset.

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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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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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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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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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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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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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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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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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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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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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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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Chinese consumers: Revisiting our predictions

McKinsey

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

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

McKinsey

A private-equity veteran describes his approach to strategy.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

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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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The Best Laid Marketing Plans

Strategy+Business

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

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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.