LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2014

Actually, reading the book reminded me of this old anecdote that I heard one time, a conversation between a sort of unnamed CEO and an unnamed CFO and essentially, the CFO was asking, “What happens if we invest all this money to develop our people and they leave?” and the CEO’s response is, “Well, what happens if we don’t and they stay?”.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2018

3 Simple Ways for Women to Rethink Office Politics and Wield More Influence at Work. Throughout my career — on Wall Street, in technology venture capital, and in media production — I’ve fostered a professional network that spans industries. The purpose of these groups is not to come to consensus. Networking.

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How To Diversity Class Consensus 12

Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2017

While anyone’s choice will be influenced by a host of factors, from work-life balance to salary considerations to company culture, our research suggests that one factor to consider carefully is the extent to which the role is crucial to the organization’s mission. There are also implications here for intra-company career moves.

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Company Report Positioning Consensus 12

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2018

Should you align yourself with the person who has the most influence over your job and career? “It’s like when you were a kid and your parents would fight,” says Priscilla Claman, the president of Career Strategies, a Boston-based consulting firm and a contributor to the HBR Guide to Getting the Right Job.

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Consensus Case Study Long-term Career 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 6, 2012

In today's climate of intense competition, we must find ways to develop " integrative thinking " — the thinking that leads to new business ideas, especially in science and technology. We must inspire students to find value in pursuing a career in science. Their inspiring and visionary approach helps drive business growth.

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Education Creativity How To Pharmaceuticals 12

You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Sometimes there just isn’t time for lengthy debate or consensus building. In times of upheaval, it is an authoritative leader who will ensure the reformation of a structure within which we can continue to work and contribute. Sometimes we just want someone to make a decision and tell us what to do.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2018

Modern data science emerged in tech, from optimizing Google search rankings and LinkedIn recommendations to influencing the headlines Buzzfeed editors run. While there is no well-defined career path for data scientists, and little support for junior data scientists, we are starting to see some forms of specialization.

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Ethics Learning-by-Doing Industry Telecommunications 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

They have to in order to communicate and to reach consensus with others who may not share the same experiences or perspectives. Focusing on additive contribution, a term we developed in a collaboration with Alix Hughes , diversity program leader at Amazon, is a powerful way to avoid sameness in a team and to foster inclusion and innovation.

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Power Management Diversity CFO 12

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2014

If this sounds like your boss, your career may be at risk. Working for a manager who is conflict-averse can have deleterious effects on your performance and your career. These kinds of bosses may not help you advance your career because they’re afraid to ruffle feathers and get you promoted. What the Experts Say.

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Case Study Resources Long-term CIO 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2011

I wanted to accept the consensus as a sign that the company had rounded the corner on its 3-year slog to be more relevant in their market. Yet it is certainly not comfortable to be the gadfly — and a lot of careers have ended over "not fitting in.". We were in a meeting to review the roadmap for the company's new product.

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CEO Engineering Consensus Innovation 16

Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 4, 2016

Coaching helps people gain clarity about what really matters to them, how they should live, what type of careers they should have, and how they can have maximum impact on the world both inside and outside of their organizations. He is trying to find an authentic life and career in an extremely uncertain world with many needs.

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Diversity Consensus Training Career 120

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2016

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that women’s household responsibilities are taking time away from their career development. For a single important decision, it can take months to get consensus, align employees, consult with key stakeholders, and communicate the final decision. hours and 7.8

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Career Leadership Styles Emotional Intelligence Consensus 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2012

Leaders who lack these skills often find these roles frustrating or draining, as they have to continually influence and work through others to get things done. We found that when leaders were successful in matrix roles they consistently used the following four competencies: empathy, conflict management, influence and self-awareness.

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Management Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Influence 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The United States spends 40% more per patient than other developed countries but suffers the worse overall health outcomes. There is general consensus that a major solution lies in better managing and preventing adult chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart failure. Lauri Rotko/Folio Images/Getty Images.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Good consultants build consensus and unify management focus, they do not splinter opinion. If your marketing doesn’t uphold your brand promise or if it’s not advancing core business initiatives, then you have an alignment issue. Thanks for sharing Tom. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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My Own Coach

JUNE 24, 2013

This leadership style relies on influence to gain buy-in to decisions. DEMOCRATIC The democratic leader builds consensus and commitment through participation. COACHING The coaching leader is directed towards professional growth, developing people for the future. What could you do to develop your skills in the other styles?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Is it possible to develop skill in all of them? Has a positive impact but can delay decision-making or lead to poor use of time Pace-Setting Emphasis on setting high standards with little direction or support Can focus on outcomes or “bottom line&# issues excluding the larger vision. So, you decide. Is there something missing?

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Leadership Styles Goleman Emotional Intelligence Leadership 40

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2014

Aspiring leaders of professional service firms must build and sustain consensus among their colleagues, make trade-offs between competing interest groups, and offer incentives to individuals to lend their support. This requires a combination of social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, and apparent sincerity.

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Politics Pharmaceuticals Consultative Consensus 8

You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 29, 2009

However, the theory is that many companies who take the time to reach decisions through voting and consensus are better positioned to carry out a decision quickly having gained commitment from everyone involved. Decisions, democratically reached, typically take a lot longer than in other systems.

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