Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Managers no longer try to have a conversation with their people. Technology has helped us to connect and communicate, but these are superficial connections. Imagine that you have to deliver a poor performance review to one of your team members or have to ask one of your best team members to resign since his role has become redundant.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided Why Managers Don’t Listen (Poor Listener Syndrome): and the Cures! Dan shares: “ Listening is one of the most consistently lowest rated behaviors in 360 degree feedback assessments for managers. It’s a management disease – Poor Listener Syndrome (PLS)! Change is accelerating.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective leadership development programs and a proactive approach can address these challenges, enabling organizations to cultivate a resilient workforce that can efficiently manage crises and strategic succession transitions. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New analysis from King’s College London has highlighted how effective management strategies are key to scientific breakthroughs at a renowned laboratory that has produced Nobel Prize winners. “This makes a strategic approach to managing science crucial, especially as collaborations between institutions grow in importance.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? Are we able to manage well? Knowing these in advance helps you manage these possibilities. 17:20 The manager makes a key difference. Review the case study.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the demanding realm of leadership, effective time management is not just a skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Here are the best time management tips for busy leaders who aim to excel in their roles and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set Clear Goals: Goal setting is a cornerstone of effective time management.

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HR Digest

MARCH 3, 2023

The introduction of HR technology has revolutionized the way HR departments operate. To this effect, it’s important for HR managers to determine and focus on the technology trends that play a role in HR operations. We will explore how these technologies can be leveraged to streamline HR operations and improve overall efficiency.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In a world where word-of-mouth and online reviews carry immense weight, the candidate experience has become a strategic differentiator. Companies must focus on three key pillars: transparent communication , constructive feedback loops , and user-friendly technology. However, technology must be used thoughtfully.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies. The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The study found that while younger professionals are often more likely to experiment with new technologies, and are therefore often a good source of technical expertise, senior staff should not take for granted that they’ll be a willing and reliable source of expertise.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For example, in “ Seven Ways to Sell Your Ideas to Management ,” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shares how to present your ideas in order to get them implemented – a skill you need to master if you want to be an influential leader in your company. Management Issues. Need advice on a management issue?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Emerging Technologies to Facilitate Leadership Planning As the digital revolution unfolds, it’s becoming clear that technology plays a substantial role in enhancing leadership planning. While human resources professionals can no longer overlook the importance of technology, a delicate balance must be maintained.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. DeLong (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020) Teaching by Heart summarizes the author’s key insights gained from more than forty years of teaching and managing. Complexity is in. Common sense no longer helps us connect the dots.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2019

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. Ask questions like: What technology-based disruptions are you seeing in your business?

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

They’ve been following through on advice they’ve been given by colleagues that can be summed up as being more proactive and less reactive in their approach to time management. Here’s what they’ve been doing to reap the benefits of managing their time more proactively (and, in the interest of you doing the same, I’ll keep this brief!)

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This notable difference between median and average tenure suggests various factors are at play, including increased shareholder activism, faster business cycles, and the impact of disruptive technologies. Factors affecting global trends, such as technological changes and shifts in stakeholder expectations, are also contributing to this trend.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2023

Into the Metaverse is the essential business guide to understanding the ground-breaking technologies that enable this monumental shift and the opportunities it presents from a business and societal perspective. The Power of Potential : How a Nontraditional Workforce Can Lead You to Run Your Business Better by Tom D'Eri.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Although most C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and data practitioners aren’t AI experts — no one is at this pace of change — they shouldn’t implement AI for the sake of implementing AI. Meanwhile, Crawlers and Bots scour the web and analyze customer reviews, competition, and social sentiment. It’s only a matter of time.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

Invest in training for all hiring managers. Consider making this training compulsory for anyone involved in hiring and go one step further by requiring a level of competence to be demonstrated before authorizing the manager to undertake hiring for the organization. Review your hiring process.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

Pixar could see these guys were driven to make great films but knew they didn’t have access to the kind of technology Pixar had so they went after them. In most companies the overwhelming majority of employees feel that senior management does not value their opinions and ideas. When Pixar focuses on making great films, profit follows.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Take the time to review your accomplishments. Keep this in a file for your next review. Disconnecting from typical social media and technology gives your brain a chance to recharge. Review it for needed changes. Then you’ll come back to a clean organized office for less stress. List your accomplishments for the year.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

If you manage 2 or more employees, it’s a good idea to have regular team meetings. Or, ask everyone to share one “win”, one thing they learned, one customer problem they solved and how, a new piece of technology, etc…. Manage individual performance. This is lazy management! Team (or maybe individual) recognition.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2) Invest in Technology and Automation: Investing in technology and automation is a great way to benefit all stakeholders of a company. For employees, automotive logistics can help them develop new skill sets by keeping them up-to-date with the latest technologies available for transportation management services.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 22, 2024

You’re not trying to micro-manage. For example, “When I review a customer communication like this, here are the steps I follow and the questions I ask myself before I consider it done…” You can also flip the script and have them walk you through their process. You don’t have time for that.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

It is easy to stand back and give orders and assume all knowledge resides with top management of the business. Failure to encourage and demand more agile and critical thinking from the team results in management having to figure out everything all alone. It is much easier for people to follow a leader they know wants them to succeed.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

In all my years of experience as a leader and manager, in the public, private and voluntary and community sectors, I have tried to keep things simple. Give your people a voice in its creation and regularly and consistently review it with them. At the heart of my view lies a need to refresh our leadership roots.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

We must be able to discern what role we are expecting digital technology to play within the business. It is only with this understanding that we can establish the necessary linkages required to inform digital technology direction-setting. Indeed, it is not enough to have a vivid and compelling business strategy.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 30, 2021

Technology is a massive advantage for any business. However, there are so many types of technology available that it can be daunting to know where to start. You could do this by keeping up with the latest technology news and find innovative ways to apply new tech. Marketing technology can help streamline your marketing strategy.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Most users are doing remarkably well in using the new technology in their daily work; however, as is the case with any large-scale change or training initiative, some are still struggling to gain competence with basic tasks. Upon finishing the manual, Jack submitted it to his manager for review. What did I miss?” asked Jack.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As businesses navigate the complexities of 2025—including technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and global market fluctuations—embracing inclusive leadership is essential. This means actively promoting gender balance, ethnic diversity, and inclusivity in all talent management processes.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The overwhelming presence of work leaves little time for socialization, so even if employees try coping with work isolation by managing their lives outside, it can be extremely difficult. Overreliance on Technology : Organizations can overuse technology to the point where everything is an email and genuine interaction is limited.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Find and Use the Best Time Management Technology. As the head honcho, you also need great technology to fuel your working day; and if you can find and use the best apps to make you productive, you’ll reach the end of your to-do list far quicker. How do you ensure the time you spend at the office is ultimately productive?

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Readers will walk away with a menu of over 50 proven tools they can choose from to build a tailored set of habits in six areas that will make them mentally stronger Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships (HBR Work Smart Series) by Harvard Business Review I'm not here to make work friends.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both personally and professionally. As a female entrepreneur, it is essential to understand the capabilities of technology in order to connect with customers and cultivate meaningful relationships. The possibilities are endless.

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