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Keeping Morale High During Cutbacks

The Horizons Tracker

When organizations are forced to lay off staff, it can be understandably difficult to keep morale high. Research from Washington State University suggests, however, that if organizations invest in their workforce then the remaining employees were more likely to feel like they are treated fairly, with morale subsequently maintained far better.

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Beyond Disruption: Innovation Doesn’t Have to Be Disruptive

Leading Blog

The type of path you end up on depends on the problem you are trying to solve or the opportunity you are trying to address—the question you are asking. They see technology as a great enabler but realize that value innovation —offering buyers a leap in value—is what ultimately creates a nondisruptive new market.”

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Equal Opportunities: Moving Beyond Buzzwords to Real Impact in 2024

N2Growth Blog

Organizations often voice lofty ideals as a part of their branding efforts, but tangible progress comes when concrete measures are followed. Best Practices for Cultivating a Respectful Environment Creating a welcoming and diverse workplace is a moral responsibility and a strategic imperative.

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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. In 2022, he upped the ante, investing $10 billion in OpenAI to acquire just short of a majority stake. Innovation powerhouses don’t leave innovation up to chance.

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Leading by Learning: Carving Out Time for Your Self-Development.

Rich Gee Group

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. Why Self-Development is Critical Your team looks up to you for guidance, inspiration, and mentorship.

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Four Tips to Improve Office Morale in 2022

The Center For Leadership Studies

And, in a clear departure from the old adage, “Don’t quit your job until you have another one lined up,” a not so small number of employees are quitting with no backup plan or safety net. To start, think about the following: Focusing on the obvious won’t always work. But the data has not borne this out so far.

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What Sid Meier’s Civilization Game Taught Me About Business

N2Growth Blog

Apart from exploring the map, conducting diplomatic and warfare activities, the player has to build cities and make improvements, manage people and resources, develop technologies, and build an army inclusive of defense systems. Explore them, even team up to co-develop each other as a group until you gain enough strength to take the lead.

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