Mon.Jul 04, 2022

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We Underestimate Others’ Desire For Constructive Feedback

The Horizons Tracker

Giving feedback is notoriously difficult to do, especially if it’s constructive feedback, as we fear how the other person may respond to it. Research from Harvard Business School suggests our fears may be overblown. “People often have opportunities to provide others with constructive feedback that could be immediately helpful, whether that’s letting someone know of a typo in their presentation before a client presentation, or telling a job candidate about a stained shirt before

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8 Tips for Avoiding Your Leadership Blindspots

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Today’s post is by Robert Bruce Shaw, author of Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). Leaders are faced with two conflicting needs. The first is to act with a deep confidence in their abilities and the strategies they are implementing. This allows them to pursue audacious goals and persevere when faced with adversity.

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University Business Collaboration Undermined By A Lack Of Resources

The Horizons Tracker

Collaboration between universities and business is often crucial to ensure both knowledge flows from one to the other and also businesses gain the talent they need to thrive. A recent report from the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB) and the Centre for Business Research (CBR) at Cambridge Judge Business School suggests, however, that a lack of capacity within organizations and a lack of information from universities is undermining this collaboration.

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The Why and How of Dealing with Conflict at Work

Skip Prichard

Handling Conflict. Nobody really enjoys conflict. But there are times it is unavoidable and even important. As a leader, you won’t be able to make positive changes, in many cases, without some conflict. But if you avoid conflict rather than dealing with it as a necessary part of business? You can make it much, much worse. . “Conflict can be created when we miss intent.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Novel Ways Of Finding Co-Branding Partnerships

The Horizons Tracker

Many businesses today strive to build complex ecosystems that enable them to tap into a wide range of partners throughout the value chain. Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago explains how these ecosystems can enable firms to reach new markets. The authors explain that the use of things such as brand extensions and co-branding can provide access to interesting new markets.

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It’s Time to Reimagine Employee Retention

Harvard Business Review

Three ways to increase the chance that top talent sticks around.

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What Makes a Great Executive Retreat

Harvard Business Review

Three strategies to ensure yours isn’t an expensive waste of time.