The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Recent research highlighted how much better more diverse organizations performed relative to their more homogenous peers. Despite this logical reason for greater gender diversity, especially at the board level, performance still lags worryingly behind public sentiment. Struggling to diversify.

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Diversity Committee Sample Finance 102

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. For members of the 2020 Top CHRO List, Diversity and Inclusion are a cornerstone of their work, not an afterthought. “What makes a great CHRO, great?

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Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

HR Digest

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We delve into the pivotal milestones that define Dávila’s exceptional leadership journey, painting a vivid portrait of his strategic acumen and the collaborative spirit steering Aon EMEA toward unparalleled success. How have these achievements contributed to the company’s overall success in the region?

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Agility Leadership Diversity Industry 98

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Action-learning based leadership development. An organization-development process developed for a company. Additional focus on existing supervisors to share and enhance their expertise and reconnect with what keeps them within this company and how they are a large part of our future.

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Action Learning Leadership Development Development Leadership 88

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Board accountability is in the spotlight, and diversity in the boardroom is more than just a buzzword. Recent uncertain economic conditions have many CEOs worrying about an economic slowdown (or worse), with one executive saying that his company is “highly concerned and humbled by the environment.”

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Leadership Document Execution Skills 217

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility is neither a trend nor something only for the large companies with millions in revenue. It’s something every company can adopt to give back to society and make a positive impact. Support Local Charities and Nonprofits Charities and nonprofits operate with donations from other companies.

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Supply Chain Ethics NGO Education 92

Experience to Lead

JUNE 8, 2023

Michael Bach, an internationally recognized thought leader on diversity and inclusion, shares his thoughts on IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) in today’s organizations. Why is diversity and inclusion vital for any organization’s strategic growth?

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Diversity Case Study Banking Committee 98

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2014

Lady GaGa) , with the implication that leadership is an intuitive skill. Great leadership is certainly associated with strong instincts and intuition, but intuition and instincts are shaped by training and more importantly, greatly augmented through experience. I wholeheartedly disagree.

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Leadership Kotter Consensus Diversity 285

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

So, how did it all look back in the ‘good ol’ days’ and how and why did it change, well; Back in the late 80’s and 90’s top leadership roles recruited for, in the boardroom and on the executive committee, would often be trigged via an ‘old boys clubs’ hire. Companies focused on diversity across many forms.

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Execution Committee Innovation Short-term 150

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, discusses the world’s largest retailer’s priorities when selecting future leadership pipeline, and why companies who hire a diverse talent do better than others. This is an extraordinary achievement, but for many companies, this is still a novel idea.

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Environment Diversity Leadership Supply Chain 98

HR Digest

JULY 14, 2022

Kiera Fernandez, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Senior Vice President of Talent & Change, Target, is already hard at work to neutralize our biases and unleash untapped talent. Can you tell our readers more about this strategy and how it promotes change within the company in practical terms?

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Diversity Committee Goal Environment 52

HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Discover how Cardinal Health prioritizes the well-being of its diverse workforce, including tailored mental health initiatives and effective listening strategies for all employees, from veterans to older adults. An example of where we take a multifaceted approach to address the diverse needs of our employees is mental well-being.

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Human Capital Human Resources Diversity Education 52

Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2011

A colleague and I recently talked about the challenge of selecting participants for leadership development programs. With limited resources and budget dollars, companies often have to be selective when it comes to who can attend and who ends up on the old “waiting list”. Inclusion and diversity.

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Participative Leadership Development Development Leadership 240

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 2, 2014

Some say hackers broke into to the Target organization through the system of one of their suppliers, a seemingly innocuous HVAC company. Department of Defense, TIAA-CREF and others to defraud these companies and their customers of more than $15 million. But what if the board does not have a risk committee? And the list goes on.

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Chief Information Officer Committee Public Relations Crisis 298

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I was on the committee that wrote that legislation. Diversity is most important for business, the economy and quality of life. I have conducted many diversity audits of companies. I have seen corporate America embrace diversity in many practices, including the workforce and suppliers.

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Diversity Budgeting Open-book Risk Management 90

HR Digest

JULY 14, 2022

Sonia Cargan, Senior Vice President, Chief Colleague Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Talent Officer at American Express, talks exclusively to The HR Digest about how people-focused strategies have been the key to the giant’s success. The company has two senior leaders focused on delivering on our inclusion and diversity strategy.

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Diversity Commitment Globalization Strategy 69

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 26, 2018

And diverse boards are best. Harvard Business School Professor, Paul Gompers found that among venture capitalists that shared work history the company results decreased by 17%, 19% if they shared an alma mater, and 20% if they shared ethnic backgrounds. Use your independent board selections to add diversity.

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Venture Capitalist Chief Financial Officer Committee Diversity 140

HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

I wanted to be part of extending that philosophy across Chanel, an independent company that is committed to human potential. Dynamic and visionary leadership that everyone can feel inspired by and trust. It is our leadership and our culture that creates the conditions for everyone to contribute, individually and collectively.

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Strategy Brand Globalization Commitment 111

Women on Business

MARCH 16, 2013

The most critical ingredient for success is people; these candidates have consistently shown the professionalism and leadership needed to advance their careers to the boardroom; their diverse skills can help your company thrive in uncertain times. Private company directors. My response to their backgrounds is WOW!

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Committee Download Diversity Reference 216

HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

I have no doubt that our diversity initiatives have made an indelible impact on our culture here at Neustar. ” Carey Pellock: Since I joined Neustar in 2012, the company has undergone significant changes – most notably a transition from public to private company status and the arrival of a new CEO. An Ambassador for Inclusion.

Leadership 52

Leadership Agility Diversity Competitive Advantage 52

Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Last week, I shared information about the lack of female leadership among U.S. companies like Apple, but the gender inequity isn’t just a U.S. Do we not have qualified diverse directors to sit on corporate boards in Canada? Air Canada. Algoma Central Corporation. Baytex Energy Corp. Bruce Power.

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Committee Diversity Energy Construction 209

HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

"Presence in the Present" As a branded company whose success depends on change management, Kellogg Company puts a premium on its internal culture. The HR Digest: Under your leadership, Kellogg Company has taken great strides in the field of diversity and inclusion (D&I). People are at the core of this strategy.

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Diversity Human Resources Globalization Automotive 81

Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2011

According to research from the book Why Woman Mean Business , women now represent a majority of the talent pool, a majority of the market, and better gender balance in leadership yields better corporate performance. BETTER BOTTOM LINE : - Companies with more women in leadership have a 35% higher return on equity.

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Planning Development Metrics Succession 229

HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

It is also the only company in the finance industry to have bucked the trend of bringing gender parity in the boardroom. In a truly remarkable interview with Monique Herena, we talk about American Express’s The Ambition Project , leadership resilience, and what we can do to help women propel into leadership roles.

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Project Globalization Diversity Learning-by-Doing 52

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

(Image credit – Freepik) Holiday Employee Engagement: Boosting Employee Morale Holiday rewards and employee appreciation are great additions to the holiday spirit but it could be smart to start by a ddressing the mood of your company first and understanding why holiday employee engagement plans are necessary.

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Morale Team Building Stress Planning 52

HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

Companies like Asana, Capgemini, Pinterest, Spotify and WWF are stepping up their game with a wide range of sweet-perks, which include executive and life coaching services, flexible vacation policy, employee assistance programs, and weekly happy hours. Like any investment, companies must set clear goals for what they want to achieve.

ROI 81

ROI Self-aware Committee Policies 81

Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Some people have the right constitution to work in a start-up environment, others require the increased structure that comes with an established company while still others are better suited to a non-profit or government setting. A more diverse team likely would have done much better.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

At the current rate of change, it will take until the year 2085 for women to reach parity with men in leadership roles in our country.” The dearth of women in leadership roles—and in whole fields—creates the perception that women do not belong in those positions or professions. It’s a painful revelation. “At percent of the U.S.

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Diversity Competitive Advantage Participative Committee 66

HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2023

They also state that 86 percent of job seekers avoid a company with a bad reputation. It’s easy to get caught up in sales numbers and client meetings and forget what company culture is, but there can be no excuses for a poor work environment for your employees. Image credit – Freepik) What Is Company Culture?

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Examples Company Diversity Team Building 97

HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

This is reflected in the company’s foundation on its Total Self culture where everyone can authentically be themselves. The unique mantra recognizes diversity, strives for equity, and creates an inclusive environment that gives a sense of belonging to the employees. How and when we engage with employees has forever changed. .

Human Resources 52

Human Resources Agility Resources Committee 52

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Jim Kim (President of the World Bank), Peter Drucker (founder of modern management), Paul Hersey (noted author, teacher, and personal mentor of mine), and Warren Bennis (one of the world’s greatest leadership thinkers of his time). They represent leaders in their own worlds with a diversity of interests that relate to the topic of coaching.

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Executive Coaching CEO Magazine Banking 70

Strategy Driven

MAY 11, 2016

No wonder then if, in major corporations in the United States, women represent 53 percent of new hires, but this decreases at each transition up the management ranks: only 37% percent of those promoted to managerial level are women, 26 percent vice presidents and senior executives, and only 14 percent on executive committees.

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Mentor GDP Education Engineering 50

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Create diversions when things get difficult. ’ It creates a great diversion from the real issues. Compromise over the important company issues, but dig in and fight forever over smaller topics that are important for you and your career. Strategic Planning execution innovation leadership strategy'

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Strategy Strategic Planning Porter Simon 59

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. He conducts independent performance reviews and Executive Think Tanks nationally… with the result being the companies’ destinies being charted. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Presidents.

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Drucker Senge Strategic Planning Newsletter 62

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2016

A global pharmaceutical company was about to lose the strategic advantage of several blockbuster drugs coming off patent. The hope was that the diversity of brainpower and perspectives would yield imaginative ways to outgrow the shortfall. This kind of approach to special challenges that companies face is new.

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Leadership Diversity Committee Long-term 10

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Application of design thinking to help solve myriad problems that are not typically associated with design is illuminated in a new book through vignettes drawn from such diverse realms as politics and society, business, health and science, law, and writing. Design thinking can be a critical tool for addressing leadership challenges.

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Creativity Strategic Planning Construction Politics 58

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2011

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Congressional committees as well as the Federal Communications Commission. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P.

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