The Practical Leader

APRIL 12, 2023

Answering e-mails can feel “productive.” ” A survey by e-mail productivity company, Gated, found “82% of people say e-mail is their primary means of communication at work, 74% feel guilt or stress over e-mails they haven’t read or replied to, and 67% of people feel overwhelmed by their inbox.”

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

Flexibility and productivity The UK is facing an urgent requirement for rapid upskilling to meet the needs of the economy and address skills mismatches at all levels. This focus on short-term challenges neglects the development of essential management and leadership skills. Apprenticeship Levy 2.0

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

Flexibility and productivity The UK is facing an urgent requirement for rapid upskilling to meet the needs of the economy and address skills mismatches at all levels. This focus on short-term challenges neglects the development of essential management and leadership skills. Apprenticeship Levy 2.0

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A recent study conducted by MIT researchers has provided valuable insights into the effects of generative AI technology on work, dispelling some of the exaggerated claims surrounding its capabilities. During the second task, half of the participants were granted access to ChatGPT-3.5.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2021

Back in 2001, what we know today as the Agile Manifesto was born , by the hand of several American CEOs of the technology sector (software) and they decided to combine various ideas to propose an alternative to the slow working methods that were not responding to the current ones needs, before your organization and your customers.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Learn how to hold engaging, productive virtual meetings while you work remotely. You want your virtual meetings to be more productive than in-person meetings, and this is something that can be achieved with good preparation. . If you are a manager, you can focus on the key aspects of the work that has to be done in the following week.

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HR Digest

JULY 23, 2023

New era of work has forced many companies to move their employees to remote work, and this shift has created some new challenges for managers. Fortunately, there are several tips and strategies that managers can use to improve the engagement and productivity of remote workers. Email alone is insufficient.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Building a new product is a daunting task that requires the collaborative efforts of many people. Once the product-development stage concludes, a fancy marketing campaign is used to glamorize the team’s hard work, labor, and perseverance, ready to compete against other products of the same league. Pick a date.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

But in 1999, at the height of the Internet boom, I took a two-year leave of absence to serve as director of system architecture at Akamai Technologies, an MIT start-up located here in Cambridge. Morale sunk, and our productivity did, too. Within weeks, people started to feel disgruntled, and then even worse—angry, jealous, vindictive.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

While change management is sometimes couched as being all about “winning hearts and minds,” the truth is more nuanced: change comes with a cost — and is not necessarily positive for all stakeholders. Declining productivity. Lack of participation in meetings. Use polarity management as an avenue to address resistance.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 19, 2021

Take the time to set clear boundaries around business hours, attendance policies for team meetings, and technology requirements (like keeping video on for calls) and in the end, both the employee and the business will benefit. It can be difficult to manage both in-person and remote team members simultaneously.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Many business leaders are perplexed by the task of leading in an ever-increasing technological world. Yes, we are leaders of people, and yet it feels as if technology and other digital demands keep us from investing in our most valuable resource, our people. Prioritize the Person, as Well as the Technology. “I

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

The Power of Lifelong Learning The landscape of business and engineering is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and market demands. Through targeted training and workshops, engineers can hone their technical expertise and explore emerging technologies. So, let’s embark on a journey of knowledge and growth.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We are slowly witnessing the resurgence of Human Resource Management, with companies actively investigating how HR teams can contribute to business growth. The role of HR professionals extends to people management of various forms and these small teams are responsible for the well-being of such larger cohorts.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 13, 2023

Accidents and injuries in the workplace can lead to lost productivity, increased costs, and legal problems, making it essential for employers to take proactive steps to promote workplace safety. Managing and Monitoring Workplace Safety. Employers can use various tools and resources to effectively manage and monitor workplace safety.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2023

The harmful consequences of a society that lacks social connection can be felt in our schools, workplaces, and civic organizations, where performance, productivity, and engagement are diminished,” writes U.S. Behaviors are both learned from and reinforced by the groups we participate in and the communities we are a part of.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 21, 2016

Guest post from Robert Galford: It has been hard to ignore the recent spate of stories about the newest techniques and technologies designed to increase employee efficiency, motivation and/or engagement. Go beyond managers and your usual compliant suspects to include some likely naysayers or cranky folks in the group (but not too many!).

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Women on Business

JUNE 13, 2012

Guest post by business strategy and management education expert Trish Gorman (learn more about Trish at the end of this post). Most of us realize that high-performing teams are not really “managed.” Keeping three things in mind will help you move from serving as a glorified meeting manager to becoming a true team leader.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The QR (Quick Response) code has become a prominent feature in our lives, connecting data to products via devices that can be used in a number of ways. While successful for commercial use, it wasn’t until the global pandemic that consumers began to embrace the QR code, even becoming reliant on it to participate in day-to-day activities.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Off Balance: High IQ Leaders Often Have Lower EQ Many of our audience and workshop participants are STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) specialists who have been promoted to management positions because of their technical expertise. But, too often, STEMM leadership is an oxymoron.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 27, 2023

“Before the trial, many questioned whether we would see an increase in productivity to offset the reduction in working time—but this is exactly what we found,” the researchers explain. Workers were much less inclined to kill time, and actively sought out technologies that improved their productivity.”

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They call it “addition sickness; the unnecessary rules, procedures, communication tools, and roles that seem to inexorably grow, stifling productivity and creativity.” Symptoms include being managed by e-mail , meeting mismanagement , and many other signs of busyness addictions. ’ and not ‘What can I get rid of?’

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Guest post by Guy Casablanca: Much has been written lately about how leaders can gauge productivity and performance in a virtual world. Technology obscures the subtleties that we detect in a person. Lack of Participation: It is hard to keep attendees of a virtual meeting interested. Body language is limited.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 21, 2012

In the technology world, conferences have grown into huge events that attract thousands of participants and occupy massive convention centers. Hosting technology conferences has turned into an industry driven by big money and advertising. network, learn and improve their ability to create great products. Enter BarCamp.

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HR Digest

MAY 25, 2023

HR digital transformation is a hot topic for many HR professionals , and it should be, since digital technology has the potential and ability to transform HR as we know it. Digital HR transformation is the process of incorporating digital technology to improve how the HR department functions.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 13, 2018

We all know that companies compete fiercely to stay ahead of the technological curve. In its “Great Jobs, Great Lives” study , Gallup recently researched how well America is preparing its students for a productive work life. HR finds mentorship teaches leadership, management training, confidence.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We are grateful for the continued support and active participation of our members and look forward to another year of growth for CMI Sri Lanka! CMI bolsters its presence in Australia Last month, CMI participated in The PIE Live event in Gold Coast, Australia, alongside leaders in international education. Read it here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

John Hunter of Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog shares that vacation time in the USA is much less than most other rich countries, which he think is a mistake. Michelle Pallas of MichellePallas.com shares that you can only manage what you can measure , whether it is at work or home. New participants welcome.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 20, 2016

Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about favorite apps and technology. What tools do you use to stay productive? There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question. Click here to participate! Thanks for #winningwell Mike! Follow Mike.

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HR Digest

APRIL 12, 2020

These courses are free for LinkedIn members and are taught by some best-selling authors and renowned productivity consultants from around the globe. The objectives of the course include: Describing the ideal home setup for efficient productivity when working remotely. Ways to manage conflict with teammates while working remotely.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 30, 2020

The exponential growth of technology has enabled new products, services, and businesses to rise to prominence in short order, and has caused others to become obsolete just as quickly. In my viewpoint, the biggest difference between being a “leader” and a “manager” is that leaders initiate change.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ann also met with Titania Woo of The Hong Kong Management Association to discuss partnership opportunities in the region. Furthermore, Ann was delighted to be able to personally present a number of Chartered Managers and Fellows with their certificates. Learn more here.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 27, 2011

In the technology world, conferences have grown into huge events that attract thousands of participants and occupy massive convention centers. Hosting technology conferences has turned into an industry driven by big money and advertising. network, learn and improve their ability to create great products.

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Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

As the pace of technology continues to quicken, email is still the mainstream business communication tool, and most of us are "in" email (85+% of us - use Microsoft Outlook) - all day long. 39% of office workers feel lost and even frustrated when it comes to organizing and managing email.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 6, 2023

Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology explores how diverse teams can manage to function effectively. ” If such a mindset is present in a team then any differences are handled well and the team can be productive. “However, this potential needs to be unlocked.

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