Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Embrace a Strategic Mindset Transitioning from senior management to the C-suite requires a shift from operational to strategic thinking. Action: Start by developing your understanding of the business as a whole. Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Over 20 years ago, I had a manager whose presence was an instant energy booster. Sometimes, he'd spontaneously invite us to sit in on a meeting with upper management, giving us a glimpse into high-level decision-making. Traditional management theory often centers around stability, predictability, and standardization.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in numerous industries, and software development is no exception. With the advent of AI prompts, developers now have access to a powerful toolset that enhances various aspects of the software development lifecycle.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Most managers see communication as a chore, while leaders see it as moving their careers forward. Listening - too many blowhard managers talk too much and never listen. We all know those managers who grind on those loser initiatives (and act like saints when they do it) - but innovative leaders know those projects that are quick wins.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Indeed, research covered in HBR revealed that an incredible 80% of employees are juggling at least a few projects at any one time. The researchers examined projects done by a large multinational firm to understand who was responsible for what, how time was allocated, and the monthly targets the project adhered to.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 15, 2023

Perhaps, it won’t be wrong to say that the pressure is on for real estate developers to stay ahead of the curve. With so much at stake, it’s crucial for developers to keep their fingers on the pulse of the industry, continually adapt to changing market conditions, and find innovative ways to differentiate themselves from the rest.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For instance, a study from KU Leuven University and the European Central Bank found that large companies do understandably innovate more often and more successfully than SMEs. In relative terms, this may be a small number, but when set against the 20 million or so SMEs operating across Europe, it’s a vast number of innovative firms.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 5, 2023

Innovation and creativity are important drivers of success for any business or organization. Here are some steps you can take to foster a culture of innovation and creativity within your team: Encourage open-mindedness and divergent thinking: Encourage your team to think outside the box and consider multiple perspectives.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

T HE INNOVATION WE PRIZE at successful start-ups is a mindset that is brought into the start-up and not necessarily the inherent quality of every start-up. Innovation isn’t something that just happens; we create the conditions for it. Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Action-learning based leadership development. An organization-development process developed for a company. Internally we developed the acronym GEEKS ( gather, entangle, empathy, knowledge-share ) for the process. Six months total GEEKS process time. ~3

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

Stop that Credit Stealer and Get the Recognition You Deserve “I was in a meeting the other day, and one of the executives thanked my boss for the success of a project I’ve been working on all year. The really infuriating thing is that she had NOTHING to do with that project. And you know what she said next? Thank you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

How to Develop Entrepreneurial Thinking on Your Team. Back in her Verizon days, one of Karin’s favorite questions to ask a team member whom she was encouraging to think like an entrepreneur was: “If this was your company, would you _ (make this decision, hold this meeting, spend money in this matter, invest in this project)?”

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Although it was different, the changes led to new efficiencies and approaches to managing workloads and schedules. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. Unlike a physical workspace, a virtual workforce comprises individuals working from various locations.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

In the bustling business landscape of London, talent management has become a crucial element for organizational success. The digital age has transformed the way businesses operate, necessitating a shift in talent management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving workforce.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2023

Engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and committed to their work. Developing an effective employee engagement program is essential to foster a positive work environment and maximize employee satisfaction. Encourage Employee Development and Growth Employees value opportunities for growth and development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation. So we’ve created this delegation decision-making tool (we call it the strategic empowerment tool) and incorporated it into many of our leadership development programs. RELATIONSHIPS. How to Do I Empower My Team By Delegating Well?

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 14, 2013

This is the third Wednesday in a row I’ve written about innovation. Ask most people what they think about when they consider creativity and innovation, and most likely [.]. Because it is important to us, personally and professionally. Today’s title might have you scratching your head, which is fine with me. Read on. .

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! We have witnessed that skilled leaders, those we call “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to boost innovation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

She shares insights on remote work practices, such as using communication platforms like Slack, organizing shared drives, and implementing project management tools. Pisani encourages leaders to prioritize creativity and innovation by hiring the right people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and testing.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 14, 2023

In a recent article, I highlighted some of the challenges involved in translating investment in technology and innovation into productivity improvements across the economy. “Communicating to a wider audience seems therefore to be more of a developing norm with enthusiastic early adopters than a widely exercised practice.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. Stages three and four lean heavily on disciplined management systems and processes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 17, 2023

Speak the Common Language of “Why” Ensure your senior team can articulate the “why” of your projects and the big-picture vision of your organization. Have them to consider how the initiatives inform their own projects. Get ready for leadership development that sticks.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2022

” I wrote last year about the crucial role slack plays in integrating innovations into any organization, as new technologies will need to be tested, new processes introduced, training on the new ways of working delivered, and so on. A study from the Innovation Unit outlined a number of things that could help to create such demand.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

When it comes to innovation, it is no different. Jeff DeGraff writes in The Innovation Code , “ Your dominant worldview is your biggest strength —the quality that makes you stand out from other people.” DeGraff describes four basic worldviews or approaches to innovation : the Artist, the Engineer, the Athlete, and the Sage.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 20, 2021

A new paper from the University of Oxford aims to provide some practical lessons to help guide government AI projects. Governments around the world are launching projects that embed AI in the delivery of public services. The paper explores a number of AI projects currently in scope to try and uncover any best practice advice.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2015

Welcome to the July 2015 Leadership Development Carnival! Art Petty of the Management Excellence Blog by Art Petty shares Leadership Caffeine: Becoming Agile and Adaptable is THE Leadership Issue. Art asks us to think about “our willingness to let go of dated thinking and obsolete approaches to leading and managing.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Pushing beyond these boundaries is essential for skill development, innovation, and leadership. Use it as a roadmap for personal and professional development. Volunteer for Challenging Projects : Step forward for tasks that seem daunting. Break down obstacles into manageable parts and tackle them systematically.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Regularly communicate how individual roles and projects tie back to the company's purpose. Introduce metrics that reflect customer satisfaction, employee engagement, innovation, and contribution to community initiatives. This could include innovation, exceptional customer service, or contributions to team morale.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 21, 2023

Put people before projects and build trust. It can be overwhelming for your team and manager when you share too many innovative ideas at work all at once. Are you a manager, senior leader, CEO, or team leader ready to cultivate a Courageous Culture at your organization? Get ready for leadership development that sticks.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 25, 2020

At the heart of their hypothesis is the notion that older adults have a variety of passions, and that these passions can feed into new ideas and innovations. What’s more, these innovations are often with the interests of the community at heart rather than any personal or commercial gain. “A

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 21, 2023

Management 4.0 Developing the next generation of managers and leaders. CMI’s Management Transformed campaign seeks to answer a fundamental question – what are the skills that managers and leaders will need in a workplace and world transformed by new technology, new business models and societal changes?

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 21, 2023

Management Transformed Managing in a Marathon Crisis Management Transformed: Managing in a Marathon Crisis is a CMI research project exploring the extraordinary challenges and new ways of working that emerged in 2020. In August 2020, CMI polled nearly 2,300 senior leaders, managers and employees.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2018

Welcome to the March Leadership Development Carnival! Lisa shares ways to help your team coax out and address the “elephants in the middle of the living room” that can get in the way of successful – and enjoyable – relationships, projects, and business outcomes. Development. Communication. It relates to hiring or promoting.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement. Above all, risk management skills and sound business acumen are required to drive profitable growth and sustainable business expansion.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Identify ways to create more robust conversations amongst your team, break stuckness in thinking, and continue developing conversations that will support the emergence of new ideas and innovation inside your team or group. I built this out on Mural; you can download the Innovation DTC operator Mural template here. DTC Operator.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Being displaced from their physical work environments, missing their colleagues socially and collaboratively, and losing much of their managers’ usual support, they became increasingly disengaged. Create a project structure. Not to mention that the pandemic caused unprecedented distress among workers.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 8, 2021

The challenges involved in measuring innovation are legion, and this can be especially challenging in public companies that have reporting requirements. New research from The Business School shows that relaxation in reporting frequency would help the long-term thinking that is so important for innovation to thrive. Long-term bets.

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