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Management Tools For Leaders: Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy

Rich Gee Group

McDonald’s is in a fiercely competitive fast-food industry with aggressive discounts, new product variations, and high-profile commercials. Apple always aims to set itself apart from competitors not by price but by competitive advantages based on product design that attracts customers.

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Is It Good When We Know How Much Our Boss Makes?

The Horizons Tracker

The employees were asked to guess the salary of both their peers and their manager. The study found that when we learn what our peers are earning, we appear to become less productive, especially if it transpires that our colleagues are earning more than we think they should be. If anything, you become more productive.”.

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An Overview: Agile and Enterprise Architecture

Strategy Driven

Back in 2001, what we know today as the Agile Manifesto was born , by the hand of several American CEOs of the technology sector (software) and they decided to combine various ideas to propose an alternative to the slow working methods that were not responding to the current ones needs, before your organization and your customers.

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What Prompts Investments In Energy Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers highlight that despite the invasion prompting many countries to double down on renewable innovation, others have responded by doubling down on domestic production of fossil fuels. billion in 2001 to $20.1 Spurring renewable innovation. billion in 2018. Driving the change.

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Leading With Character: Gratitude

Michael Lee Stallard

To develop gratitude in his character and boost his own happiness, productivity and creativity, Harvard psychology professor Tal Ben-Shahar keeps a diary where each day he records three things for which he is grateful. Research supports the wisdom of this practice. Examples of Gratitude in Action. The great British writer G.K.

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Multi-Tasking: Is It Worth It?

Great Leadership By Dan

I can’t tell you how many executives I have worked with who actually believe that multi-tasking increases their productivity. It Doesn’t Increase Productivity. economy $650 billion a year in lost productivity. Managing multi-tasking will also increase your productivity and will model appropriate behavior to other employees.

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Generational Differences in the Workplace: Understanding and Embracing Generational Diversity

HR Digest

These generational differences can create challenges in the workplace, but they can also be a source of strength and innovation when properly understood and managed. Generation Z (2001-2020) The youngest generation in the workforce, Generation Z, is just beginning to enter the workforce.