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Seconded Employees Can Boost Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

Workers who switch to different jobs, teams, or companies—called seconded employees—can boost innovation, according to new research from ESMT Berlin. The study looked at seconded employees at the National Science Foundation (NSF) from 2000 to 2012. The researchers checked grants given from 1998 to 2012.

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Is A Growth Mindset Key To Innovation?

The Horizons Tracker

Even since Stanford’s Carol Dweck bought the growth and fixed mindsets to widespread attention in 2012, the virtues of a growth mindset have been attributed to all manner of wholesome values. The researchers believe their work has practical implications for organizations as they strive to innovate. ” Varied virtues.

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Society Needs a Leadership Paradigm Shift

Leading Blog

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair. Now consider what enables high performance in organizations.

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Favorites of 2012: Images Used in Team Building, Leadership, Innovation Workshops & Speeches

Mike Cardus

With the end of the year approaching, this week is great to share some of my favorites of 2012. Favorite Images Used in Workshops and Speeches 2012. Blocks to Creativity and Innovation. Tools to Release Creativity and Innovation. What an amazing year 2012 was! 12/31/12 – NEW YEARS!

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The May, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Leadership By Dan

In this post, the author discusses problems with the my way or the highway mentality and introduces ways for leaders to avoid stifling creativity and innovation in those they lead. The next edition of the Leadership Development Carnival will be on June 3rd, 2012, hosted by Laura Schroeder from Working Girl.

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Making Progress Motivates Workers? Workshop for the Buffalo Niagara SHRM Conference 2012

Mike Cardus

When October 3, 2012 From 8:00am to 5:00pm – Where The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls – Register. How you can create a system of small wins and progress to increase motivation and creativity. Steps for ‘small wins’ to increase the creativity and motivation of employees. · To Register for the Conference.

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Favorites of 2012: Team Building & Leadership activities / simulations

Mike Cardus

With the end of the year approaching, this week is great to share some of my favorites of 2012. Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2012. Takes a fresh and creative approach to a common teambuilding activity. What an amazing year 2012 was! 12/31/12 – NEW YEARS! 12/31/12 – NEW YEARS!