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Being Working Class In “Elite” Professions

The Horizons Tracker

At the back end of last year, I wrote about the “class gap” that exists in many professions. Indeed, so pronounced is this gap that the Social Mobility Foundation mark November 14, as this is the effective date at which working-class employees stop earning compared to their peers.

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First Look: Leadership Books for May 2023

Leading Blog

Beyond Disruption : Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries, Companies, or Jobs by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne offer up a bold, new idea that will transform how we all think about innovation and growth. Disruption dominates innovation theory and practice. Disruption dominates innovation theory and practice.

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CPG Hiring Trends

N2Growth Blog

Today’s consumers distrust some traditional brands that do not demonstrate a clear value proposition, labeling, innovativeness, and commitment to the environment. At the same time, they continue to appreciate the advantages of the shopping experience and the immediacy provided by the various retail environments.

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Shaking-up Leadership

N2Growth Blog

The point I ask you to ponder is this: Leadership teams often espouse the need for change and innovation, but rarely apply this thinking to themselves – why? Leadership teams who view themselves as a protected class are leadership teams not living-up to their obligations and responsibilities. Thoughts?

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How to Discover Your Organization’s Deep Purpose

Skip Prichard

“Productivity and innovation soar when employees are inspired by a purpose that aligns with their own values.” The first is directional : Purpose acts as a kind of North Star to help guide strategy and innovation. The third is reputational : Deep purpose engenders loyalty and trust among customers and others.

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How to Develop an Effective Employee Engagement Program: Strategies and Best Practices?

Strategy Driven

Engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and committed to their work. Furthermore, engaged employees provide better customer service, leading to higher customer satisfaction levels and increased loyalty. This not only enhances engagement but also fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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Competitive Advantage from the Bottom of the Pyramid

LDRLB

The BoP markets are a hotbed for innovation and companies that are able to mold their business models to fit within this paradigm can truly alter traditional business models. Brazil’s economic classes are divided into A.B, Innovation Sandbox” was the term coined by C.K. Many companies have derived BoP strategies from C.K.