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Four Essential Behaviors for Every Leader

Leading Blog

It’s that sense of meaning that inspires us to think of new, innovative ways to do the work. I once worked with a company that decided to collapse its engineering organization by turning Engineering Managers into Managing Engineers, and oh, what a difference the word order makes.

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Engineers Join Startups For Love, Not Money

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign suggests that money is pretty low down the list of motivating factors for STEM Ph.D.s. The researchers wanted to explore what might prompt a highly sought-after engineer to overlook jobs at prestigious organizations in favor of a riskier startup, often on lower pay.

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Tracey Franklin on Building an Engine of Innovation Through Talent

HR Digest

In this exclusive interview with The HR Digest, Franklin dives into her unique talent management strategies, and how they’re propelling Moderna to the forefront of medical innovation. That obsession with innovation at its core is what drives decision-making across the Company.

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Innovate Forward

Leading Blog

Technology is the raw material that 21st-century innovators need to build new business capabilities, to develop exciting new products and services, and to create workarounds for the physical distancing measures we will likely endure for the foreseeable future. I NNOVATION has always been important. New technology will change the way we work.

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F1 Racing and the Insurance and Finance Industry: A Comparison of Trends and Challenges

N2Growth Blog

Formula 1 racing is an industry built on speed, innovation, and teamwork. Flexible Work Arrangements and Pay Flexible work arrangements are not commonly offered to F1 team employees, especially those in roles that require on-track activities, such as mechanics, engineers, and drivers.

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Dive into the Role of the Chief People Officer in Today’s Workplace

N2Growth Blog

Ultimately, the strategic importance of the Chief People Officer (CPO) lies in their ability to create a high-performing workforce that drives innovation, productivity, and, ultimately, business growth. Collaboration brings individuals together, leveraging their diverse perspectives and skill sets to drive innovation and achieve shared goals.

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How Leaders can Ignite Innovation

Great Leadership By Dan

An executive at a company I work with recently told me: “W e have very creative employees who want to be innovative but find many obstacles created by the cultural opposition to it. We spend a lot of time training and encouraging employees at all levels how to be more creative and innovation. Allow employees time to innovate.