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Internal Crowdfunding Can Foster Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

This meant they got to do something usually reserved for managers – making choices and allocating budgets. This effect was more pronounced for highly innovative ideas. Management needs to fully support the idea of giving decision-making power to employees and make the source of the funds clear.

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How to Ditch Performance Reviews

Lead Change Blog

Are annual performance reviews necessary? Dr. David Burkus, a highly regarded business school professor and author of Under New Management , challenges the traditional and widely accepted principles of business management and proves that they are outdated, outmoded, or simply don’t work — and reveals what does.

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How to Be an Unpredictable Manager Who Energizes the Team.

Rich Gee Group

Over 20 years ago, I had a manager whose presence was an instant energy booster. Sometimes, he'd spontaneously invite us to sit in on a meeting with upper management, giving us a glimpse into high-level decision-making. Traditional management theory often centers around stability, predictability, and standardization.

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Redefining Success through Radical HR Innovation

HR Digest

With an unwavering commitment to innovation and a trailblazing HR strategy, they have achieved remarkable feats. Netflix’s HR Philosophy Within Netflix’s bold framework, annual reviews are a thing of the past. By dismantling the rigidity of annual reviews, Netflix paves the way for a culture of ongoing growth and development.

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Incorporating 160 Effective Performance Phrases in Your Performance Appraisal Review Templates

HR Digest

The process of conducting a performance appraisal can be a daunting task for many managers and HR professionals. While it’s easy to fall into the trap of using generic phrases and templates, truly effective performance reviews require a personalized touch. But what makes an effective performance review?

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Leaders, Want To Master Innovation? Then Get Funny!

Tanveer Naseer

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! We have witnessed that skilled leaders, those we call “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to boost innovation. May the farce be with you.

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Using Management Software to Improve Customer Experiences and Optimize Salon Operations

Strategy Driven

The Benefits of Salon Management Software Integrating management software in a salon environment brings a landslide of operational benefits. Salon owners leveraging these digital solutions find they can more accurately manage bookkeeping, streamline appointment schedules, and keep a vigilant eye on stock levels.