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Championing Diversity and Inclusion at Bank of America

HR Digest

In 2012, we began to launch Diversity Leadership Councils, starting with our Black Executive Leadership Council (BELC). Our approach is to invest in our employees, so they can build a career with us. And one of the things I think really sets us apart is how we care for employees in the moments that really matter.

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The Irish Banking Crisis: A Parable

Harvard Business Review

Umair Haque Blogs Umair Haque On: Global business , Competition , Economy The Irish Banking Crisis: A Parable 4:33 PM Monday November 29, 2010 | Comments () Email Tweet This Post to Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print Once upon a time, there was a country where bankers disappeared. And thats exactly the role that pubs began to play.

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Britain’s Patient-Safety Crisis Holds Lessons for All

Harvard Business Review

I offer three recommendations to ensure that we keep these promises to those who depend on our leadership. But too often, I see leaders focusing on the monthly financials while losing connection to the work and care at the bedside. At the breakfasts he asked, “What rules did you break to make your care great?”

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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

Most African artisans do not bank because of the fees associated with operating current accounts. You pay a fee for withdrawing your money in most African banks, thereby discouraging many from banking. Most African artisans do not bank because of the fees associated with operating current accounts.

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What Happens After You’re Forced to Resign

Harvard Business Review

What Was Once There Resigned: The Fast Fall of a Washington Career The Washington Post Their faces are plastered on TV sets and web pages in brief moments of public outrage; but what happens to the people forced out of their jobs by scandal, particularly if their resignations were more symbolic than indicative of any leadership failure?

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The Right CEO Personality for Process Improvement

Harvard Business Review

Operations : Approaches problems practically; stands firm on issues, perseveres; maintains a standard of consistency and quality; provides stable leadership and supervision; develops detailed plans and procedures; implements projects in a timely manner; keeps financial records straight. Ive seen this in the organizations where Ive consulted.

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Identifying Root Causes Beats Quick Fixes Every Time

Frank Sonnenberg Online

Banks could sponsor investing clubs where members are given a small pot of money to invest in stocks of companies they have researched and that are meaningful to their communities. Food companies could sponsor healthy cooking clubs or car companies could sponsor go-cart race series.

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