Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2015

When we perceive a threat, the amygdala sounds an alarm, releasing a cascade of chemicals in the body. Stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol flood our system, immediately preparing us for fight or flight. The flood of stress hormones create other sensations like a quivering in our solar plexus, limbs, or our voice.

Emotional Intelligence 8

Emotional Intelligence Stress System Goleman 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 1, 2017

Selvesware invites workers and managers to digitally amplify their talents and attributes, while monitoring and minimizing weaknesses. Simply put, selvesware helps people identify, manage, and measurably improve their best, most productive selves. “Should you take five minutes to de-stress?” Insight Center.

KPI 9

KPI Directory Human Capital Self-aware 9

Harvard Business Review

JULY 1, 2015

“That’s just not enough,” says Christopher Barnes, an assistant professor of management at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. Research suggests that even a just a few minutes of meditation lowers stress and improves concentration and focus in a tired brain. ” Principles to Remember.

How To 8

How To Ryan Energy Chemicals 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

As directors and management teams adapt, they’re bumping into limits—both on the amount of time directors can be asked to spend before the role is no longer attractive and on the scope of the activities they can undertake before creating organizational noise or concerns among top executives about micromanagement.

McKinsey 8

McKinsey CEO Participative Automotive 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2016

Automobile manufacturers, for example, create products that rely on metals, chemicals, oil, and gas, which are among the most energy- and water-intensive industries. Managing water and energy risks will benefit from a full view of their costs and value to the business.

Energy 8

Energy Price Telecommunications Industry 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

In his speech at COP21 European Union Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs, and Fisheries Karmenu Vella stressed the need to switch to a more circular economy. Employing a circular supply chain would help make processes, such as product design, procurement, and waste management, more efficient and productive.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Chemicals Engineering Energy 8

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2015

Withdrawal: The thought of losing or not making money fills a person with fear, anxiety and stress. Daniel Vasella, formerly CEO of Novartis, was quoted in an Inc.com article titled, . Leadership Miscellaneous Personal Branding Talent Management Addiction Schopenhauer Wealth'

Chemicals 150

Chemicals Film Talent Management Brand 150

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2016

A few years later, she joined a start-up called BioAmber, producing chemical intermediates using sugars instead of fossil fuels. “Managing career cycles with flexibility and non-linear trajectories is important for us. After the stress of the mid-life years, the data shows that happiness levels rise in the early 50s.

Career 8

Career Real Estate Learning Curve Education 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2016

In fact, recent research in neuroscience has indicated that social needs are managed by the same neural networks as primary survival needs such as food and water. When you as a manager “give” an agenda item to someone on your team, it conveys real ownership, trust, and an opportunity for impact. Pay attention.

Diversity 8

Diversity Storytelling Competitive Advantage Chemicals 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2016

Health assessments typically involve asking employees questions about modifiable risks, such as smoking behavior, physical inactivity, poor diet, and high stress levels. A company like Dow Chemical is a success story in this way. Administering health risk assessments only. Asking for help.

Planning 8

Planning Incentives ROI Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2011

When they set out to turn around processes that have become woefully inefficient or ineffective, most companies choose one of four process improvement "religions": Lean , Six Sigma , Business Reengineering or Business Process Management (BPM). In some of these companies, senior managers were dubious about the claims.

Six Sigma 14

Six Sigma BPM Process Hammer 14