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These companies failed because leaders did not want to hear bad news: The Ostrich Effect

Idea to Value

Have you ever worked for a manager or boss who did not want to hear bad news? I once had a manager who I was working with on a money-raising program. However, my manager instructed me to continue showing predictions that it was perfectly possible that we would meet the targets, something I argued with him about often.

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Workplace Culture: Productive People Make High-performing Teams That Produce Rapid Results

Innovation Excellence

How do you define the culture of your workplace? A positive, engaging workplace culture can attract and retain talented employees, increase productivity, and even improve financial performance. Workplace culture can change rapidly with world events, and play an important role in how employees respond to and operate in times of crisis.

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5 Leadership Lessons from 2015’s Business Headlines

Adam Hartung

2015 was not short on bad decisions, nor bad outcomes. But there are 5 major leadership themes from 2015 that can help companies be better in 2016: 1 – Cost cutting, restructurings and stock buybacks do not increase company value – Dow/DuPont. Because of McDonald’s size and legacy the media covered this story heavily in 2015.

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How do you make a culture of innovation stick?

100%Open

100%Open is not a culture change agency, it’s an open innovation company whose mission is to connect the suits and the sneakers. The answer to this question provides a clue as to what innovation culture is and how to change it. But also something good happened to our clients’ cultures. Permanently.

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8 Innovative Baby Boomer Knowledge Management and Retention Strategies

Idea to Value

As such, Robert’s Rules of Innovation II provides readers with practical guidance to build an organized work culture of innovation that is poised to create profitable new products essential for long-term business growth and success. Millennials, whom we define as those ages 18-34 in 2015, now number 75.4 Census Bureau.

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Change Management Alone Isn’t Enough for Digital Transformation

MSSBTI

It comes with large capital outlays, and it represents high risk for the organization and the leadership. According to almost any survey of executives, the number one roadblock to successful DX is the incapacity for the organizational culture to respond to the changes DX catalyzes.

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Thought Leader and Influencer Interview with Jean-Christophe Gaillard, Founder & CEO, Corix Partners

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

As the driving force behind Corix Partners, Jean-Christophe has demonstrated visionary leadership, shaping the company into a reputable entity known for its innovative solutions and strategic insights. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader?