The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 30, 2023

The rise of deglobalization and the resulting uncertainty in the global business landscape has prompted technology-based industries to reevaluate their overarching strategies. The book emphasizes three categories of supply in industrial markets, including advanced premium products, no-frills products, and complex service solutions.

Globalization 115

Globalization Trends Industry Incentives 115

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. For instance, car manufacturers such as GM and Ford modified their production lines to manufacture medical devices like ventilators. The pandemic forced business to be more open to innovation.

Uncertainty 234

Uncertainty Business Model Cooper Skills 234

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape. Another significant challenge for executives is managing organizational complexity.

Execution 407

Execution Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Leadership 407

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The Importance of Robust Succession Planning Amidst Chaos In today’s volatile business environment, chaos has become the order of the day, leading organizations into an era of uncertainty. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

Uncertainty 434

Uncertainty Planning Succession Long-term 434

Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

With uncertainty swirling around every corner in the world today, team members are reevaluating their workplaces and walking out as they look past hollow promises and perks that are a mere temporary bandage. You couldn't figure out what made them tick, and you know you were underwhelming as a manager and leader for them. Absolutely!

Books 309

Books Leadership McKinsey Learning-by-Doing 309

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Digital technologies were supposed to help provide people with the freedom from 9-5, giving us the autonomy to not only work when we want, but where we want. As various digital and mobile technologies have entered the workplace at scale, there has been a sense that this vision has not really been met. On the clock.

Management 99

Management Proposal Technology Long-term 99

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

Change means uncertainty, which is an uncomfortable state for many. While change management is sometimes couched as being all about “winning hearts and minds,” the truth is more nuanced: change comes with a cost — and is not necessarily positive for all stakeholders. Declining productivity. Job insecurity. Fear of failure.

Resistance 274

Resistance Restructuring Survey Agility 274

HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. This new trend is expected to revolutionize the way we work, providing new opportunities for remote teams, improving collaboration, and increasing productivity.

Trends 98

Trends Agility Resources Uncertainty 98

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. John Stoker of DialogueWORKS contributed Managers, here’s your guide to effective feedback. Communication. ’ Will it be you? Will it be me?”

Leadership Development 238

Leadership Development Development Leadership Crisis 238

Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” When faced with a potential threat of technology or business model disruption, you need to consider two things. Building the Culture.

Innovation 286

Innovation Company Construction Creativity 286

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By thinking strategically, executives are better equipped to navigate uncertainty, drive organizational change, and position their companies for long-term success. Executives receive the necessary tools and techniques to manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure.

Succession 386

Succession ROI Leadership Self-aware 386

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

With the coronavirus outbreak sending millions of workers to their home offices, commentators have been sharing tips on how best to maintain productivity while working remotely. As someone who works remotely most of the time, one element I’m acutely aware of is the importance of robust internet access. A cyber risk.

Technology 73

Technology Self-aware Document Stress 73

Lead from Within

APRIL 2, 2020

Isolation is stressful, especially for extroverts and those who rely on others for help and motivation—and even more so in a time of anxiety and uncertainty. Others may be struggling to keep up with new technology and processes. Put yourself first and manage your boundaries. Manage other people’s expectations.

How To 218

How To Energy Crisis Uncertainty 218

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Expansion can also be disruptive and hard to manage because it will have an impact on your current operation and there are often a few teething issues too. Being aware of a few expansion tips could help to minimize the negative impact that expansion can bring as well as help you to manage any troubles that you encounter along the way.

Tips 50

Tips Management Finance Operations 50

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

There is a lack of employee engagement and productivity as accuracy levels decrease, absenteeism increases, motivation is lacking and an unhealthy degree of competitiveness exists. Team members make your company’s success and in an era that is so focused on technological advancements effective teamwork is your biggest competitive advantage.

Competitive Advantage 263

Competitive Advantage Team Teamwork Absenteeism 263

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

There is a lot of uncertainty these days with political polarization of historic proportions, a surge in racial violence, and technological and global developments impacting organizations. In order to manage and protect ourselves, it is easy to become defensive and judgmental. Make commitments on who will do what and when.

Uncertainty 150

Uncertainty Politics Environment Positioning 150

The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 7, 2021

The authors highlight how in times of uncertainty, the ability to make swift decisions is hugely important. What’s more, local managers usually have access to more accurate and timely information with which to make those decisions. Crisis management. Managing during Covid. Buffering the impact. compared to 11.8%

Decentralization 102

Decentralization Crisis Crisis Management Comparison 102

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

A smooth workflow can make your employees more productive. When employees can follow a documented workflow, they’ll experience less uncertainty and be more motivated to work. Improving job performance by learning new technology or giving them new responsibilities or assignments to gain new skills.

Motivation 211

Motivation Training Development Efficiency 211

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

If you don’t solve the skills riddle with agility, curiosity, and smart technology capabilities, your organization could fade from existence.” Workers who adapt and grow with the organization in a time of accelerated change will be able to launch products and services that meet market needs. Digital transformation managers.

Skills 145

Skills Emotional Intelligence CFO Power 145

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. But expecting managers to orchestrate flexible work arrangements without preparation and ongoing support isn’t the way to go. Communication. Development.

Leadership Development 291

Leadership Development Development Leadership FAQ 291

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Despite that, they identified 17% of SMEs who were either incremental innovators or leading innovators, meaning that they were investing in R&D and introducing new products and services to their market. These included things such as uncertainty about the future, a lack of skilled workers, and building demand for their innovation.

Engineering 141

Engineering Innovation Incubator Open-book 141

Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Polarization of historic proportions, racial divide, technological challenges and globalization—we are all experiencing stress and uncertainty in our volatile, complex and uncertain environment. Closed-mindedness and miscommunication are at the heart of this uncertainty causing damage to relationships, bottom lines and lives.

Stress 150

Stress Uncertainty Learning-by-Doing Environment 150

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Being servant leaders as Chartered Managers In an opinion piece in the Daily FT , Ajantha Dharmasiri CMgr FCMI, president of CMI Sri Lanka , reflects on a successful year and assures that CMI Sri Lanka will continue to facilitate the processes of up-skilling, multi-skilling, and re-skilling managers. Read it here.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Committee Hotels Webinar 52

CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The modern corporate world, marked by technological leaps and diverse workforce demands, necessitates leaders who are not only visionary but also adaptable and resilient. These new-age skills in leadership development include a heightened emotional and social IQ, a knack for innovation, deep-seated empathy, and effective crisis management.

Leadership Development 78

Leadership Development Skills Development Leadership 78

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While it’s largely foolhardy to place too much faith in the various estimates of individual jobs vulnerability to technological and economic disruption, what seems far more certain is that disruption will become a way of life, especially in an era where our life expectancy continues to grow and therefore our time in work stretches outwards.

Technology 107

Technology Competitive Advantage Report Training 107

Strategy Driven

MARCH 30, 2020

Activists and politicians demand the modernization of energy production, supply, and consumption. Renewable technology is gaining ground left and right. Sustainable technology is getting cheaper as time rolls by. Rapidly-growing Asian economies need them to support their population and production boom.

Industry 75

Industry Energy Offshoring Technology 75

HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

The field of human resource management (HRM) encompasses vital tasks such as recruiting, screening, and developing employees for businesses. They provide insights into strategic HR planning, the dynamic between HR and line managers, and global trends impacting the field. Laszlo Bock’s “ Work Rules!

Human Resources 52

Human Resources Books Quinn Talent Management 52

CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Enhanced Time Management : Coaches aid in refining your daily operations to focus on critical tasks. Coaching can provide you with the tools and techniques to improve these aspects, fostering a more collaborative and productive work environment. The goal is to optimize processes for peak performance.

Leadership Development 78

Leadership Development Development Succession Execution 78

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

New research from Harvard Business School suggests that as well as helping rethink business models, digital technologies can also help organizations rethink their models for sourcing talent. This has been especially so in digital domains, where the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation efforts across the economy.

Agility 120

Agility Business Model Survey Policies 120

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 4, 2021

They’ve seen them wrestling with children, in trying to manage personal and professional challenges at home, more Zoom gaffes than we can count, etc., which has given employers a deeply humanistic view of those they manage. The converse is also true. Spot-tune your team during this turbulent time, for more holistic growth.”

Advice 122

Advice How To Forrester Incentives 122

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 22, 2021

The researchers quizzed workers from a range of industries, including technology, retail, manufacturing, and education. The paper suggests that around 20% of the workforce might suffer from loneliness when working remotely, so it’s a significant problem that managers need to address. ” Coping with loneliness.

Self-aware 138

Self-aware Survey Retail Uncertainty 138

The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In the turbulent times after 9/11, they talked further about their strong sense that "uncertainty is permanent, chaotic times are normal, change is accelerating, and instability will likely characterize the rest of our lives." " How true that’s proved to be in the last 10 years! ."

Uncertainty 81

Uncertainty Collins Review Books 81

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

Their daily in-person interactions are limited to the few people they live with and their other interactions are intermediated through digital technology. Their interest in our work has been to help their leaders and managers learn to cultivate a culture of connection so that everyone can give their best performance.

Self-aware 332

Self-aware Stress Environment Long-term 332

HR Digest

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Tech titans like Meta, Google, Microsoft and Intel intend to slow hiring or freeze it amid the economy uncertainty. Amazon’s AI technology, for instance, works by predicting which job applicants have the highest potential of success in specific roles and fast-tracking these individuals to an interview without a human recruiter’s oversight.

Engineering 64

Engineering Industry Software Tools 64

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The only uncertainty factor surrounding the status of a remote team is the lack of face to face communication. Unlike a manager who supervises work consistently, a leader needs his or her team to grow together. Also, when they are not doing so great, their leaders, colleagues or managers can help them in real time.

Team 150

Team How To Team Building Objective 150

Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 14, 2015

This mood makes for a great motivator, not only for us to tackle the chores of spring cleaning where we clear our homes of undesired clutter, but also as a driving force for us to find new ways to streamline and better manage the unending demands on our time, energy, and resources.

How To 100

How To Uncertainty Long-term Human Capital 100

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 29, 2014

With all the bad news bombarding us daily, it''s time to get control over the things we can do , and do everything we can during times of uncertainty, to avoid the epic fail. Why they buy, what they want (real need for the product/service). Failure to get management involved right from the start. Failure to manage change.

Execution 91

Execution Strategy Incentives Uncertainty 91