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Leading Through Questions: The Transformative Power of Inquiry

CO2

Questions also enable leaders to gather more complete information, especially in times of crisis or change. ” “How can I elicit more diverse perspectives?” And follow up on execution by inquiring about progress instead of demanding compliance. Ask clarifying questions when data seems incomplete or biased.

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Learning & Development’s Role in Operational Efficiencies in 2022

HR Digest

According to Training magazine’s 2020 Training Industry Report most respondents (54%) indicated that they plan to return to some classroom training post-pandemic while maintaining some remote learning instituted during the crisis. Companies will have to develop new compliance norms, training material and such. Diversity and Inclusion.

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Let’s Make a Deal: Building a Strong Company Culture is Everyone’s Business

HR Digest

High-profile culture crises, the diversity and inclusion drive, and the ongoing talent war have thrust company culture from the confines of HR cubicles to the strategic forefront. Compliance, Risk, and Ethics Department: Ensure alignment between the desired culture and risk management strategies.

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A More Effective Board of Directors

Harvard Business Review

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and numerous corporate scandals, a director now confronts not only complex oversight accountability, but also personal risk and liability. Foundational — survival — boards focus on compliance; they play it safe. Clearly, this is a job not for the faint of heart.

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The “Business in Society” Imperative for CEOs

Harvard Business Review

These include legislation, regulation, investigation, enforcement, litigation, ethics, reputation, crisis management, corporate citizenship, and pressures from public officials, NGOs, and the media. The challenges of business-in-society issues arise in many different settings.

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Too Big to Manage: JP Morgan and the Mega Banks

Harvard Business Review

Some of these problems occurred before the 2008 crisis and some since then. CEO Jamie Dimon consistently espouses the virtues of size and diversity. These business leaders must, however, be aided by highly competent legal, financial, risk, compliance, audit and technology staff. JP Morgan is the biggest of them all with $2.3

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Generations Around the Globe

Harvard Business Review

In many cases, leadership demanded compliance, promoting risk-aversion and compliance, rather than respect. In Brazil, the arduous transition from a military dictatorship to civilian rule, along with growing exposure to foreign trade, weakened the local economy and intensified the country's financial crisis.