The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

Ordinarily, fully online courses would be developed specifically for the medium, with support offered by experts in online learning, but of course, the rapid nature of the pandemic meant this wasn’t feasible and many online courses had a somewhat haphazard feel to them as a result.

Education 136

Education Early Adopters Ethics Technology 136

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

I’ve written previously about the power of flexible working to engage and excite workers, with research also showing that flexible workers are often more productive, due in large part to being sick less often, working longer hours and generally being happier at work. Flexible part-time work.

Career 74

Career Early Adopters Policies Proposal 74

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 18, 2020

I’ve written a few times recently about the importance of breaking free from the straitjacket of our increasingly specialized world, and adopting a more generalist approach to skills development. One of the core benefits from this approach is that it allows us to be more innovative. How do you get tenure? How do you get promoted?

Innovation 97

Innovation Early Adopters Technology Constraint 97

Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. Reserved your spot? She discussed the issue on LBC News with Martin Stanford.

Policies 121

Policies Article Skills Learning-by-Doing 121

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 21, 2014

Senior executives, on the other hand, are often frustrated by how little power they actually have. We tend to overestimate the power of influence. Yet Semmelweis and Antioco had not only authority, but also had the facts on their side and were willing to risk their careers. They failed nonetheless.

Leadership 15

Leadership Early Adopters Video Short-term 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The pace of robot adoption may surprise us, just as the internet spread more quickly than many anticipated. Harnessing the power of machine learning and other technologies. So early preparation is needed. To that end, managers should develop a list of 10 to 15 processes that bots can quickly improve. Insight Center.

Early Adopters 8

Early Adopters Short-term Long-term Compliance 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2017

Career advancement in mature companies usually demands avoiding conspicuous failures, while entrepreneurs must fail repeatedly to get ahead. Large companies serve mainstream customers, while innovative entrepreneurs first serve early adopters. What GE Appliances gains is the powerful advantage of being first to market.

Innovation 8

Innovation Early Adopters Marketing Retail 8