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Crisis Management in the Digital Age: Lessons for 2024’s Unpredictable Economy

N2Growth Blog

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount.

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Untangling the Accountability, Systems, and Process Management Knot

The Practical Leader

But the failure points often lie in the gray zones between departments: Going Sideways: Processes Need to be Managed Horizontally Most organizations are structured vertically, but customers experience them horizontally. Key reasons horizontal process management is needed: Functional silos and chimneys create errors, delays, and waste.

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How to Manage Business Transformation and Keep Your Sanity

N2Growth Blog

The business world doesn’t stop just because you need to optimize your operations. In fact, your business must be positioned to implement new capabilities and modify operations on a dime, regardless of what is going on behind the scenes. The business should be deliberate in establishing a common project management language.

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“In Search of Excellence” Revisited

Leading Blog

The book was a huge business bestseller and served as a guide for managers for many years to come. When the book project started in 1978, the U.S. September 11th, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Great Recession, the COVID pandemic, and polarized politics have created our own existential worries. Feel familiar?

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Helping Homeless People With Complex Needs

The Horizons Tracker

The paper analyzes the “Housing First” Pathfinder program that operates in Scotland, which aimed to scale up the Housing First program across a number of cities, including Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. In total, it managed to support nearly 600 people by providing them with secure housing.

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July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience. managing people. Chamber of Commerce outlining the importance of political power for business leaders. icting harm on others or yourself. Find Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus.

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How HR Professionals Can Advance Their Career

HR Digest

Taking on Additional Responsibilities and Projects Taking on additional responsibilities and projects is an excellent way to demonstrate your initiative, leadership potential, and commitment to professional growth. Volunteer for cross-functional projects or initiatives that require collaboration with other departments.

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