Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. They had to improvise, making up major new scenes as they hit major new problems.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 30, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact?

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 4, 2016

Art writes, “The emerging digital and technology-driven world demands that we rethink everything about how we manage, lead, structure and run our organizations. It also challenges us to rethink our own approach to leveling up in our career. The study features case studies on Google, LinkedIn, HSBC, and Intel.”

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 28, 2023

Although only one part of a complex economic jigsaw (national industrial strategy, technology, the green transition and UK trade relations all play crucial roles), the value of management and leadership skills in delivering regional economic growth – and enabling transition – are often overlooked. CMI members always see more.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 14, 2018

Guest post by John Hooker : Everyone knows that an organization can’t function without physical infrastructure communications, transportation, computer technology, and the rest. But most of us are basically good people who are unsure how to navigate the treacherous ethical waters of modern work life.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The discussions explored various issues, challenges and opportunities facing managers and leaders across a diverse set of areas – technology and digital, travel, business and the regional economy. For the widest selection of content, including CPD tools and multimedia resources, check out how to get involved with CMI membership.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By emphasizing well-being and a holistic approach to work, the company has become a frequently cited case study of quality employee relations in HRM. A Garter study indicated that employee experience was a top priority for 47 percent of HR leaders and it is important for us to explore why.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 20, 2017

Mr. Moon (as Susan had been told to call him by her half-Korean father, Don) was the Seoul office manager of Zantech, a technology security firm with headquarters in Amsterdam. Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

– How to Create and Implement a Knowledge Transfer Program, part 1 Posted by Ken Ball and Gina Gotsill on November 10, 2010 · 2 Comments The clock is ticking: next year, in 2011, the oldest of the 76 million Baby Boomers turn 65. How to Create and Implement a Knowledge Transfer Program, part 1 [link] [.]

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2015

division of the Korean conglomerate Hanguk Industries, where Mark, a vice president of technology, reported to him. He’d always pushed Mark to advance in his career, and this was an internal promotion, on a three-year contract, so they’d still be working for the same company. A huge step up in my career.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

It looked like a stuffed animal — a cartoonish plush bird with a beetling brow and goofy eyes — but it contained a microphone, tiny speaker, headphone jack, computer chip, and enough speech-recognition and voice-generation technology to engage in sassy banter in Mandarin. Or to teach people how to cook?".

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

But there’s another person who often has just as much influence over your career: your boss’s boss. How often should you interact with her? And how do you foster a connection without undermining your direct manager? And how do you foster a connection without undermining your direct manager? Sit in front.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 22, 2017

At some point in your career, even if you’re not a salesperson, you’re going to have to sell something — whether it’s your idea , your team, or yourself. So how can you improve your sales skills, especially if you don’t pitch people often? ” Here’s how to get better at it.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Dick Grote, a management consultant and author of How to Be Good at Performance Appraisals , says you must do two things to preserve your professional standing. For this reason, he advises that you “ought not give too much thought about how to put a happy sheen on things.” It can be a tricky conversation, however.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2014

As a job candidate, you must therefore be thoughtful and strategic about both whom you ask, and how you prepare them to speak on your behalf, according to Priscilla Claman, the president of Career Strategies, a Boston-based consulting firm and a contributor to the HBR Guide to Getting the Right Job. How to Write a Cover Letter.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Career personalization involves helping participants connect the learning to their career trajectories, and to recognize the psychological and social forces that sustain or drain one’s leadership purpose in the long term. When we talked to the managers who would be involved, however, they envisioned customization differently.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2011

There is a lot of advice out there about keeping your online activity from hurting your career. Expertise can be noticed more easily," says Soumitra Dutta, a professor in business and technology at INSEAD, author of "What's Your Personal Social Media Strategy?" How it works. How to start. Case study #1: What boundaries?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 24, 2017

“From a career aspiration standpoint, you worry that your reputation will suffer,” she says. For example, “Is it possible your boss isn’t telling you how to do every little thing because he is waiting to see if you step up?” It’s bad for your internal reputation and long-term career development.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Starting a Business From Home: How to Find Success Note: This post was written in collaboration with Amy Collett , a personal branding strategist and author of You, Exemplified: The Role of Personal Branding in Your Professional Life. With today's technology and the affordability of websites, anyone can start a business from home.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

John Lees, a UK-based career strategist and author of Knockout CV , agrees. Here’s how to give hiring managers what they’re looking for. Lees notes that in some industries, like fashion or technology, it’s more appropriate to say how much you love a company’s product or services. Case study #2: Catch their attention.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2016

In the leadership development programs that we run with for female executives at leading corporations, we use the term “Velcro” to describe these patterns of behavior , because like the sticky fabric, they can lock people into a weaker negotiating position that undermines their career growth and success. Consider a case study.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2014

“Part of running a 21st-century company with a 21st-century work force is establishing systems that allow for women to go out and return from maternity leave with minimal impact on the company or on their careers,” says Joan Williams, founding director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2015

“It’s a beginning of the shift in your career.” ” Here are some tips on how to make that transition as seamlessly as possible. It could be in “how you bring people together, how you use your network to get work done, how you communicate with stakeholders, or the broader perspective” you provide.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Rousseau agrees, "Men pay more of a career price for taking time off." Case study #1 — Lead the way. When Cara Quinn* first joined the educational technology company where she's worked for the past three years, she didn't take note of its maternity policy. Case study #2 — To get what you want, you have to ask.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 2, 2015

” Here are some ideas for how to do that: Take breaks during the workday. If so, you may need to rethink your career. Mistake constant fatigue and apathy for a temporary case of burnout; if you feel ineffective on a daily basis, it might be time to look for a new job. Case study #1: Reflect on why your work matters.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Case Study #1: Do your homework on who you’re meeting and engage the person as a human. “We spent half the meeting talking about law school—LSAT review classes, rankings, and career [prospects]—and the other half talking about my company’s technology.” Discount small talk.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2016

But nothing quite beats a face-to-face, one-on-one meeting, says Elizabeth Grace Saunders , the author of How to Invest Your Time Like Money , and the founder of Real Life E Time Coaching & Training. ” Ask questions about career plans. Case Study #1: Keep the conversation going by asking open-ended questions.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your research doesn’t turn up a definitive answer, or you’re not happy with it, you can schedule a time to meet with your rival and discuss how to disentangle the roles and responsibilities. Keep in mind that some managers may not know how to handle the situation. Case Study #1: Ask for clarity.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 8, 2015

“The fact that technology has made it easier to interact with people across great distances and time zones actually makes face-to-face interaction even more valuable.” ” Here’s how to get the most from the conferences you attend. Career planning. Change your mindset. ” Further Reading.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2015

It dents your self-esteem; it’s tough on your bank account; and if you’re not smart about your next steps, it can derail your career. How do you maintain your self-confidence? I’ve been given an opportunity to rethink my career, and what I am looking for now is XYZ.” Losing your job is hard. was relief.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

“Keep asking yourself, ‘How can I help them get up to speed faster?’” ’” Here’s how to build a strong rapport from the first day. Case Study #1: Adapt to the boss’s communication style. ” Case Study #2: Make a connection and bring solutions. .”

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2013

In 2007, I wrote a case study for Harvard Business Review , “ Boss, I Think Someone Stole our Customer Data.” In an increasingly complex and turbulent world, any day could be the one that your career or even your company depends upon your skill leading through a crisis. Are you ready?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2012

While you may be tempted to enjoy this deference, the silence will not help you, your organization or your career. She shares the example of Vineet Nayar, the CEO of HCL Technologies, who posted his own 360-degree feedback on the company intranet and encouraged his senior team to do the same. Case Study #2: Make feedback fun.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

“It can be very powerful when a leader authentically shares a time when they have a crucible-type failure that became a stepping stone in their career,” says David. Case study #1: Allow your team to vent. ” Case study #2: Get your emotions under control. But it was “a massive failure.”

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The senior leader advises the junior employee on his career, how to navigate the world of work, and what he needs to do to get ahead. Just as the notion of a 50-year linear career with a single company or in one industry is outdated, so is the idea that career advice must come from a wise old sage. What the Experts Say.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2015

Ask for case studies which were directly supervised by the person who will handle your training.not stock narratives from affiliate offices or a supervisor. Through trial-and-error, success-and-failure and the observation of other people's strengths-and-weaknesses, we learn how to live and work with others. merely begins.

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