Peter Winick

APRIL 29, 2024

The Missing Link in STEM Diversity A conversation with Dr. Amanda Diekman and Jayshree Seth about the attrition rate of women and minorities in STEM and how they are seeking to understand and correct the problem. In this episode, we dive into the often discussed but seldom addressed divide between academics and practitioners in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field.

Education 180

Education Engineering Inclusion Diversity 180

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 30, 2024

Whenever a new technology comes along, large companies think you need to appoint a designated senior leader — a “czar,” in popular parlance — and it will get taken care of. This, however, is a mistake. The process usually starts when teams are pitching leadership on wildly optimistic and conflicting use cases, and the board, excited but unsure how to proceed, puts some poor, unsuspecting soul in charge of the whole thing.

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Implementation 112

Chief Outsiders

APRIL 30, 2024

In the realm of business, artificial intelligence (AI) is commonly touted as nothing short of a marvel—a powerful tool ready to solve complex business and marketing issues autonomously. Yet, its effective implementation demands more than faith; the precision and care needed in deploying AI is like the insight and foresight of a skilled navigator charting a course.

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Implementation Marketing 107

Alison Green

APRIL 30, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Last month, I began an interview process for a job that would almost double my current salary. I have 10 years of experience in my field, but my current employer’s salaries are not competitive and I don’t see a clear path for advancement. This new position would be a promotion in title and come with the ability to manage a small team and build a program.

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Recruitment Benefits Manager 102

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

Michael McKinney

APRIL 30, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from April 2024 that you will want to check out: Three Options to Help You Strengthen Your Feedback Skills by @artpetty Person Behind The Title via @LeadershipMain Be curious. Be Empathetic. Charisma vs. Character by @KevinPaulScott Transitions the Easier Way: Career & Life by @KateNasser The Law of Reversed Effort Caring a little less and coming to terms with a potential negative outcome doesn’t necessarily make us lazy or indifferent When You're on Thin Ice by

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Engineering 98

Leadership Freak

APRIL 29, 2024

Working out, a good diet, and a great job aren't the answer to the good life. The answer to the good life is supportive relationships. How to build relationships with the right people?

Leadership Development 100

Leadership Development 100

Lolly Daskal

APRIL 30, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on numerous aspects of leadership, and one recurring challenge that leaders face is the task of revitalizing their team’s morale when it hits a low point. A motivated and engaged team is vital for an organization’s success, and here are three effective strategies that I believe can help you reenergize your team and lead them towards a path of renewed enthusiasm and productivity.

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Manager 90

Alison Green

APRIL 24, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday banned non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers, saying that they stifle wages. The ruling not only makes non-competes illegal, but it also requires employers to to inform employees with existing non-competes that they are null and void. An exception was carved out for senior executives; the ruling would allow non-competes only for that small group.

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Manager 114

Kellogg Insight

APRIL 29, 2024

Curious about using AI at work? On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear from one professor who found a fascinating, low-stakes way to bring AI into his workplace: the classroom.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 30, 2024

Hearing "no" feels like rejection. But a good "no" moves you forward. Jobs and Wozniak started Apple after HP told them no. It’s dumb to desire rejection. But I wonder what would have happened if Hewlett-Packard said yes. Here are 4 benefits of "no" that might energize you today.

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Benefits Leadership Development 85

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.

Change Management

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Product management has become an aspirational career. A group of popular social media influencers regularly offers advice on what it takes to attain a job and succeed in this field. But their content tends to glamorize the profession, gloss over the day-to-day-realities, and dispense wisdom that isn’t always on point.

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Manager Media 125

Lolly Daskal

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s professional sphere, a staggering 70% of employees report feeling overwhelmed by urgent tasks, leading to a rise in stress levels, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. Studies show that high-urgency workplaces see a 40% drop in high-quality decision making. These statistics underscore a critical issue: the chronic sense of urgency in the workplace is not just a pressure point but a pervasive inhibitor of true productivity and well-being.

Manager 87

Manager Leadership Development 87

Alison Green

APRIL 30, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a coworker, Jim, who is in the same department as me, and our work sometimes overlaps. We are both managers and havebeen at our company for the same amount of time. I’ve had some trouble communicating with Jim and getting answers/information I need. He’s not great about responding to IM’s and due to the nature of his job, he’s often away from his desk so I can’t easily pop by to catch him.

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Energy Manager 93

Michael McKinney

APRIL 26, 2024

C ONFLICT will always be with us. We’re human. William Ury says, “We actually need more conflict, not less—if we are to learn, grow, evolve. The problem is the destructive way we handle conflict—destroying relationships, lives, and resources. Thankfully, we have a choice.” In Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict , Ury explains how to embrace conflict and transform it constructively to bring out the best in us—not the worst.

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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.

Engineering

Leadership Freak

APRIL 24, 2024

Leaders who love telling people what to do can’t coach. The use of authority creates conformity. The leader as coach ignites vitality. Here are 10 essential qualities of the leader as coach.

Leadership Development 102

Leadership Development 102

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

Companies that are struggling to find the right place to deploy new AI tech should consider use cases involving “voice of the customer” applications — parsing, interpreting, and responding to customer input from all different channels. They are typically easier to implement than employee productivity use cases because they don’t require as much behavior change, and easier to measure improvements in economic value because improving customer satisfaction often has a financial payoff.

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Implementation 111

Thought Leaders LLC

APRIL 29, 2024

Using AI job coaches, job seekers can better prepare for product management careers by simulating case interviews with real-time, personalized feedback. Today’s guest post is b y Salil Sethi, Founder — ProsperCircle.com If you’re on the lookout for a product management (PM) job, you’re not alone. In fact, this career ranks as the fourth most popular career in the US.

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Manager Project Management 84

Alison Green

APRIL 25, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: Outside of my regular job I hold a volunteer board position for the local chapter of a national philanthropic organization. A large part of our mission is to provide leadership opportunities and mentoring for college-aged women to help prepare them for life after graduation.

Diversity 104

Diversity Manager 104

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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Michael McKinney

APRIL 25, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. David Rock on listening for potential in others: “When you listen for potential, you’re assuming that others have the capacity to answer the question for themselves; you then respectfully see how you can best make yourself useful.

Benefits 91

Benefits 91

AIHR

APRIL 30, 2024

According to a recent survey, 30% of small business employees express distrust towards their HR departments, with a further 40% questioning the objectivity and impartiality of HR professionals. AIHR’s State of HR report highlights how historical perceptions have painted HR negatively and continue influencing today’s view of the function. In this article, we explore the drivers of HR reputation, its influence on our credibility, and the actions required to move forward.

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Metrics Education Administration Benchmarking 75

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

Organizations in both the public and private sector have embraced nudges — small interventions designed to subtly steer individuals towards desired behaviors. But while nudges have a track record in getting people to choose the targeted options, will they stick with them? New research found they don’t — they use that option less often and for less time compared to people who made the choice without a nudge.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 25, 2024

Employee engagement is the heartbeat of any thriving organization. It’s the driving force behind productivity, innovation, and overall success. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of leaders who prioritize and nurture employee engagement. Here are five effective and thought-provoking strategies that leaders can implement to enhance employee engagement within their teams and organizations.

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Employee Engagement Implementation Leadership Development Manager 87

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

Education

Alison Green

APRIL 28, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can you be fired for being fine but not great? Beyond egregious performance violations and the like, can an employer fire you for doing fine or decent work — but it’s not quite at the level they have in mind? (Maybe a rephrase here: for states with at-will employment, I know you can be fired for any reason.

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Manager Metrics Accounts 91

Leadership Freak

APRIL 25, 2024

It's a colossal failure to anticipate when you solve the same problems repeatedly. You maximize the present when you anticipate the future. Failure to anticipate is an ineffective leader's path to glory. Here are 5 ways to develop the skill to anticipate.

Leadership Development 84

Leadership Development 84

AIHR

APRIL 24, 2024

If you’re thinking about moving into a human resources specialist role, it’s essential to consider HR specialist education requirements. On average, there are about 78,700 openings for HR specialists each year in the US. Knowing what organizations are looking for and what you need to be successful can help you stand out from the crowd and get the job you want.

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Education Human Resources Compensation Employee Relations 84

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 30, 2024

How can you decline a promotion without making things awkward? In this article, the author shares advice from two experts on how to navigate this complicated situation. First, explore the underlying reasons behind your hesitation. If you are 100% sure you don’t want the promotion, decline as swiftly as possible. Be tactful and tactical. While there’s no need to provide an exhaustive account of your decision, framing it strategically is important.

Accounts 101

Accounts Manager 101

Lolly Daskal

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing.

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Diversity Scaling Education Operations 82

Alison Green

APRIL 29, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask my employer to cover the costs of vet bills caused by my job? I work as a home care provider and a few months ago when I went in to visit a client, their pet had a pretty bad flea infestation. I followed the correct health and safety protocols and went straight home after this client to get changed and immediately put everything I had been wearing in the wash.

Manager 84

Manager Small Business Scaling Media 84

Michael Hyatt

APRIL 29, 2024

As a leader (and as a person), your most valuable resource isn’t your money. It’s not your title. It’s not even your time. It’s trust. Trust is the currency of relationships. It determines how much we’ll risk. Hard conversations, innovation, and healthy cultures are impossible without it. While earning trust pays dividends, it’s gradual work […] The post Everyday Practices to Build Trust appeared first on Full Focus.

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Thought Leaders LLC

APRIL 25, 2024

Once you’ve established your commit goals, you should also set stretch goals. Learn how to use the one-third, two-third method to set a stretch goal. In addition to setting a commit goal, you should also set a stretch. A stretch goal is what’s going to push people to achieve more. It still needs to be achievable when you go back and look at SMART goals, but it won’t have a guarantee of success.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2024

Researchers who analyzed consumer feedback from Etsy discovered that what consumers value most about upcycled products is not their sustainability but their creativity. Their findings offer some guidelines for companies who hope to design and successfully market upcycled products: 1) Designers should consider using components from other industries to enhance the appeal of their products and encourage cross-industry collaboration; 2) Product designers and managers should identify new uses for pro

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Marketing Manager Sales Sales 103

Lolly Daskal

APRIL 24, 2024

In the realm of leadership, there’s a profound responsibility that rests on the shoulders of every leader – the responsibility to drive transformative change within their organizations. This responsibility takes on a new dimension with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a catalyst poised to usher in the next wave of transformative technology.

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User Experience Human Resources Implementation Manager 84