ExactHire - Leadership

MAY 5, 2021

Diversity is complicated, and that’s why most companies fail to meet their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion goals. Businesses tend to see diversity as a numbers issue. But emphasizing statistics ignores the uncomfortable factors that lead to poor diversity. These factors make conversations around diversity difficult.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 8, 2015

So rapid is the pace of new developments, and so diverse the forms of competition, that many large corporations struggle to be agile enough to compete. To compete effectively, speed, innovation and intense customer focus are of essence. When they are involved, people tend to be more engaged, innovative and productive.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 12, 2022

While my original article illustrated the ability of investors to prompt firms to take a more positive stance on areas such as climate change or diversity, the INSEAD paper highlights how they can also force a more short-term approach in order to secure financial returns. Lasting impact. Talent loss.

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Thin Difference

MAY 21, 2019

Common good may not cover everyone, but it covers a diverse group. A connection to community, society, and a common good requires a greater conversation with a diverse group of team members and citizens. Change creates challenges, especially since it takes individuals and organizations out of their comfort zone. References.

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Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In selecting the first 25 coaches, I have tried to achieve a great deal of diversity. Alexander Osterwalder – Thinkers 50 #1 Strategy Thinker 2015, co-founder Strategyzer, Osterwalder Strategy Facilitation, million-selling author Business Model Generation and Value Proposition Design , inventor Business Model Canvas.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They move decisions as far down the organization as they possibly can and thus cultivate widespread engagement and accountability. Innovator) Assess alternative methods of taking action, such as, “Will this help us reach our goal? Successful leaders spend 70 to 80 percent of their time asking questions, not answering them.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They move decisions as far down the organization as they possibly can and thus cultivate widespread engagement and accountability. Innovator) Assess alternative methods of taking action, such as, “Will this help us reach our goal? Successful leaders spend 70 to 80 percent of their time asking questions, not answering them.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 28, 2017

This diverse group of coaches are some of the top people in their fields and will come from around the world to join me in Phoenix June 23-25! Alexander Osterwalder – Thinkers 50 #1 Strategy Thinker 2015-17, million-selling author Business Model Generation and Value Proposition Design , inventor Business Model Canvas.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 27, 2015

Being open to innovative solutions. Within this collaborative mindset is a new diversity of perspectives and ideas. Seeking diversity in ideas and perspectives to find the best paths forward. In the 2015 Millennial Report , 37% volunteered up to 10 hours and 31% volunteered more than 11 hours a year. About the Author.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Striving to increase workplace diversity is not an empty slogan — it is a good business decision. In a global analysis of 2,400 companies conducted by Credit Suisse, organizations with at least one female board member yielded higher return on equity and higher net income growth than those that did not have any women on the board.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 30, 2018

Companies today spend millions of dollars on workplace diversity programs and outreach, often with little to show for it. Research has found that most workplace diversity programs fail to produce meaningful diversity and inclusion, and some have actually increased bias among individual employees. Nick Purser/Getty Images.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2017

The business case for diversity is clear. Diversity can boost innovation and employee engagement , and companies with greater gender and racial diversity financially outperform their peers. And many diversity programs fail. I asked three questions: Why do you care about diversity?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Corporate directors and executives alike recognize that today’s pace of change continues to accelerate and that firms need to innovate to stay ahead. But are boards doing enough to support innovation, as they should? We found that, overall, innovation does not rank as a top strategic challenge for the majority of boards.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2018

The healthcare industry has long relied on traditional, linear models of innovation – basic and applied research followed by development and commercialization. An alternative emerging at healthcare institutions worldwide is human-centered design and co-creation, a set of approaches that can accelerate and humanize healthcare innovation.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2017

In today’s workplace, diversity is more than just a buzzword; it’s a way to build a stronger business. At Pinterest, we understand that diverse teams yield smarter , more innovative results, which are essential in the competitive, dynamic tech industry. Setting diversity goals isn’t enough.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

In numerous studies , diversity — both inherent (e.g., For example, a 2009 analysis of 506 companies found that firms with more racial or gender diversity had more sales revenue, more customers, and greater profits. In addition, people believe that diverse teams breed greater conflict than they actually do.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 12, 2015

The confluence of many factors is making it difficult for organizations to decide what, if anything, they can do. If your organization is unable to completely redesign its workspace to take advantage of modern trends and accommodate everyone, you might be tempted to throw in the towel. Have diverse (and perhaps competing) needs.

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ExactHire - Leadership

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The following blog post is part 3 of a 3-part series , which is adapted from a speech given by Harlan Schafir (CVO, CEO of ExactHire and Human Capital Concepts) at the Collective Alternative Executive Speaker Series on September 17, 2015. It’s about leading a diverse workforce that, for at least a little bit longer, will span 4 generations.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2016

Any company that wants to improve collaboration, break down so-called siloes, or live into its diversity goals will be well-served by pursuing a deeper understanding of each. Since the 1980s, some organizations have tried to eliminate these obstacles in their workplaces. Each requires a different approach.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 16, 2015

Clever innovators and creative change agents recognize that solving problems 'inside' a box, when the box itself is the problem, is like moving chairs around on the Titanic. His clients include some of the world's leading organizations. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Tip #8: Consider “So What!”

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 24, 2015

When this happens, the leadership team is not given the most important work to do, time is not allocated for the team to do its work, diversity is often squashed, and the team is reduced to mere information exchange. Hartwig and Warren Bird, InterVarsity Press, 2015. Innovation Leadership Ministry Team Leadership'

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2017

By one estimate , the number of international migrants worldwide reached 244 million in 2015, up from 222 million in 2010, and 173 million in 2000. In fact, whether cultural diversity carries more economic benefits than costs is still a hotly disputed question among scholars. Higher degrees of fractionalization indicate more diversity.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In 2015, we conducted a workforce analysis that revealed a significant shortage of women in leadership at our company. While this number was comparable to the percentage of women executives at Fortune 500 healthcare companies in 2015, it was not a number we were proud of. At Lilly, we have tackled this problem head-on.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2018

Rather than handpick the usual senior managers, a team called Pathbuilder was formed of a diverse group of insiders to present senior leaders with new ideas. ” Two hundred and fifty employees from throughout the organization applied to become Pathbuilders. Think of it as a “shadow cabinet.”

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2011

corporate officers, despite the fact that 75% of corporate executives believe that having minorities in senior level positions enables innovation and better serves a diverse customer base, says Sandra Finley CEO of the League of Black Women. trillion in 2015, accounting for 15% of the nation's total. trillion in 2010 to $2.1

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

We hire diverse people with different skill sets, and we ask them to do the same job, the same way as everyone else. Drucker Forum 2015: Managing in the Digital Age. What if they discovered that connecting people leads to faster innovation than isolating them? Eighty-seven percent. How did this happen?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2017

metros that increased their productivity, average wages, and standard of living from 2010 to 2015, only 11 metros achieved inclusive economic outcomes. The results of Union Market’s efforts to curate and encourage a diverse group of entrepreneurs have been promising. A recent Brookings analysis found that of the 30 U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Being able to negotiate, influence, engage, convince, and persuade others is how things get done in organizations — and how organizations decide what’s worth doing at all. Political behaviors are the standard for how things get done in organizations, leaving individuals with little choice but to engage.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2017

Our research on social change philanthropic investments of $25 million and up found that in 2015 there were 58 such bets; 17 years ago there were just 19. In 2015 the David and Lucile Packard Foundation invested $31.4 Foundations and wealthy individuals are making big philanthropic bets on driving social change solutions at scale.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2016

Now, New Orleans is being recognized as a hub of innovation, with a rate of business startups 64% higher than the national average. With world-renowned food and live music scenes, New Orleans is a city of rhythms and rituals, all organized around a unique cultural calendar.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2018

There are now five generations working alongside each other – an unprecedented opportunity to learn from such a diverse range of experiences. ” You may know the sage souls who offer quiet, invisible productivity to your organization. ” – Arianna Huffington, Vassar College 2015. Ross School for Business.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2017

A new study from the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) found that, according to the 2015 US government’s definition of disability , a significant portion of the white-collar workforce has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity: 30% of a nationally representative survey of 3,570 white-collar employees.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 10, 2016

” In other words, today’s innovators don’t “go global”—globality is baked into their origins. Innovation isn’t merely outsourced to low-cost providers, it’s globally networked between peers and partners. For Silicon Valley, however, that proportion rises to 45%.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 1, 2015

Diverse and innovative solutions to complex issues. But the oscillation principle is equally applicable to organizations where workers spend some of their time working remotely—in a client office, at home, or even at temporary “hot desks” when they’re in the office. One example demonstrates how.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Since early 2015, when he began working with Sodexo’s executive committee as the global services firm’s chief transformation officer, Sunil Nayak has undergone his own leadership transformation. ” Insight Center. Communicate Effectively (Even Virtually).

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Here’s what we’ve learned from three pioneering companies about how to identify, grow and retain leaders to meet today’s demands: Identify: Let them innovate. Both seek to create an environment where employees can pursue innovative business offerings to address problems that are personally meaningful.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2016

Organizations, whether businesses or nonprofits, almost universally pursue growth. In everything it does, the company pays as much attention to its growth engine — its ability to manage innovation and launch consistently valuable products — as in any particular garment or device it sells.

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