Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

After a vacation, it can be tempting to double down on work in an attempt to make up for “lost” time, or to try to hurry through the time it takes to get back up to speed. Other times, the urge to overwork stems from a well-meaning effort to relieve team members of the extra work they were covering for you, or a desire to demonstrate that even though you were away, your commitment remains high and you’re still valuable to the organization.

Strategy 134

Strategy Strategy Management 134

Christensen Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a previous post about immigration policy and the efficacy of employing emergent strategies, I briefly touched on the benefits of testing assumptions. A solution to a problem isn’t always about finding the right strategy, it’s about managing the process through which that strategy is developed. And part of strategy development, especially for new ventures, involves making many assumptions.

Tips 124

Tips Project Policies Strategy 124

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For corporations like PepsiCo, most greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions originate in the supply chain, which is challenging to manage. PepsiCo believes three elements — expectations, economics, and enablement — are essential for effective supply-chain engagement and action. Clear expectations guide supplier partners, while understanding the economic realities aids in creating profitable GHG reductions.

Resources 117

Resources Engagement Management 117

Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken One of the most powerful customer service and CX tactics is personalization. We interviewed more than 1,000 consumers for our CX research, and 71% said a personalized experience is important to them. When personalization is used correctly, customers feel as if you recognize them.

Marketing 107

Marketing 107

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 7, 2023

Regional integration, similar to the European Union’s, has been cited as a key to creating stability, growing economies, improving market efficiency, sharing the costs of large infrastructure projects, and addressing peace and security. Deeper economic integration in Africa offers a pathway to shared prosperity and increased global influence. And since the world is becoming more digital every day, digital integration is vital to successful regional integration.

System 94

System Project Marketing Policies 94

Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Lean technology, often called " Lean software " or "Lean management software," is a category of applications and lean manufacturing tools designed to support and facilitate Lean principles within any organization dedicated to operational excellence. These solutions help organizations streamline operations, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ultimately deliver higher-quality products while minimizing costs.

LEAN 92

LEAN Technology Software How To 92

Rmukesh Gupta

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A couple of days ago, I took a flight from Mumbai to Delhi for work and when I was stepping out of the flight in Delhi, I saw the pilot for the next leg of the journey walk in. He then did something that was totally out of context but showed his culture and character. He bent down and touched the entrance of the aircraft and then with the same motion, touched his forehead.

Change 52

Change Culture How To Strategy 52

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Eight conversations to help leaders gain clarity on the future.

Artificial Inteligence 70

Artificial Inteligence Learning Technology Innovation 70

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 7, 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 Innovation Management Management 40