Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 25, 2022
Micromanagement. We have all experienced it – and if you are a leader, you have mostly likely done it. Yet no one ever says that great leaders are micromanagers. If it isn’t effective and we don’t like it done to us, why do we micromanage? The Pressures to Micromanage Not all the items on this […]. The post Why We Micromanage (Even If We Don’t Want to) appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 25, 2022
Exit interviews investigate why people leave. Stay interviews explore what motivates people to stay. Stay interviews*: Deliver information that can be used today. Give practical insights for engaging and retaining top performers.
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leaderCommunicator
APRIL 25, 2022
I was first introduced to the concept of employee experience more than 20 years ago during my time in internal communications at McDonald’s. The campaign was called “employment image” and was designed to improve the reputation of working in the restaurants. A significant problem was that the campaign didn’t have much credibility inside or outside the organization, and the concept was gaining limited traction – and then we had that “ah-ha” moment: What we came to realize over time was that the be
The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 25, 2022
Most countries, and indeed most regions, have a positive view of entrepreneurship in terms of its ability to foster local development. As such, there are numerous programs designed to promote and encourage entrepreneurship. The impact of these schemes is largely mixed. For instance, entrepreneurship training aimed at the underprivileged doesn’t seem to help, whereas they can also fail to adequately address key issues in the local area.
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Women on Business
APRIL 25, 2022
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The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 25, 2022
The benefits of autonomy to our motivation at work have long been known. Should any further evidence be required, however, research from the University of Texas at Austin aims to provide it. The study found that when software development teams were given freedom over how they tackled projects, they were generally more productive, which led to more satisfied customers.
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The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 25, 2022
The Covid pandemic has underlined the harm caused by scientific misinformation online. While it may seem a natural response to want such misinformation censored, the Royal Society think relying on this is not the best way to tackle the spread of misinformation. In a recent report , the UK’s national academy of science say that wide ranging measures are required to help society build up sufficient resilience against misinformation. “The report reviews the challenges of misinformation
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
APRIL 25, 2022
Inner resilience is the secret to outer results. Today’s post is by thoughtLEADERS instructor Jan Rutherford. What role does character, courage and virtue play in business achievement, and how should we deal with the difficulties, obstacles and adversity we inevitably face? Napoleon held, “Adversity is the midwife of genius.” An alternate expression for adversity is crucible, and the Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘crucible’ as “a melting pot, for metals, etc.,” and adds that it can be
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 25, 2022
In their book, Rapid Realignment , authors George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky , reveal the most common responses from thousands of managers and workers when they were asked to think of the best boss they ever had, and then answer the question: " What did that person do to qualify as your best boss ?" And, those most common responses were : My best boss listened!
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 25, 2022
I talk to leaders every week, many of which are leading in organizations in decline or plateau. Unfortunately, I hear some really bad decisions being made in many of those. This includes the church. I have been blessed to serve in places of fast growth, but the formation of me as a leader has allowed me to lead during difficult days also. Most of my times with periods of decline as a leader were in the business world, although I have entered a couple churches in the midst of difficult days.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
HR Digest
APRIL 25, 2022
Amazonians United, an independent group of Amazon employees , claims that the e-commerce giant fired four workers in Queens because they supported a labor movement. According to BuzzFeed News , on April 14th, the group filed changes with the National Labor Relations Board , alleging that the workers were fired for “protesting terms and conditions of employment.
Niagara Institute
APRIL 25, 2022
In the time since the COVID-19 pandemic mandated remote work for many professionals, studies have been conducted to find out if remote work had positive or adverse effects. To date, it has been found that remote workers are 35-40% more productive, produce results with 40% fewer quality defects, and have 41% lower absenteeism than their in-office counterparts.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 25, 2022
The Chobani CEO and founder talks about the biggest challenges along the way. “I never thought about quitting,” he says.
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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Niagara Institute
APRIL 25, 2022
Management development training isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. According to LinkedIn , companies who invest in strong management training are 8.8x more likely to have high-quality leadership, 9x more likely to outperform competitors financially, and 7.4x more likely to have highly-engaged leaders that stay with the company. All of which are arguably more important now given what’s happening in the world of work , like the great resignation, the talent shortage, and the move to remo
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 25, 2022
Reliable ways to hand off work to colleagues, hold them accountable, and get the work done well.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 25, 2022
Working outside of standard hours can be a downer — but a simple mindset shift can help.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 25, 2022
Start by treating training programs as an investment, not an expense.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 25, 2022
Here’s how to make sure you’re an appreciative boss.
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