Wed.Oct 12, 2022

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Whether or Not to Fix a Broken Relationship

Ed Batista

A theme in my practice is the leader who's struggling to repair a damaged working relationship with an employee. In most cases we start with the assumption that a better relationship is possible and that even a long-running conflict can be resolved. This usually entails the following steps in some form: Having both parties engage in an ongoing dialogue about the relationship.

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7 Headcount Analysis Mistakes HR Should Avoid

AIHR

HR is often called upon to determine whether the organization has the right amount of skilled employees to deliver on the business OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). Headcount planning and analysis help HR professionals to assess the current and future headcount needs within the budgetary needs of the organization. But it is also an opportunity to align financial planning and talent acquisition efforts to develop a future-focused HR strategy. .

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University Of Florida Given $100 Million, The Largest Gift In Its History

Forbes Leadership

The University of Florida has announced that its received a $100 million gift from the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation. The donation, the largest from an individual in the university’s history, will be used to advance the university's Scripps biomedical research campus.

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Variable Compensation: All HR Needs to Know

AIHR

Finding the right mix of pay, benefits, and other incentives is essential to attracting and retaining top performers, especially in a tight labor market. Variable compensation can be a useful tool for rewarding employees’ performance to provide measurable results for your business. Let’s dive into all you need to know about variable compensation.

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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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Want to amplify your organization’s productivity? Remember these three words.

Asana

Want to improve productivity? Start measuring things. As a large-company executive , your remit is to solve complex problems that span the business while giving your department heads a shared roadmap. As such, three words matter more now than they have in some time: Measure. Review. Incentivize. With swaths of employees returning to the office, there’s a real opportunity for managers to activate “all-in” strategies for teams to contribute to company growth.

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With The Anti-Woke Backlash Against Women Escalating, Efforts To Increase Diversity Must Accelerate

Forbes Leadership

Gender equality remains a mixed bag for women. Culturally, women have both gained and lost in recent years, but lately, the losses have outpaced the gains. As the culture wars heat up, the many gender gaps that remain are at risk of being ignored. Yet, the current inequalities cannot self-correct.

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The Price Women Pay For Freedom In Iran

Forbes Leadership

The death of Mahsa Amini, 22, following her arrest by the so-called “morality police”, shocked the world. According to a statement issued by the U.N., “Amini was arrested by the Iran’s morality police on September 13 for being perceived as wearing ‘improper hijab.’".

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5 Thoughtful Ways of Celebrating Veterans Day At Work

Vantage Circle

The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. – G.K. Chesterton. It has been more than a century since World War I ended, and the US commemorates it yearly to honor the veterans. This auspicious day is known as Veterans Day, and it is observed annually on November 11th. Although it is a federal holiday, you can still celebrate Veterans Day at work and show respect for the veterans.

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Skills You Need To Cultivate Now To Be Competitive In 2023

Forbes Leadership

The key is to have a skill stack that makes you holistic. Having only one or two specific talents won’t be sufficient for the world we’re entering. You'll need a combination of different talents and skills to advance within your organization or do well in a job interview.

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how to turn down “volunteer” (but not really) projects at work

Alison Green

This post, how to turn down “volunteer” (but not really) projects at work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Recently there was an email sent out in my office that said “Volunteers Needed.” It was to work shifts at an event with an organization that my company partners with. Nothing in the email made it sound like it was mandatory, so I just chose not to sign up.

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Change Management 101: A Practical 3 Part Guide

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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Housing Forecast: Lower Prices And Less New Construction

Forbes Leadership

Expansive monetary and fiscal policy over-stimulated the housing sector, and now tighter monetary policy is pulling that back. Unfortunately, roller coasters fit in better at amusement parks than in residential neighborhoods.

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my company advertises every job all the time to make sure we know we can be replaced

Alison Green

This post, my company advertises every job all the time to make sure we know we can be replaced , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work at a mid-sized company in a highly competitive field where turnover is usually very high, and most positions are either sales-focused or service-based with a few office/administrative occupations making up the roster.

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16 Coach-Recommended Methods To Improve Client Acquisition

Forbes Leadership

In the world of professional coaching, consistently bringing in new clients requires the fine-tuning of marketing strategy and a thorough understanding of the audience.

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should the interviewer dress up, I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work, and more

Alison Green

This post, should the interviewer dress up, I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Should the interviewer dress up? I’m a fairly senior manager interviewing candidates over Zoom for professional positions (e.g., accountants, lawyers) at my tech company.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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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What’s Driving CX? A Look Into Engagement Strategies And Customer Prioritization

Forbes Leadership

Customer experience (CX) is at the heart of business. Organizations look to maintain loyalty and drive revenue in uncertain times. CX strategies must be fine-tuned to meet customers where they are in their lifecycle. That requires taking a look at the ways in which customer engagement is handled.

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should I use my maternity leave to set an example for other women?

Alison Green

This post, should I use my maternity leave to set an example for other women? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am pregnant and live in a state that lets me take maternity leave from 36 weeks pregnant to 18 weeks after the date I give birth. Not all of this is paid, but much of it is and I could take the rest unpaid or apply my banked PTO. approximately 10 weeks depending on the nature of the birth are paid disability, an additional six weeks are pai

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Learning: A New Corporate Responsibility

Forbes Leadership

Employee retention rates continue to sink while the global skills shortage rages on – and all against a backdrop of the war in Ukraine, a lingering global pandemic, and a looming economic downturn. But with disruption comes opportunity.

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To Build a DEI Program That Works, You Need Metrics

Harvard Business Review

Data will help you identify the biggest problems — and get buy-in from skeptics.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Three Lessons That Workplaces Can Learn From The L.A. City Council Leaked Recording Fiasco

Forbes Leadership

A profanity-laced recording from the Los Angeles City Council has sparked public outrage. The leaked audio contained a plethora of racist and inflammatory remarks made by the council members. This article unpacks learning lessons that companies can take away from this incident.

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23 Ways to Lower Stress that Don’t Work

Leadership Freak

I feel stress when people tell me to relax. A little stress is good. A lot of stress eats you alive. Stress in large doses makes you stupid. Chronic stress shrinks your brain.

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Hungry Girl’s Top Tips For Building A Mailing List Of A Million

Forbes Leadership

Growing your social media following is a great marketing tactic, but building your email list is even better. Lisa Lillien, famously known as Hungry Girl, did just that–she focused on building her mailing list from day one. That mailing list became the catalyst for a thriving business over decades.

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How Nonprofits Can Keep Strategy Front and Center

Harvard Business Review

A guide to setting a strategy-centric agenda for board meetings.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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Creativity And Imagination Are Leadership Skills For Work Transformation: IDEO Co-CEO

Forbes Leadership

Paul Bennett, Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer of design powerhouse IDEO, is on a mission to help post-ego leaders transform their organizations into ones that are more authentic, inclusive and respectful.

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The Chinese Market Is More Than Just Its Urban Centers

Harvard Business Review

Lessons from Best Buy’s failure and semiconductor manufacturer AMD’s success.

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In Celebration Of Hispanic Heritage Month, HGTV ‘Table Wars’ Star Yaz Quiles Shows The Power Of Diversity

Forbes Leadership

Quiles, an acclaimed brand and event marketer, holds over 20 years of experience in event marketing, design, and production, according to her bio.

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How to Move Forward When You Feel Frozen

Harvard Business Review

Strategies to help you shape the future in the face of fear.

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When Leaders Are Caught Saying Racist Things — Lessons From The L.A. City Council Scandal

Forbes Leadership

An audio recording of three Los Angeles City Council members making racist statements recently emerged; protests and calls for their resignations swiftly ensued.

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Top Resources for Leaders from Niagara Institute’s Partners

Niagara Institute

John F. Kennedy is famously known for saying, "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." Yet, the urgency of deadlines, commitments, and delivering results can put learning at the bottom of the list for many leaders. To combat this and ensure learning is part of everyday work, you need a plan and a to-learn list.

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How This Founder Is Turning Weighted Blankets Into Home Decor, Breaking The Stigma Of Anxiety

Forbes Leadership

Kathrin Hamm, founder of Bearaby, designed a sustainable weighted blanket that uses plant-based materials free of artificial fillings. Weighted blankets have proven to provide many benefits, including lulls in insomnia, bringing calmness and alleviating anxiety.

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Looking For Growth? First, Define Your Market

Chief Executive

There’s a common adage that you need at least a billion-dollar market to make an exciting business. That is not necessarily true for all businesses—it’s totally fine to own and run a small, cash flow-positive company. However, the sentiment is definitely true if you are looking to be a venture capital-based business or any business that has “scaled” long-term growth prospects—which typically means a business with the potential to be at or over $100 million.

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How Holiday Planning Looks Different For Marketers And Advertisers In 2022

Forbes Leadership

With shoppers accustomed to digital touch points integrated into their holiday shopping experiences, marketers need an effective omnichannel strategy to capture their share of the holiday market this year.

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How To Implement A Meaningful ESG Plan Across A Manufacturer

Chief Executive

When Michael Cooke joined Jabil as vice president of social and environmental responsibility a couple of years ago, the electronics manufacturer’s ESG playbook consisted largely of commitments to reduce carbon emissions. Now, the vast global company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has a much broader list of objectives for the next five years, and it could be instructive to other manufacturing chiefs how Cooke put those goals together and is trying to implement solutions.