First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 19, 2012

Here is an excerpt from still another outstanding article, written by Oliver Alexy and Markus Reitzig, featured online by The McKinsey Quarterly (January 2012), and published by McKinsey & Company.

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McKinsey Innovation Management Article 114

Great Results Team Building

MARCH 1, 2023

A study conducted by the University of Texas found that diversity in a team can lead to more creative and innovative ideas. By being a great teammate and valuing the perspectives of others, you can contribute to a more creative and innovative team environment. Luckily, I have colected some very interesting statistics for you!

Teamwork 169

Teamwork McKinsey Conference Survey 169

First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 7, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article featured by The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company, in which Olivier Leclerc and Mihnea Moldoveanu explain how and why tricky problems must be shaped before they can be solved. To start that process, and stimulate novel thinking, leaders should look through multiple lenses.

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McKinsey Innovation Blog Company 80

HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The recent explosion of HR technology has driven a major boom in innovative HR solutions. Employee lifecycle management, which defines the major HR function, is somewhat becoming less complicated; HR trends in 2019 suggest the industry is poised to rip even more benefits from the digital progression.

Human Resources 87

Human Resources Trends Resources Innovation 87

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2023

A study by the Harvard Business Review reveals that prioritizing effective communication amplifies collaboration and innovation, propelling companies 50% ahead of competitors. Cohesive messaging enhances reliability, managing client expectations, while empathy injects a personal touch, resonating emotionally.

Training 116

Training Active Listening Bond McKinsey 116

CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A McKinsey report hits the nail on the head – 94% of execs aren’t thrilled with their innovation game. Boston Consulting Group tells us that resilient leaders are better at crisis management. A Deloitte study found that learning-centric companies are innovation champs. That’s where adaptability comes in.

Sharpe 78

Sharpe McKinsey Crisis Management Crisis 78

CO2

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Set Small, Achievable Goals: Break down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps. – According to a McKinsey report , companies with leaders who demonstrate vulnerability and adaptability in the face of doubt outperform their competitors in innovation and profitability.

Succession 78

Succession Uncertainty Leadership McKinsey 78

First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 14, 2012

Here is a brief excerpt from another outstanding interview featured online by The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company and conducted by Joanna Barsh.

Hamel 75

Hamel McKinsey Innovation Management 75

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

” This ROI comes from many places, including increasing employee productivity, positive outcomes on employee management, talent management, and retention in an organization because executives who work with coaches are better equipped to lead their teams more effectively. There are many benefits when executives lead with empathy.

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Executive Coaching Execution Self-aware Company 318

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. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 14, 2013

While you might hear these statements from any manager, they all have one thing in common: the lack of specificity. Organizations need good managers and exceptional leaders (at all levels of your business). Test your management strategies. How are you managing your team? That’s why most managers don’t risk doing it.

Metrics 190

Metrics Management Katz How To 190

Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. By contrast, McKinsey & Company is an organization that demonstrates the benefits of developing leaders who stand out. —Vince Lombardi.

Quality 166

Quality Leadership McKinsey Training 166

Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced leader or an aspiring one, there’s always room for growth and development by embracing more innovative management styles. Blanchard LeaderChat Perfect for those seeking diverse, expert insights into leadership and team management from seasoned professionals.

Emotional Intelligence 52

Emotional Intelligence Blanchard Leadership McKinsey 52

First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 4, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Roland Deiser and Sylvain Newton for The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company, in which they explain how and why organizational social-media literacy is fast becoming a source of competitive advantage.

Media 117

Media Competitive Advantage Skills McKinsey 117

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

McKinsey predicts that by 2030, over 25 million jobs in the United States will be automated. Being able to manage one’s emotions; generate positive emotions; and be highly sensitive to the emotional state of others will be important human skills. jobs including professional jobs will be automated.

Career 231

Career Learning-by-Doing McKinsey Agility 231

CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

Yet, too often managers see them as negotiable. Gallup estimates that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement across business units. Unfortunately, these criteria miss a crucial element: the right talent to succeed as a manager and leader. None of these points are theories. You have options.

Motivation 130

Motivation McKinsey Attrition Influence 130

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He highlighted the need for change as the main prerequisite of a successful transformation; being ex-McKinsey and a public official before this current role, Boris’s whole career revolved around extensive transformation processes. Therefore, it’s critical to hire an experienced CTO.

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CTO Shaw Short-term Agility 389

Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Utilize management interviews, employee surveys, and even customer feedback , but don’t stop there. Together, you can build a culture that fuels success, drives innovation, and propels your organization to new heights. Don’t wait for the tremors to erupt. Go beyond surface-level responses.

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Team Workshop Team Building Mission Statement 162

First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 21, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Flat Army: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization Dan Pontefract The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation Jon Gertner To Save Everything, Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism Evgeny Morozov [.].

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Govindarajan Blog McKinsey Bond 75

Leading Blog

JULY 31, 2015

Disrupting beliefs : A new approach to business-model innovation from @McKQuarterly. Changing change management via @McKinsey The power of digital to drive change. Here are a selection of tweets from July 2015 that you might have missed: At the Intersection of Must And Want We Find Ourselves by @LollyDaskal.

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McKinsey Business Model Video Quality 150

Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 2, 2023

One Chartered Manager has developed a way to measure and monitor EDI Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has been at the forefront of board agendas for several years, and rightly so. They also have a 20% higher rate of innovation, according to a Boston Consulting Group study. Managers need to know what works, and what does not.

Metrics 52

Metrics KPI Diversity Long-term 52

First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 6, 2013

Lawler III Gareth Jones HBR How to Use Your Online Network to Test Ideas John Jantsch Keith Sawyer Management Tip of the Day motivation Paul H. Eccher Peter Gray: Part 2 Rob Goffee Rutger von Post strategy+business talent management The McKinsey Quarterly The Referral Engine These Soft Skills Can Go a Long Way Thomas Williams Zig Zag'

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Kleiner Schein Blog McKinsey 80

First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 6, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Out Think: How Innovative Leaders Drive Exceptional Outcomes G. Shawn Hunter The Wisdom of Titans: Secrets of Success from Entrepreneurs Who Rose to the Top William Ferguson The CIO Paradox: Battling the Contradictions of IT Leadership […].

Wiseman 75

Wiseman CIO McKinsey Blog 75

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

Indeed, McKinsey recently argued that one of the few plus points from the pandemic was it reinforced the importance of building change capabilities within our organizations. The importance of organizational agility was reaffirmed in a second report , from the Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) Future Readiness Centre.

Company 109

Company Hofstede Supply Chain Agility 109

First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in How We Buy, Sell, Live, Learn, Work, and Play Marc Ostrofsky The Necessity of Strangers: The Intriguing Truth About Insight, Innovation, and Success Alan S. Word of Mouse Yale School of Management'

Govindarajan 75

Govindarajan Blog McKinsey Tools 75

First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 13, 2012

In the winning entries in a contest co-sponsored McKinsey & Company with Gary Hamel’s Management Innovation eXchange (MIX) and Harvard Business Review, the authors of seven articles reveal executive thinking on the importance of engaging employees in an open and realistic way.

McKinsey 80

McKinsey Review Innovation Article 80

Strategy Driven

JULY 8, 2019

How is Ecommerce Transforming Logistics and Transportation Management? The latest trend in last mile delivery management focuses on the localization of distribution, where the goal is to leverage the existing infrastructure and optimize it through technology. It is changing the entire logistics industry and the world we live in.

Transportation 50

Transportation Parcell Supply Chain Management 50

QAspire

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Organizational transformation initiatives come in many forms – restructuring, cultural transformation, service transitions, rapid innovation, process overhauls, turnarounds and acquisitions to name a few. Studies by universities and consulting firms suggest that 70% or more of transformation initiatives fail. Natural Laws.

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McKinsey Restructuring System Article 70

Experience to Lead

JANUARY 25, 2022

This robust leadership blog from INSEAD features incisive pieces on strategy, operations and management. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts, complements his blog with his Leadership Biz Cafe podcast. Great for globally-focused management and business research insights. The McKinsey Podcast. Lead Change.

Blog 52

Blog Leadership McKinsey Globalization 52

The Practical Leader

MAY 20, 2020

But the truth is that relinquishing authority and giving employees considerable autonomy can boost innovation and success at knowledge firms, even during crises. Scott Keller and Colin Price, Beyond Performance: How Great Organizations Build Ultimate Competitive Advantage (ten year global study of 500 firms by McKinsey). ” A.D.

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Sheth Argyris Emotional Intelligence Goleman 116

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 24, 2022

Companies have managed to construct an AI strategy and are building an ecosystem around AI that is underpinned by the structures and processes required to make the technology work.

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Company Survey McKinsey Project 100

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Digital transformation managers. The companies and research studies in our analysis included: Deloitte, LinkedIn, IBM Institute for Business Value, Indeed.com, Institute for the Future (IFTF), McKinsey, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Udemy, Willis Towers Watson, and World Economic Forum. Big data specialists.

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Skills Emotional Intelligence CFO Power 145

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 25, 2013

Bob''s blog entries "Givers take all: The hidden dimension of corporate culture" "How Do You Create Innovation in Your Business? of the Oxford Princeton Program) in “The Corner Office” Compelling People Dave Kerpen HBR Huffington Post Hugh Martin (chief executive of Sensity Systems) in “The Corner Office” Inc.

Blog 75

Blog ROI Film McKinsey 75

First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Swap Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will Be Made, Not Managed Alexis Ohanian Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted in an Uncertain World […]. I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS When Sparks Fly: Igniting Creativity in Groups Dorothy Leonard-Barton and Walter C.

Blog 75

Blog McKinsey Creativity Talent Management 75

Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This approach very much links to social innovation and indeed conspicuous altruism. Because business has to be about more than just profit. People, Planet, and to quote a much-derided word ‘Purpose’ have to be in there too. The report went on to note “society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose”.

Brand 189

Brand Supply Chain Ethics Reputation 189

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In fact, it were the L&D teams that were instrumental in bringing about wider acceptance of innovative measures, processes and strategies, including reimagining how employees learn to work in a digitized world. Training Remote Managers. LearnOps uses data, analytics, and technology to manage learning processes.

Efficiency 105

Efficiency Operations Training Diversity 105

First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 13, 2013

What’s New in Innovation Education? Bob''s blog entries "How Caterpillar Transforms People Into Butterflies" "It’s a mad "The characteristics of design thinking" "The Corner Office" "What would your life have been like in 1909?"

Wiseman 75

Wiseman Porter Blog McKinsey 75