The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This insight comes from The CFO Survey, a collaboration between Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. In the business world today, nearly two-thirds of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) say their companies are focused on automating tasks that employees usually handle.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 2, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Why does a company send out a customer satisfaction survey? In the weekly Super Amazing Show I do with Brittany Hodak, we talked about surveys. Generally, it is to find out if they did a good job or what they can do to make the experience better. The general consensus […]

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The economic literature has provided abundant evidence on how firm innovation, digitalization, and automation affect employment dynamics, yielding different and sometimes controversial conclusions. Technological innovation impacts individuals, occupations, industries, and regions in varying ways.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2019

Employee engagement is defined as an active state related to productivity and innovation. Amongst the top performing companies, in any survey, 60% to 70% of employees are engaged at work. Engaged employees are more innovative and take the success of the company personally. Employee Engagement differs from employee satisfaction.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Surveys show that managers are the most stressful part of an employee’s job and account for the greatest impact on their mental health. Start building it by answering four crucial questions. CONNET WITH JON ON LINKEDIN ON LEADERSHIP: 13. In this post, Randy Conley shares 10 practices of leaders who are easy to follow.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The researchers surveyed 249 managers from multinational enterprises (MNEs) in Turkey, examining how adeptly these firms apply dynamic capabilities—their agility in adapting products and strategies to technological shifts and evolving consumer preferences. .

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Using data collection methods such as interviews, surveys, and performance evaluations, we gather objective and subjective information to gain a holistic understanding of their capabilities and potential. To conduct a thorough assessment, we employ various methods, such as interviews, surveys, and performance evaluations.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 4, 2025

This poses significant risks, especially in industries where innovation is key. Innovation is critical for businesses, particularly in knowledge-driven sectors, the researchers explain. For the study, the researchers conducted an anonymous survey of inventors, asking if they had ever withheld an invention.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

Run surveys and do focus groups and one-on-one interviews to get quantitative and qualitative data on the virtual work issues in your organization. When creating the surveys, make sure to structure them so that you can use the quantitative results to establish clear metrics on all relevant aspects of work-from-home challenges.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

This enhances individual performance and drives collective success by empowering teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing business environment. These challenges range from navigating complex global markets to fostering innovation within the organization.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 12, 2023

The Covid pandemic had a significant impact on innovation in healthcare, but there are signs that the changes might be proving short-lived. A recent study suggests, however, that the collaborative and open approach to innovation that came to the fore during the pandemic might have a better chance of enduring.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A recent survey across the mining sector in Southern Africa shows that Mining companies have not yet hit the targeted 30% gender mark on boards, and innovation and technology skills are not represented at the board level either. This trend seems to be replicated in Australia, reporting only 19.6%

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Political Conflict at Work by the Numbers In our World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Survey of 5,000+ people in 45+ countries surveyed and all 50 US states, 70% of respondents to the survey say that in the last couple years, they’ve experienced the same or more frequent conflict in the workplace.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

… and the Results Were Brilliant … and Dangerous GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton AI is everywhere: in our workplaces, homes, schools, art galleries, concert halls, and even neighborhood coffee shops. We can’t seem to escape it. Some hope it will unlock our full potential and usher in an era of creativity, prosperity, and peace. […]

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. They feel motivated to work with others, to innovate, and to strive for extraordinary results. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 25, 2024

While it may seem intuitive that technology should enable innovation, Cisco’s State of Global Innovation research suggests that the reverse is often the case. It does suggest that technology teams need to do a better job in supporting innovation, however.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A Glimpse into the World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Survey Results We surveyed 5000+ full-time workers in over 45 countries and in all 50 United States. Stress, disengagement, quiet quitting, and mass resignations… Has all the rapid change led to more workplace conflict? Is conflict wearing us all down? At what cost?

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 28, 2024

This effect was more pronounced for highly innovative ideas. Companies should also create a culture where failed ideas don’t have negative consequences for creators or investors, as innovation always carries some risk. They tended to favor ideas from colleagues at their own level in the company hierarchy.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

A recent Global Employee Engagement Survey from Aon shows that Africa and Latin America are leading the way when it comes to increasing Employee Engagement. The dimensions that have increased significantly in Africa, signal an increase in investments and innovation, both important indicators for improved economic performance.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Measurement : Client engagement surveys. Measurement : Employee engagement surveys. Measurement : Employee engagement survey. 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year. There you have it!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This elevates individual prowess and propels collective success by capacitating teams to adapt, innovate, and flourish amidst an ever-morphing business milieu. A fusion of interviews, surveys, and assessments can provide a nuanced understanding of the team’s dynamics and individual competencies.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Creating innovative frames influences people to consider new ways of looking at what’s possible. Include rational arguments, market research, customer surveys, and case studies. When you consistently set high standards, others start to elevate their standards. What are the top three examples you want to set for your team?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

If you follow this blog, it is obvious to you that this impacts relationship, creativity and innovation, energy, and trust. From the Gallup global surveys of wellbeing, there emerged five essential elements of wellbeing that differentiate a thriving life from a suffering or struggling life.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Accenture Strategy research revealed that more than one-third of workers surveyed ranked reputation as a top-three motivation to work for their current employer. Key players in today’s business value chain are suppliers and trusted partners as they enable faster innovation cycles with more flexibility. Suppliers and trusted partners.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The study surveyed 150 managers and staff at 30 UK companies, examining how management style influenced business performance. Companies with these managers also saw higher innovation rates and better adaptation to market changes, resulting in happier customers and higher profits.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Through coaching, executives can refine their ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and craft innovative solutions. Moreover, board advisor coaching is instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation and change within organizations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The American Time Use Survey indicates that about a quarter of women aged 45 - 64 are providing some level of elder care. So again, the elder care challenge/crisis is only going to increase. Two, the responsibility for providing elder care tends to fall predominantly on women.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 12, 2021

A recent survey found more than 40 percent of people are considering leaving their current job this year. Connected, engaged employees are more collaborative, innovative, and productive. This labor shortage started before the Covid-19 pandemic and is expected to persist for some time. Photo by Leon on Unsplash.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 23, 2024

At these companies, the impact is undeniable – teams innovate faster, solve problems more creatively, and drive stronger business results. Create Feedback Loops That Listen Replace annual surveys with monthly pulse checks and employee resource group roundtables.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 18, 2021

Guy Raz interviews innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists to create a narrative of their journey from spark to movement in a highly successful podcast on NPR and now a book entitled, How I Built This. T AKING AN IDEA and building it into something tangible. That’s the entrepreneurial journey.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 7, 2023

I am still grateful that they decided to trust me and be open about how they saw the situation!” – Male, 58, Denmark, World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Survey The Most Important Courageous Conversation is With Yourself It can be tempting to avoid a courageous conversation at work. What’s at stake if I stay silent?”

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

More alarming Gallup’s 2016 survey for the UK reveals that the percentage of UK employees feeling engaged at work has plummeted to just 8%, down from 17% in 2012. These employees psychologically “own” their work, helping move their organisations forward by driving performance and innovation. there is no compelling vision.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. We recently conducted a survey of dozens of leaders and communicators, asking a frank question: “What’s keeping you up at night?” A courageous, innovative culture is a place where “people like us” speak up. We share ideas. We solve problems.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In survey after survey, year after year, employees express their dissatisfaction with how they are being supported in their careers. It’s like eating properly or exercising. You know it’s good. You know you should. Yet, if you’re like any managers today, you just don’t do it as well or as frequently as you would like.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

Why Most Corporate Innovation Programs Fail (And How To Make Them Succeed) via @Digitaltonto Greg Satell. How Inviting Are Your Brand's Surveys? Leadership, management, supervision: Each of these things is not like the others from @wallybock. The Myth of 'Learning Styles' via @TheAtlantic. by @DebbieLaskeyMBA.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, a staggering 86% of employees believe that people at their organization are not heard, while another survey revealed that 60% of employees believe their views and opinions are simply ignored. A culture of psychological safety encourages risk-taking and honest feedback, which are crucial for continuous improvement and innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2018

Keys that would inspire creativity, motivate collaborative action, and generate innovative possibilities for resolving complex challenges? Leaders, anxious to do something about it, began a root cause analysis and did surveys to clarify the extent of the problem and solicit solutions. There are only two keys. Here’s an example.

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