Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Many forces are converging today in unprecedented ways to reshape the nature of work. To understand and adapt to these forces, leaders need to start thinking seriously about three important areas of concern: the future of workers (who are questioning the role that work plays in their lives and demanding more from the organizations they work for); the future of working (which is evolving rapidly thanks to hybrid and flexible work arrangements, digitalization, and automation); and the future of wo

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Change Management 131

Christensen Institute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

There has been no shortage of news coverage around the impending childcare cliff we will encounter if the government doesn’t arrive at an agreement to continue funding childcare centers in the US. Testimonies to Congress over the past week have refocused the nation on the fact that, as labor economist Kathryn Edwards stated , “…childcare is a market failure.

Tools 111

Tools Culture Marketing Report 111

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

More than three decades ago, the U.S. Army War College developed a framework for understanding how leaders succeed during times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. The framework, known as VUCA, has been widely discussed and adopted since, but it turns out to be better at describing what successful leaders do than teaching all leaders how to succeed.

How To 128

How To Leadership 128

Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I’m sorry for the somewhat morbid title, but I wanted to catch your attention. Here is a short version of the story that sets up this week’s Shepard Letter. A friend shared that one of his in-laws passed away a few months ago.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Companies are facing more pressure to become more sustainable while remaining profitable — and deep tech can help. Deep tech, which combines physical technologies and digital technologies, is moving out of the lab and into real-world supply chains. Younger firms, working alone or in collaboration with large companies, are doing much of the work to commercialize it.

Collaboration 122

Collaboration Technology Company Management 122

Brunner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When you think of influencer marketing, you probably picture trendy teens on social media showing off their latest fashion finds, beauty products, or tech gadgets. But the power of influencer partnerships isn’t just for B2C companies looking to connect with customers. B2B companies in all types of industries can team up with influencers to boost their growth and drive impactful results.

Marketing 52

Marketing Video Engagement Industry 52

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Sponsor Content from SAP.

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Video Disruption Technology Company 83

Stephen Shapiro

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) has some brilliant advice on how they develop their act. “(We) knock around ideas. We are not in any way supportive. As soon as the germ of an idea comes up, the other person tries to crush it, because if there’s something bad about it, we want to find out as soon as we can. We never compromise, because that can only lead to mediocrity.

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Innovation Change Company 52

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Better understand your organization's current level innovation maturity and the steps it should take to scale up its innovation program with this straight-forward and comprehensive assessment.

Innovation Programs 40

Innovation Programs Innovation Video Idea Management 40

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Better understand your organization's current level innovation maturity and the steps it should take to scale up its innovation program with this straight-forward and comprehensive assessment.

Innovation Programs 40

Innovation Programs Innovation Idea Management Management 40

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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