HR Digest

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Managing remote teams has become increasingly common in today’s workplace. However, managing a distributed workforce comes with its own challenges and should be carefully evaluated at all costs. This is why employers and HR have a duty to play in supporting the future of work through virtual leadership development.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 11, 2024

Define Clear Policies and Expectations: Establish clear guidelines for when and where employees are expected to work. This helps remote workers stay informed about company developments. Clearly define remote work options, in-office requirements, and communication expectations to minimize confusion.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Welcome to the December Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, motivation, productivity, and more. Eileen reveals those stills and provides tips on how to develop them. Development. Communication. Engagement.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Welcome to the March 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Cory Rieken of the Development Dimensions International (DDI) contributed What Happens When Leaders Fail to Use Key Principles? David summarizes, “I’ve never met a manager who has enough time to do everything they want to do.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

When using the performance and potential matrix (9 box) to assess leaders, some organizations will assess each employee, then discuss development at a follow-up meeting, or worst case, not at all. An emerging best practice is to discuss specific development strategies for each employee as a part of the assessment discussion.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether it’s data entry, scheduling, or email management, AI can streamline your workflow. Enhancing Risk Management: AI can assess risks more accurately and in real-time. As a leader, it’s crucial to set ethical guidelines and ensure that AI-driven decisions align with your organization’s values and principles.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Employee handbooks serve as an important player in a company’s success. An employee handbook could be quite simple if you take some time to put together a few key guidelines. If applicable, include a list of contact details for human resources and management. How To Make An Employee Handbook .

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 16, 2024

Establish clear guidelines for respectful communication, and hold everyone accountable for maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Active Listening to Understand: Active listening is a crucial skill for leaders to develop. By valuing diversity, you promote a culture of respect and understanding.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 26, 2013

I belong to a number of Leadership Development LinkedIn groups, and everyone once in a while I’ll take a look at the discussions to see what I can learn. Do you believe emotional intelligence is a skill you can develop in others? How do you get leaders to realize that they need to develop further? Any recommendations?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 30, 2016

Guest post from Stanley Ross: The paucity of effective leaders is only because in general organizations aren’t good at developing leaders. The expectation is that individuals can jump from being a non-manager to become a leader type manager. The first step is to develop a set of screening criteria.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

There are many challenges in implementing Agile Test Automation development. Therefore, this article will detail five steps for implementing Agile Test Automation development and offer up some words of wisdom. Set Reasonable Expectations : Setting clear expectations before beginning the project will help to ensure a successful one.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 8, 2023

Develop a thoughtful approach to hybrid work that is consistent with your organization’s core values. Identify pitfalls that may hinder success in implementing hybrid work protocols from both an individual and an enterprise point of view. Section 4: Guardrails for Success in Hybrid Work. Section 2: The 7 C’s of Leadership.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore how ditching the Monday morning commute can benefit your employees and business and how to implement a successful remote work policy. As a project manager for a marketing agency, I noticed a significant increase in my team’s productivity when we transitioned to remote work.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2024

Making a well-informed decision at this stage serves as the foundation for a prosperous and successful venture. Financial Hurdles: Securing the Path to Success One of the foremost challenges is securing the necessary finances to kickstart the food franchise. Success lies in navigating this delicate equilibrium.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the most important aspects of business is management, yet this can be one of the most tricky and stressful responsibilities for entrepreneurs. However, failing to show good management traits can have a profound impact on the productivity of the workforce, leading to poor results and lower profits.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Welcome to the March 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Cory Rieken of the Development Dimensions International (DDI) contributed What Happens When Leaders Fail to Use Key Principles? David summarizes, “I’ve never met a manager who has enough time to do everything they want to do.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2021

Faster internet speeds, superior control of graphics, and website development together with ease of user access through smartphones and laptops, have driven the unprecedented growth in consumption and patronization of online products and services. As a merchandising and marketing platform, the internet has gone from strength to strength.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 28, 2023

But a negative culture can have serious consequences for both the team and the overall success of the business. By demonstrating care for your employees and their contributions, you set a benchmark for other managers to do the same and help foster a culture of gratitude. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 30, 2012

now THAT is the question when it comes to succession planning and high potential programs. I recently attended a talent management networking meeting hosting by PDI Ninth House. It was well attended, with over 100 participants, all responsible for some aspect of talent management. "To tell or not to tell"?, What do you think?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 25, 2024

To help determine whether this degree is worth it for you, consider these five career opportunities: School Counseling As a graduate student in this area, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the policies, budgets, laws, and leadership strategies that are transforming modern educational institutions.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2011

A colleague and I recently talked about the challenge of selecting participants for leadership development programs. Use these guidelines (1-7) for participant selection for leadership development programs, and you’ll ensure that the right person gets the right development at the right time.

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LDRLB

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Dan McCarthy’s blog, Great Leadership by Dan, has emerged from the chaos as one of my premiere, favorite blogs to follow on developing great leaders. Dan has just released his first ebook, The Great Leadership Development and Succession Planning Kit. David Burkus is the editor of LDRLB.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2020

Businesses need managers to run successful operations at various levels and across various departments. These managers efficiently plan, manage, supervise, control and monitor business operations. Senior managers need to develop communication, motivational, and leadership skills to further the success of the company.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 8, 2015

A recent global SHRM survey on succession planning showed only 50% of organizations have adequate bench strength to assume critical leadership roles. For family owned businesses succession is the most critical and difficult issue they face. Succession planning is needed to keep an organization strong and prepared for the future.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

I n today’s fast-paced world, time management has never been more challenging. Today’s most successful leaders have learned how to increase their effectiveness by managing their time effectively. Time management is a skill that takes time to development and perfect.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” If you want to aspire toward a career in leadership, work toward building and developing these characteristics. Jack Welch Dianne had always felt like more of a wallflower than a leader.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 4, 2016

Welcome to the January 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! But planning is essential to success, if you do it right. Here are 5 guidelines to create a ‘Dynamic Strategic Plan’ that will enable you to respond quickly and to be creatively proactive.” Why would a year be dedicated to a beans?

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We all have sat in a development workshop and said: This is good stuff, how do I get my boss to adapt these ideas? This will only work if management gets on board. I really wish my manager was here to hear this, he is the one that needs to make the change. How can I get useful ideas through to management? Photo Credit.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 16, 2016

S ometimes it’s difficult to feel fulfilled as a leader when you are currently working as a manager. But let’s face it, when you are a manager, your sole responsibility is to “manage” the day-to-day tasks as required by your boss. Here are 3 effective ways you can lead when you’re only paid to manage: As a Professional Coach.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Leaders should work on creating ethical guidelines for AI operations to ensure fairness and transparency. Crisis Management in the AI Era: Whether it’s a global pandemic or an AI-induced market disruption, crises are part of the business landscape. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 6, 2023

This can lead to a lack of open communication and collaboration, which are essential for successful teamwork. Here are a few steps you can take: Set clear expectations: Establish clear guidelines for respectful behavior and communicate them to your team. Rude leadership can also lead to increased stress and anxiety among team members.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Baseball player Lefty Gomez famously said that he’d rather be lucky than good, yet as a society we still tend to downplay the role luck plays in success, instead preferring to apportion success down to hard work and aptitude. It’s a debate that has intensified as income inequality has risen throughout the world.

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Experience to Lead

MARCH 17, 2022

When organizations are considering where to invest their budgets, learning and development initiatives have undergone much scrutiny. As the effects of the pandemic come to light and organizational resources are more finite than ever before, leaders are looking closely at these metrics to justify the cost of development programs.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2020

It is unfortunately common for employees in organizations to climb up the ladder to their “level of incompetence,” a concept in management known as the Peter Principle. Not only that, but oftentimes, they do not get trained for the new skills they need to learn to become successful in their new role. How our brains are wired.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 16, 2020

Before we differentiate, let’s ensure that every employee has a great baseline experience that includes working for an organization they can be proud of, having a quality manager and the opportunity to develop. Ask managers to use the grid as a guide when considering assignments, experiences, projects, bonuses, etc.

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HR Digest

APRIL 1, 2023

Developing high-performing teams is crucial for any organization that wants to achieve success and growth. So, whether you are a team leader, a manager, or an individual looking to contribute to a team, you’ll need to read on to discover some useful tips on how to create an efficient team. What are high-performing teams?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 4, 2017

Those who doubt the value or efficacy of marketing cite the success of such startups as Slack, Atlassian and WhatsApp, which launched with limited investment in marketing. So much depends on the market the startup is in as well as the company’s focus (B2B vs. B2C), but there are still some guidelines that apply across the spectrum: 1.

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