In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 16, 2011

Tough-Minded Ways to Innovate. I can tell you, the articles’ principles helped guide me as a CEO and later as a strategy consultant. But after Pearson’s corporate life atop PepsiCo, he became an insightful HBR contributor, particularly with regard to innovation. Innovative companies are led by innovative leaders.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

by John • November 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life , Marketing , Strategy • 0 Comments. For example, if it was innovation and creativity that brought revival, chances are high that innovation and creativity will remain a cornerstone of their corporate culture. Human Resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 28, 2012

One of my mentors was brilliantly creative, the other skillfully strategic. Human Resources. Years later I referred to these notes in my capacity as a consultant. A client in need of innovation? Most importantly, the implications and action steps became an ‘easy sell’ to my team. Perennial Wisdom.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

Sincere leaders who are transparent about their decisions, upbeat but honest about the company’s future, and show a genuine interest in their workers create an environment that fosters loyalty, creativity and productivity. Consider bringing in a consultant to add a fresh perspective. Establish trust. Poll the ranks. Communicate.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources. It is a crucible where tradition and innovation clash, forging a new paradigm in workforce dynamics. The year demands that the pulse of innovation beats strongest within the corridors of a dynamic and future-focused HR strategy.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The very best strategies aren’t generated by outside strategic planning consultants who bill thousands of dollars a day. Qualitative cultures are about the creativity, the ingenuity, and the innovation created by the human resource, not the financial resource. Be obsessed with creativity and innovation.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

I’ve never thought of the homeless as innovative or entrepreneurial. It is a great example of creative ingenuity. If you’ll pardon the pun, I suspect we are going to see an extension of this kind of creativity amongst the homeless. Homeless or not, creativity costs nothing – it is the last great bargain in business.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. At Fortis we help businesses use natural gas more efficiently, save energy and seek innovative energy solutions to save money.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2021

Artificial intelligence is considered today to be the most creative and promising field for workforce management. Moreover, 32% of departments in tech companies and others are redesigning functions using AI to streamline for versatility and figuring out how to best integrate the experiences gathered from worker feedback and innovation.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It is a fast growing field and attracts a lot of entrepreneurs and innovators. They consult with physicians and recommend and refer complex cases to physicians, surgeons, and specialists. Human Resource Managers. Women human resources managers earn a median annual income of $69,160. Physician Assistants .

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

Consider these facts: According to Human Resource Executive magazine, roughly one-third of U.S. When financial acumen is valued more than creativity or innovation, decisions end up being driven solely by the numbers, or by the fear of not meeting those numbers, instead of what’s in the best interest of the organization.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 28, 2017

Whitney Johnson – Thinkers 50 award-winning Management Thinker 2015-17, Disruptive Innovation expert, author Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work. Pawel Motyl – Formerly CEO Harvard Business Review Poland, noted speaker, consultant and executive coach, author Labirynt Sztuka podejmowania decyzji.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Co-founder of Rose Park Advisors—Disruptive Innovation Fund. A leading thinker on strategy and breakthrough innovation. Formerly a leader in the automotive, retail, restaurant, media innovation and consulting industries. Deborah Borg – Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer, Bunge Limited.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

The original concept, created by Art Director Geoff Hayes in a bathtub, and perpetuated by several creative notables, has managed to stand the cruel test of time and create the 3 rd largest-selling liquor brand on the globe. When consolidation and cost cutting becomes the strategy, creativity and innovation erodes quickly.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Derek is director and senior advisor at Pathleader Education Consultants, a registered private K-12 institution in Hong Kong. How have managers working in these areas utilised new opportunities creatively and strategically? Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, he was one of the first educators in Hong Kong to facilitate online learning.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

But as a company who also values innovation and “looking around the corner,” we are always challenging the status quo—so absolutely, there is always room for improvement! There wasn’t a lot of direct customer interaction, and innovation was hindered by this schedule. Our business plateaued and growth stalled.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 12, 2012

And these assessments are just an easy way out for managers and human resources directors from actually being accountable for their decisions and work. Are personality profiles effective for determining employee competencies? You are not a psychologist, you are a manager. The world of work is an adult community.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Innovation Advocate. Contact: caduhigg@gmail 9 43,800 5,107 9,706 Clayton Christensen Innovation, Leadership Professor at Harvard Business School. Tweets with occasional assistance from the Fellows at the Forum for Growth & Innovation. It is a manifesto of human creativity. Humans Create Futures.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

Also important: clever creative, brand image consistency, and the ability of the slogan to weather the cruel test of time. Jack Welch’s replacement wanted ‘Innovation at Work’ — not bad for culture and corporate morale, but in my view, short on consumer relativity. Human Resources. But the slogan’s a winner.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

She has spent her career leading teams in Fortune 500 Human Resources organizations. Chief executives of smaller companies and international and national organizations and leaders also regularly tap her expertise as coach, consultant, and/or lecturer to help them hone their positive cultures.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

The role has been relegated to middle managers who are brand custodians, not leaders in innovation. Through no fault of their own, they either lack the experience, the clout or the motivation to drive innovation into the brands they manage. Sarah Allen ( my creative writing blog ). Human Resources. Thanks for this.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

It is important to identify swings and trends so that innovation can remain a strength of your business. Utilization of industry consultants or technical specialists. Human Resources program is active, professional and responsive to the organization. Consultant plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. It is not because they had some unique access to talented people, advertising, consultants or the media. Sinek makes a case that it’s all about the messaging.

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QAspire

JANUARY 3, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Nicholas Bate’s Book ‘Instant MBA’ and Other Great Resources for 2010 Nicholas Bate is a prolific thinker, blogger and author. He shared some of his best work with me in 2009, in form of his books and innovatively done cards. More than that, he is a wonderful friend.

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Management Craft

APRIL 18, 2014

Elaine Biech author, The Business of Consulting and editor, The ASTD Leadership Handbook. “If Brenda Gumbs, EVP Human Resources, Perfetti Van Melle, USA, Inc. Moll, Practice Leader, AKT CPAs and Business Consultants. Tanmay Vora, Author , Blogger and Improvement Consultant at QAspire.com. Outstanding!

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2011

Most leaders are interested in growing their businesses through innovation, but it's risky business: most innovation efforts fail. After years of helping to make innovation happen as chief communications officer at Steelcase and as a consultant, I have a point of view that I'm willing to bet on.

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Management Craft

APRIL 18, 2014

Elaine Biech author, The Business of Consulting and editor, The ASTD Leadership Handbook. “If Brenda Gumbs, EVP Human Resources, Perfetti Van Melle, USA, Inc. Moll, Practice Leader, AKT CPAs and Business Consultants. Tanmay Vora, Author , Blogger and Improvement Consultant at QAspire.com. Outstanding!

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Increasing creativity and innovation is not only on the priority list for start-ups; it’s also a strategic goal for CEOs of small, medium, and large-sized companies. And it’s one that stems from a very human problem in most big organizations. It seems we’re all racing to get more entrepreneurial.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

To compensate your side of this seesaw, creative shortcuts cultivate new directions for building business and explore the inspiring nature of change. Connect as many strengths and resources as possible, for innovation lives in fresh combinations. The most creative approaches will get the most attention.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

OCTOBER 31, 2010

They stifle creativity and innovation. If we are to encourage the innovators of our time we must also accept that rules should be subject to rigorous question and challenge. In a world where improvisation is key to success, yesterday’s rules can be today’s impediment.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Faster innovation. This is not something that can be conducted alone by internal human resources departments. This is a creative way of re-treading old knowledge to enable executives to master change rather than feel as they’re victims of it. Paying attention to quality can realize: Lower operating costs.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

In my consulting work with large, multinational companies, I see a pervasive anxiety among managers who have trouble finding people for skilled positions, no matter what industry or region. American companies need to get creative about addressing the skills challenge. Use analytical techniques to find and cultivate talent.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2014

Typically a graphic depiction of the organizational components to be addressed in a redesign (for example, McKinsey’s 7S model, which includes strategy, structure, systems, staff, skills, and so on), every consultant and his brother flogs an organization design model. So leaders at many different levels need to get in on the act.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2014

She is intelligent, great at her job, and highly creative,” said Mark. Executives and their employees have raised these issues with us in classes and on consulting assignments throughout the world. Mark and Jennifer are not alone. We live in tribal times. And how can they use that to improve engagement?

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Look around the corporate world, and you can find great examples of organizations also taking the "shared space" approach too so people can better collaborate and innovate. Take the community workspaces at Toronto's internationally recognized Centre for Social Innovation (CSI). People do their best work when they're unencumbered.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2015

To better understand this problem, my consulting firm did a thorough review of recent research into learning and development programs, followed by a structured survey with top training executives at 16 major corporations in a diverse set of industries, ranging in size from $1 billion to $55 billion in annual revenues.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2015

For the past couple of years the website Working Not Working has published the results of a survey asking creative freelancers where they would most want to work full-time. Expertise, innovation, and speed are also of great importance. Our survey of executives provides a helpful perspective. Alignment is the driver.

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