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How Managers (unintentionally) Roadblock an Empowered Team

Let's Grow Leaders

Most managers will say they want those outcomes and that they believe in an empowered team, but unintentionally prevent their teams from doing their best. One Big Reason Managers Disempower Their Team. The most common mistakes that disempower teams often result from a manager’s insecurity. How do you find the right balance?

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Has mining lost its luster? Why talent is moving elsewhere and how to bring them back

McKinsey

A well-managed, motivated, and trained workforce has been a core driver for productivity and safety in mining; an unprecedented skills shortage in the mining industry is elevating talent to the top of miners’ agendas.

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Mining for leadership with lean management

McKinsey

Three executives at one of the world’s most unusual mining operations describe how even in a highly unpredictable context, lean management improves not just productivity, but also how people lead.

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How procurement leaders can bring metals and mining up to speed

McKinsey

Procurement is critical to manage the fallout of the COVID-19 crisis. Assertive and resourceful leaders can help mining companies address immediate imperatives and prepare for a quick recovery.

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How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

Let's Grow Leaders

In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. Managers can learn to be more strategic through understanding, exposure and challenge. Instead invest in your highly talent managers and teach them the art of strategy. How Help a Manager Become More Strategic.

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Streaming and royalties in mining: Let the music play on

McKinsey

Renewed growth sentiment among miners’ management teams, combined with the rise of streaming-and-royalty financing over the past ten years, suggests that this particular type of alternative financing could be set for significant expansion over the next decade.

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How to Host Better, More Focused and Productive Executive Visits

Let's Grow Leaders

Reduce “Zoo Fatigue”: Take Control of Executive Visits “Hi Karin, I’m a manager of our flagship location. Establish Your Leadership As a mentor of mine, Gail used to say, “Where there is chaos seize control.” Which is pretty cool. And… we are getting SO MANY executive visits. Your turn.

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