Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article reports on a study of women and men directors at more than 200 publicly traded companies on the major stock exchanges in the U.S. and Europe. The results provide key insights on how the presence of women influences boards. First, it turns out that women directors come to board meetings well-prepared and concerned with accountability. Second, women are not shy about acknowledging when they don’t know something, are more willing to ask in-depth questions, and seek to get things on the

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Accounts 136

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To successfully prepare a business for the future, leaders must possess expert change management skills. While the idea of embracing disruption and meaningful change may seem straightforward, the reality is that organizational infrastructure and interpersonal relationships can make it complex. Navigating these challenges can be difficult, but there are several things that leaders can do to prepare for the future: Invest in soft skills: People often perceive emotional intelligence and self-awaren

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Companies have a growing problem of information overload regarding markets and competitors, which often prevents the C-suite from making the best decisions available given the data at its disposal. While generative AI is often pitched as a way to create new content (information in, message out), it can work just as well — or depending on the application, even better — in reverse (message in, information out).

Marketing 127

Marketing 127

15Five

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

If you were one of the millions of people who obsessively tuned into the HBO series “Succession,” then you’ve seen how a poorly executed succession plan can throw an organization into chaos. But while succession planning isn’t nearly as dramatic in real life as it is on TV, it is still an important business practice. Effective succession planning can help mitigate business risks and limit the disruptions that occur when critical talent is lost.

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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!

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Great corporate cultures are not just good for performance, but for the flourishing and engagement of the people who work in them and to deliver greater meaning and purpose. But oft overlooked is the central role that curiosity plays in crafting an organizational culture. To unlock the potential of their institutions and the people within them, great leaders need to demonstrate consistent curiosity in four key areas.

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Organizational Change 123

Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I N HIS BOOK Thank You for Being Late , author and award-winning journalist Tom Friedman argues that to understand the twenty-first century, you must realize that “the planet’s three largest forces”—technology, globalization, and climate change—are accelerating all at once. As a business leader, you already get that. But, at the same time, you need to navigate other realities, too—like, for starters, figuring out your own goals and understanding and performing well in your job.

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Workflows Revenue Manager Accounts 67

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

An energy boost feels like happiness. 7 ways to give yourself an energy boost today.

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Energy Leadership Development Manager 91

Merzad

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As culture consultants, we often hear clients express a desire for a more collaborative and inclusive workplace. One of the key strategies we emphasize is the constant checking of assumptions and aligning actions with company values, rather than relying on preconceived notions. In the workplace, this translates to stepping out of comfort zones and being open to new perspectives that come from our differences.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Companies need more time, talent, and resources. To fuel winning moves, you must shift focus and investment away from less promising options. In Chapter 4 of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth , Patrick Thean tackles this challenge - how to identify and halt initiatives and activities that are distracting you from what truly matters.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Keeping your employees engaged, motivated, and satisfied throughout their journey with your organization is key to business success. Measuring employee experience allows HR professionals to understand how their workforce feels and ensure the team remains fulfilled. In this article, we’ll explore how to measure employee experience, evaluate the results, and turn them into meaningful action.

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Implementing new tools or business processes in your organization? Lemon Learning put together a practical 3 part guide to prevent the pitfalls of change management. Drive a successful change management project from diagnosis through to measurement.

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BetterUp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jump to section What’s a lifestyle coach? Why you should consider lifestyle coaching 4 benefits of lifestyle coaching What to expect from lifestyle coaching How do life coaches compare to other specialists?

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Benefits 52

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sponsor Content from IBM.

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15Five

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

People leaders who learn to embrace AI and leverage its power for good can make a real impact for their organizations and the people they represent. New AI technologies promise to take administrative work off your plate and give you more time to focus on what matters most—your people and their performance, engagement, and retention. That said, people are genuinely concerned that AI may steal their jobs or introduce new forms of bias into the workplace.

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Administration Operations Employee Engagement Scaling 66

Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Do you know your employee retention rate? If not, it's time for you to learn how to calculate this critical metric. Ignoring retention issues can slowly kill your company, especially if the number suddenly drops sharply. Losing employees means not only losing valuable skills or talents, but also money; it costs a shocking amount in recruiting, hiring, and training to replace them.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In brief The current HR operating model faces challenges that limit HR’s contribution to the organization, such as narrow specialization, a one-size-fits-all approach, process-centricity, and neglected strategy. HR operating models need to evolve to address these challenges, becoming adaptable and versatile in the complex business environment.

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