HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Integrity, passion, and teamwork – these are the values that Walmart looks for in its employees and fosters through its talent management. I have long been passionate about the role the Chief People Officer or Chief HR Officer plays in creating the environment for everyone.

Environment 98

Environment Diversity Leadership Supply Chain 98

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

We need to be “urgently” reflective because too often by the time we find out it’s broken, it’s been broken for a very long time. As technology becomes more disruptive and we see more importance placed on big data and artificial intelligence, what will matter most are those things that make us human – the soft skills.

Books 150

Books Leadership Cialdini Govindarajan 150

Skip Prichard

JUNE 1, 2020

Technology has connected more people in more places at more times than ever before. In terms of connection, the basis is empathy. You’re the expert on teamwork and leadership. Letitia, a senior leader at a global insurance company that I worked with, was adamant that her leadership team cultivate the trait of being open.

Leadership 110

Leadership Open-book Learning-by-Doing Quality 110

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

This type of work is on the rise: a 2017 Gallup report found 43% of American employees work remotely; in another survey , 48% of respondents reported that a majority of their virtual teamwork involved members from other cultures. At a minimum, virtual colleagues should discuss the following rules around: Communication technology.

Skills 12

Skills Short-term Survey Document 12

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Teamwork and brainstorming are two important methods that entrepreneurs can use to improve the outcomes of their negotiations. Applying these practices will help insure the long-term viability of your organization. About the Authors. To learn more, visit: www.EntrepreneurialNegotiation.com or www.meedance.com.

Brainstorming 74

Brainstorming Teamwork Quality Entrepreneur 74

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2012

HR has helped the organization absorb more than 125 acquisitions since 2000 , and integrate globally, saving $6 billion since 2005. But in a world in which bringing managers in every year for a week of offsite training is so 1960s, how do you make the leadership development process relevant to the global economy?

Globalization 15

Globalization Human Resources Diversity Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 18, 2013

But a valued partnership embraces long-term growth and thinking. The global economy, not just advertising, would be far better off if we would get back to truly embracing partnerships for mutual success. Internal marketing and communications departments are also poorly equipped to move with the speed and teamwork required.

Advertising 8

Advertising Marketing Storytelling Brand 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2011

And how would we know that we are on the right track if we couldn't define ourselves largely in terms of being better than others? In reality, each country needs the other to succeed in order to thrive — to finance growth, secure export markets, train talent, transfer technology, and more.

Apparel 14

Apparel Pharmaceuticals Finance Licensing 14

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2017

Twenty years later, as an executive coach, work-life sustainability is a prominent issue that my clients grapple with, as they face the ever-higher work demands that have come with advances in technology. Encouraging your team to set regular, reasonable hours supports a healthy lifestyle, which in turn supports better teamwork.

Team 10

Team Conference Restructuring McKinsey 10

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Fanatical attention to the design and management of scalable processes, routines, and a working culture by which simple, stand-alone, and standardized products are sold globally at a predictable, and therefore manageable, volume, quality, and cost. What are appropriate measures of success, both short and long term?

Organization 8

Organization Strategy Short-term Agility 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In particular, we see several interesting developments: Technology-supported peer learning is disrupting the old paradigm. And, they reinforce the global strength of DAMCO for the global companies that DAMCO serves. Bringing customers and providers together is becoming more common.

Agility 8

Agility Development Workshop Incubator 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2015

And because global teams are more dispersed, there’s a reliance on tools and social networks that can put connectivity on steroids. Here are some starting points to inspire personal metamorphosis and wider cultural and performance transformation from teams, one step at a time: Tip #1: Be a Global Connector. Ready to give it a go?

Short-term 8

Short-term Diversity Tips Long-term 8