Fri.May 15, 2020

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Why Your Open-Door Policy Doesn’t Work – and What to Do Instead

Let's Grow Leaders

The intent behind your open-door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to bring you issues that affect them or their work. But relying on […]. The post Why Your Open-Door Policy Doesn’t Work – and What to Do Instead appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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5 Things To Not Do During A Crisis

Joseph Lalonde

Who knows when the COVID-19 crisis will end. I don’t. You don’t. The world doesn’t. That’s okay. We don’t need to know when a crisis will end. We only need to know how to lead through a crisis. However, too many leaders lead poorly through a crisis. Many through no fault of their own. It’s […] The post 5 Things To Not Do During A Crisis appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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How Accountability Stops Chinese Water Torture

Leadership Freak

You can’t prove that dripping water on someone’s forehead eventually drives them insane without risking someone’s sanity. But the Myth Busters verified the power of Chinese Water Torture.

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When the Passing Storm Fades, What Next?

Lead Change Blog

I currently have three types of clients. There are those who have hunkered down, waiting for the new normal to arrive. Some are muddling along, trying to keep some cash-flow going. Then, there are a few who have stabilised their business. They are now looking for opportunities amid the chaos we see in the world. Unfortunately, they are the minority.

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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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Leading And Managing During Times Of Crisis

CEO Insider

As uncertainty plagues our communities and the economy, strong and authentic leadership is crucial to finding our own way through this crisis. Organizations need effective leaders at all levels to create a clear and inspiring vision, earn trust, and demonstrate compassion. Having built an award-winning company that employed well over 100 people and built more […].

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Why Statistics Need Narrative In Order To Stick

The Horizons Tracker

One of the notable elements of the Brexit debate was the apparent imperviousness many people had to facts and statistics. Similar phenomena have been seen in debates around things like climate change and gun crime, evolution or crop circles. Even the debate around the coronavirus has suffered from a lack of faith in the insights of experts. New research from the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences suggests that half of the problem is the lack of story attached to the statistics.

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Is Social Distancing Key To Tackling COVID-19?

The Horizons Tracker

While there has been a degree of divergence in the approaches taken by countries in response to the coronavirus pandemic, almost universal has been the adoption of social distancing measures. The belief is that by staying away from others as much as possible, we lessen the chances of transmitting the virus between us. It’s a theory that is called into doubt by new research from Cornell University, which argues that while social distancing has reduced the rate of growth in infections, it h

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The Returning to Work Handbook: Reflections and Strategies for Employees

The Center For Leadership Studies

In the transition to “normal,” the need for successful and engaged employees will be greater than ever. As an employee, maintaining your success and engagement throughout this transition will enable you to continue to develop even while facing unpredictable challenges. This handbook is designed to guide employees navigating this transition through the lens of Situational Leadership ® by providing strategies that will help you process the change that has occurred and evaluate your goa

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How Social Media Changed Tourism Marketing

Strategy Driven

Social media has changed the way people communicate and exchange information. Because of this, industries in almost every sector have had to adapt to stay ahead of the curve. For some companies, making the switch was difficult. For others, the rise in social media has improved not only exposure but also the way companies market and do business. The travel and hospitality sector is one of those areas.

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Spruce Finance buys 53-MW residential rooftop portfolio from Clearway Energy

Harvard Business Review

Spruce Finance has bought Clearway Energy’s entire portfolio of residential solar assets. The deal is Spruce’s largest to date. The 53 MW of rooftop solar assets acquired from Clearway expands Spruce’s portfolio by 20% to more than 250 MW. This brings Spruce’s year-to-date portfolio growth to more than 30%, which already matches the 30% increase… The post Spruce Finance buys 53-MW residential rooftop portfolio from Clearway Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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4 Effective Strategies For Improving Brand Reputation

Strategy Driven

Are you looking to improve your brand reputation? Brand reputation has a direct impact on the success of a company. After all, a consumer will always opt for a brand with a good reputation as opposed to one which is not perceived well by others. This makes it challenging for new companies and those that have been unable to develop a positive reputation, but the good news is that there are a few highly effective strategies for improving brand reputation, which can deliver powerful results.

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Rescuing Scientific Innovation from Corporate Bureaucracy

Harvard Business Review

Three ways to improve your R&D efforts.

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Guide to Getting Started with a Blog for Your Business

Strategy Driven

Having a blog as part of your business website is a brilliant way to help to connect with the customers that you have, and it also adds some strength to your business, and gives you some clout as a brand. However, even with these benefits, there are many businesses that haven’t yet latched on to the idea that having a blog is something that is going to be beneficial.

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Unlock the Hidden Value of Your Data

Harvard Business Review

It’s not just about your bottom line.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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The Experience of You

Decker Communication

Completely remote communication is new for many of us. The ways in which we’ve reshaped our lives, jobs, and society are all new. And at the core of it all – you are new – or rather, how people perceive, connect, and experience you are. . Prior to this shift, it was easy to hide behind technology – to send a text or an email, rather than make a phone call or have a difficult conversation face-to-face.

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Develop Agility That Outlasts the Pandemic

Harvard Business Review

Three tips to avoid going back to your old bureaucratic ways.

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Have Democracies Been Less Effective At Tackling COVID-19?

The Horizons Tracker

As the world has grappled with the coronavirus pandemic, it has been fascinating to observe the different approaches taken across different countries. New research from Oxford University explores the differences along democratic lines, and ponders whether those countries with less democratic freedom have actually been more effective in tackling the virus.

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How Investors Can Navigate Pandemic-Related Risk in Emerging Markets

Harvard Business Review

Four ways to revisit how you acquire and act on intelligence.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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.

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The Key to Successful Succession Planning for Family Businesses

Harvard Business Review

Don’t exclude non-family members from the discussion.

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5 Tips to Reduce Screen Time While You’re WFH

Harvard Business Review

Not every meeting needs to be a video call.

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