Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

AI already is being used in some areas of process improvement, and the usage of this technology — including generative AI — promises to grow. That’s because it can perform tasks faster and much less expensively than humans alone. But it will never fully replace people — and that poses management challenges.

Generative AI 119

Generative AI LEAN Technology Management 119

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken One of the more enjoyable activities in my life is playing hockey. When I’m in town – not out speaking at conferences – I lace up the skates several times a week to play in a friendly hockey game.

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Conference 94

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Leaders often claim to value good working relationships, but company practices may not reflect that claim. The key to solving the problem is to recognize that it demands an organizational solution — specifically, putting into place a system that builds positive relationships. Leaders can get started by 1) making time to listen and check on the quality of workplace relationships; 2) providing a structure for growing relationships; and 3) incentivizing positive relationships.

Strategy 119

Strategy Strategy System Company 119

Kainexus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Picture this: A company overwhelmed by a sea of projects, each vying for attention, resources, and precious time. Now, imagine a systematic approach that aligns these projects with organizational goals, ensures efficient resource allocation, and maximizes return on investment. How can Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) help this company survive and thrive in a world of ever-increasing complexity and competition?

LEAN 87

LEAN Management Competition Resources 87

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.

Data

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Employees around the world choose, stay with, and give their best to organizations when they feel connected to a collective purpose. To find and make the most of this talent, companies need to be good at five disciplines: strategic hiring, zero tolerance for people who violate their ethics, a focus on potential, alignment of HR processes, and values-based succession at the top.

Company 113

Company Culture Management 113

Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“Fueled by teacher shortages,” we’re told in a recent article in The74 , “Zoom-in-a-Room” is making a comeback. If this is the case, although it’s better than the alternative—no teacher at all—it’s also a missed opportunity for deeper innovation. As reporter Linda Jacobson noted in the article, online learning has long been used in schools for subjects they couldn’t otherwise offer.

Disruption 75

Disruption Groups Learning Course 75

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

November 10, 2023 from 8:30-11:30 AM in Issaquah, WA Wow! Crazy news! In honor of Veterans Day I will be giving away up to 20 copies of my bestselling book Charting Change at the East Lake Sammamish Starbucks tomorrow, November 10, 2023 from 8:30am-11:30am until the last copy in the box is gone.

Change 66

Change 66

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Meeting new legal standards for pumping workers is no longer something that garners positive feedback, it is the law in the U.S. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act have redefined workplace standards in support of pregnant and nursing employees. In this article, the author outlines how organizations can go beyond basic compliance to better support their employees.

Meeting 103

Meeting Engagement Design Learning 103

Brunner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Black Marketers Association of America recently named Kimberly Strong , an account director at Brunner, to its list of the Top 20 Black Marketers We Admire in 2023. In its announcement, the BMAA cited Kimberly’s ability to align marketing efforts with business objectives and her “extensive experience developing integrated marketing campaigns that drive business growth.

Marketing 52

Marketing Meeting Industry Leadership 52

Planview

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

One of the most important decisions people in organizations make on a daily basis at all levels is choosing how to spend resources. The principal question they must ask themselves: Are we spending time on the most beneficial improvement opportunities? Intelligent use of resources manifests in improved internal functions, delightful customer experiences, productive partnerships, winning competitive strategies, and other areas.

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Collaboration Crowdsourcing Ideation Exercises 52

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.

Data