Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Development. Development. Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided Developing Team Norms, Why it Doesn’t Work and what to Do Instead. Art Petty of Art Petty submitted The Good Hard Work of Developing Managers Who Lead.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Jane Perdue of The Jane Group provided How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles. John Hunter of Curious Cat submitted Technological Innovation and Management. Adaptability is no longer just a competitive advantage.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 18, 2012

Here's some new research on innovation and a guest post by By Rich Wellins, Ph,D., Senior Vice President, Development Dimensions International (DDI): In the past year, innovation has risen to the top of the business agenda. It seems not a day goes by that the major media writes (or broadcasts) stories in innovation.

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Engaging Leader

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Innovation is necessary for the successful development and implementation of new programs or better products. Where does it come from?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the definition of a skill-based approach for organizations, the importance of building a skill-based organization, and how it can be achieved. Secondly, a skill-based organization is essential for employee development. Finally, a skill-based organization is vital for innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 9, 2019

The best leaders have a propensity for looking for ways to leverage digital technology for competitive gain.If you want to be a great leader , you absolutely have to develop a digital mindset. This article was originally featured on Inc.com. Why, you ask? Digital technology and media are omnipresent in business nowadays.

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2023

By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, organizations can unlock the full potential of their employees, foster innovation and creativity, and build a culture of equity and respect. A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Encourages Innovation and New Perspectives. A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Offers a Competitive Advantage.

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Mills Scofield

JANUARY 22, 2012

Are 2 nd and 3 rd order effects accounted for in the equation: benefits of training and professional/career development, adjacent businesses in manufacturing or services, other opportunities? And what about innovation? I don’t know. I agree with many who believe we learn by doing.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 8, 2017

In a future article I will present a detailed description of the Cubs’ Connection Culture based on Verducci’s observations in The Cubs Way. She goes on to recommend developing therapeutic relationships that include empathizing with patients. 3 Ways Pixar Gains Competitive Advantage from Its Culture. Consider healthcare.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 26, 2019

Article Published by SmartBrief Much has been written about America’s loneliness epidemic , including in the workplace. The danger is that this may lead to developing addiction. These advantages add up to a powerful competitive advantage. For-profit organizations can develop cultures of connection, too.

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HR Digest

APRIL 4, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, employers are continually looking for new and innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of non-traditional employee perks and benefits, so you can decide whether they’re right for your company.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 3, 2018

Organizations populated with lonely people experience lower employee engagement, poorer quality of decisions, and a reduced rate of innovation. To protect yourself and your organization, be intentional about developing and maintaining a “Connection Culture.” Article originally published on SmartBrief.com.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Researchers are identifying and quantifying the many effects of inclusion on firm performance — and the insights they’re generating are persuasive.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 22, 2015

The Sunday New York Times article on Amazon’s workplace culture has generated all kinds of buzz. In a subculture of indifference, people are so busy they don’t take time to develop supportive relationships. This is a powerful set of benefits that combines into a potent source of competitive advantage.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 28, 2020

Related to that is collaboration and innovation. Virtual distance has three components: physical distance; operational distance, including such conditions as poor internet connections and technical problems; and affinity distance that prevents deeper connections from developing. Stallard is a co-author of this article.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In a previous article , I highlighted how skills-based hiring can help employers find potential talent that they would ordinarily overlook. “Even amid today’s more uncertain economic conditions, businesses are realizing the competitive advantages of taking a skills-first approach to hiring.”

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LDRLB

JANUARY 11, 2012

The newest issue of Strategic Leadership Review is out and features three more strong articles promoting evidence-based leadership. The article discusses creative organizations and the need to develop innovative leaders at all levels. Download Article ]. Download Article ]. Then check out the piece.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 22, 2011

In Beyond Performance: How Great Organizations Build Ultimate Competitive Advantage Keller and Price reinforce the decades of accumulating research showing that roughly 70% of organizational change programs fail. Central to that high failure rate are huge shortfalls in developing the “soft skills&# of leadership and culture.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 14, 2015

A culture of voice occurs when each employee experiences the safety, confidence, and trust they need to contribute their fullest, resulting in open, honest, and healthy communication, innovative problem solving, knowledge transfer, and real potential for a sustainable competitive advantage. Related articles.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the question “What is organizational resilience?”, Preparedness and implementing a risk management program are crucial to recovering and resisting the impacts of change, as well as maintaining a competitive advantage. Change is something we have no control over – there’s no point where it stops.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

He’s also a sought-after speaker on subjects ranging from competitive advantage to strategy to leadership. What role does culture play in creating competitive advantage? See full article here ). Strategy can shape the kind of culture that develops, but it is not culture. He holds an M.B.A. This is culture.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 1, 2014

From blue ocean strategy to Michael Porter’s five forces, Vijay Govindarajan’s reverse innovation to Richard D’Aveni’s hypercompetition, great thinkers and their ideas directly effect how companies are run and how business people think about and practice business. Think of Peter Drucker who topped the first Thinkers50 ranking in 2001.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

If you are in any doubt that collaborative leadership is an imperative, and not just a fad, take a look at any of the 22 articles in the Harvard Business Review series on collaboration. Through involvement, people develop deeper understanding of the issues and goals and become more committed to implementing decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Does the company purchase an off-the-shelf solution, utilize an ASP (Application Service Provider) solution or embark upon developing a custom application? Oh, and what about development methodology? Therefor by definition it is not unique or likely to generate any competitive advantage. And what are your strategic goals?

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Coaching Tip

JULY 6, 2015

So fast is the pace of change today that, with shrinking product life cycles and success ever more fleeting, companies are finding that the basis of competitive advantage is rapidly eroding and their business models are soon obsolete. Develop Leadership Skills: A Mobile Reference Guide. Related articles.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

IBM then approached Microsoft to also develop the second generation of personal computer operating systems with GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens so IBM could sell more personal computers. And, of course, Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric has said, "If you don''t have a competitive advantage, don''t compete."

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

You can see the article here: [link]. World Bank: Diversity and inclusion as a sustainable competitive advantage. Great leaders have to ask: Where does your innovation come from? It’s a core asset, and the bank sees it as a crucial sustainable competitive advantage. BY MARK THOMPSON [link].

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To enhance their effectiveness in this arena, they must become more curious to develop the innovations we require, as well as more eager to adapt their behaviors accordingly. Today’s aging leadership structures can hinder this.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Join us in this cover story celebration of Liz Ryan, a change driver of the decade, as she unveils the secrets to creating workplaces where authenticity, trust, and innovation thrive. Make your culture a competitive advantage – it’s the only competitive advantage that lasts. It’s all about trust.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2020

In a group that has a high degree of connection, you’ll find a cognitive advantage that makes people smarter and more creative, higher employee engagement,tighter strategic alignment, better decisions, a higher rate of innovation, and greater agility and adaptability to cope with faster changes taking place today. Katharine P.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 29, 2016

Professors of business and corporate strategy (which includes me) research and lecture about the goal of long-term “sustained” competitive advantage, driven by grand plans that mesmerize and seduce the most seasoned leaders and leadership teams. The hard truth is that companies that do not pursue corporate entrepreneurship are doomed.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Reply Leanne Hoagland-Smith October 8, 2010 at 9:42 am Agree your reading should be one of your professional development or mental development goals depending upon your own goal driven action plan. I currently read one book a week and scan hundreds of articles and tens of journals each month.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It overlooks the dualistic nature of these approaches I’ve read recently a few articles where people have argued that the fast-pace of today’s market demands less focus on knowledge and thinking and more on action and doing. Of course, the corollary to this statement is that not all limitations are created equal.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Look at More : A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth, and Change. Look at More by Andy Stefanovich details a framework for unleashing an organization’s creativity to develop new products, build brands and audiences, and grow market share. Momentum : active reinforcement of the creative behaviors supporting innovation.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

Government Accountability Office (GAO) developing a “key national indicators&# system that will be available online. about The Connection Culture: A New Source of Competitive Advantage.) The article goes on to say that “interpersonal connectedness&# is one of the components being considered.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development. When an organization stops learning they begin dying.

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