Decker Communication

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Demand for Empathy in Leadership Communication Amid global uncertainty – economic turbulence, geopolitical conflict, and widespread organizational change – audiences craved acknowledgment of their fears and concerns. At the same time, empathy without direction risks deepening despair.

Storytelling 45

Storytelling Uncertainty Restructuring Ethics 45

The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Technological Advancements Theres no denying that the digital renaissance of the last two decades has completely transformed the way we get work done. Technology continues advancing at shocking speeds, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Workforce Changes The modern workforce is constantly evolving.

How To 52

How To PR Restructuring Training 52

HR Digest

MAY 23, 2021

Transformational changes: These are large-scale changes that require an investment of time and money into new systems and restructure the business. The IT companies, with their exposure to digital technology, were more open to the change and quickly adapted. Change Management at Work. And some did.

Management 94

Management How To Retail Uncertainty 94

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Cisco restructuring news not only reflects the company’s response to sluggish demand but also highlights the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of work. Cisco recently announced a mass layoff , affecting over 4,000 employees worldwide, as part of its ongoing reorganization efforts.

Restructuring 59

Restructuring Industry Trends Uncertainty 59

HR Digest

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Companies are now restructuring with measures such as layoffs and hiring freezes as they enter the last phase of the boom-bust cycle. Tech titans like Meta, Google, Microsoft and Intel intend to slow hiring or freeze it amid the economy uncertainty. This trend isn’t new. Twitter and Coinbase have rescinded job offers.

Engineering 64

Engineering Industry Software Tools 64

HR Digest

MAY 17, 2024

Whether it’s adapting to new technologies, shifting customer demands, or regulatory updates, organizations must continually evolve to stay ahead. Understanding the importance of change is the first step to understanding HR’s role in change management. Change is undoubtedly the only constant in the modern business landscape.

Management 64

Management Agility Training Policies 64

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

There is a palpable sense of systemic instability in the face of political, economic, technological, social, and indeed meteorological uncertainty. It is where the board helps address head on the " cone of uncertainty " that all organizations are facing. 2) Technology. From News Corp. 1) Infrastructure.

Uncertainty 15

Uncertainty Politics Restructuring Technology 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2013

Technology makes reviewing, refining, redesigning and revising both jobs and job descriptions as dynamic as a commodities trading desk. For the gainfully underemployed, everyday is BYOD; their technologies are becoming their toolkits. They''re rethinking their economic relationships with the rest. Have people been commoditized?

Human Capital 12

Human Capital Real Estate Human Resources Disruptive Innovation 12

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

From leadership transitions and restructurings, to mergers and acquisitions, to regulatory changes, there seems to be constant unrest in the workforce. During times of uncertainty, people experiencing change want a clear view of the path ahead. Alan Copson/Getty Images. But according to one survey of more than half a million U.S.

Resistance 15

Resistance Commitment Uncertainty Restructuring 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2016

In a new follow-up study , we explored how to short-circuit the debilitating effects on a team of a leader describing negative events, such as a potential restructuring or poor sales. I saw a great example of this when working with a technology lead from Hewlett-Packard in the wake of restructuring. Jim Whitehurst.

Team 8

Team Restructuring Brainstorming Participative 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2013

P&G is in the midst of a major restructuring, and has laid off thousands of people. P&G''s board has been under a great deal of pressure from an activist investor who has made his views on the pace of the restructuring clear and vocal. How can he get people to take creative risks in a climate of turbulence and uncertainty?

P&L 8

P&L Restructuring Price CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

To offer camaraderie and space to process uncertainty. When Pfizer undertook a major restructuring in 2007, they turned to ten employees to tell their stories. Pfizer employees looked forward to following the journeys of their colleagues who were experiencing the same uncertainties they were facing. Next, convert your leaders.

Media 8

Media Management CEO Uncertainty 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2018

Gould described how uncertainty around status can lead to unhealthy conflicts. Regardless of intention, though, any move that casts status into doubt, such as a merger or restructuring where groups are suddenly thrown together, may boost the likelihood of destructive conflicts between colleagues. But the effect is not immediate.

Self-aware 8

Self-aware Rogers Restructuring Politics 8