Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Organizations that aren’t yet thinking about how to implement real-time air-quality monitoring in their buildings should do so soon. First, because any employee or customer can now collect rudimentary data in real time. Second, because corporate air sensor networks can offer timely actionable information in moments of crisis, enhance worker healthy and productivity benefits, and help them achieve climate and sustainability goals.

Company 101

Company Data How To Change 101

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 93

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 101

Generative AI LEAN Technology Management 101

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?

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LEAN Management Competition Resources 88

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into

Generative AI

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.

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Strategy Strategy System Company 100

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.

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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.

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Change 65

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.

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Meeting Engagement Design Learning 86

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.

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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: Jason Tanner

While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.

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