Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Traditional project management skills, such as project governance or project management methodology, aren’t sufficient to meet changing organizational needs. Gartner recently surveyed 373 project management leaders to identify the “next generation” skills — from organizational awareness to financial acumen — that have a disproportionate impact on performance.

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Project Management Survey Meeting 127

Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

AI Meets Design Thinking: Crafting a People-Centric Business Future Imagine this — a customer service agent can deeply empathize with a frustrated customer because an AI assistant analyzed the customer’s tone and background to provide insights ahead of time. The agent knows just how to console them — that’s the future we can build. As the sun rises on a new business horizon, a transformative alliance between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Design Thinking is crafting a future where technology

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Design Thinking Design Meeting Artificial Inteligence 118

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Eighty percent of employees work for organizations that have stated values, but only 23% agreed that they could apply those values to their everyday work. The authors explore that disconnect and present a more effective, alternative way for leaders to foster shared understanding, language, and accountability in their organizations: working agreements.

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Company Team Building Collaboration Culture 114

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Every once in a while, a technology comes along with so much potential that people can’t seem to stop talking about it. That’s fun and exciting, but it can also be confusing.

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Technology 95

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 6, 2023

In an age when AI-powered tools are reshaping industries, consultancies are embracing the potential of AI copilots to revolutionize their services. From PwC’s ChatPwC to McKinsey’s Lilli, KPMG’s KymChat, and more, the surge of AI integration echoes historical inflection points like the internet’s global connectivity and the industrial revolution’s manufacturing shifts.

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Management Roadmap Collaboration Report 104

Kainexus

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Waste in project management refers to any resource or effort expended without adding value to the project's ultimate goals and objectives. Waste can manifest in various forms throughout the project lifecycle and significantly impact a project's success. Adopting Lean Agile project management principles, which maximize value while minimizing waste, is essential to mitigate waste in project management.

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LEAN Agile Project Resources 89

Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the pace of technological change accelerates and the half-life of skills continues to shrink, what students must learn is becoming less specifiable, predictable, and verifiable ahead of time. The implications for colleges are many, but one of the clearest is that the importance of learning by doing will continue to elevate in importance. As a result, colleges will need to create more connections to the world of work—whether through projects, apprenticeships, internships and externships, or wo

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Tools Learning Study Groups 69

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In 10 studies with over 3,000 participants in the U.S. and India, participants with a growth mindset supported increasing low-wage workers’ compensation more than those with a fixed mindset.

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Study Resources Management 91

Michael Roberto

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

HBS Working Knowledge reports on interesting new research from Professor Julian De Freitas. He has studied customer journeys, and he finds that a strong memorable moment at the end of a customer journey can help shape a very positive longlasting impression. As I read about the research, I was reminded about an article I read some years ago regarding Ritz Carlton's legendary customer service.

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Training Report Study Management 37

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Professional and practical matters to consider if you’re getting married.

Change 70

Change 70

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.

Software

Idea Champions

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Most people who are in a leadership position often find themselves overloaded and overwhelmed. "Too much to do and not enough time," is their mantra. And here's why: 1. They haven't established clear expectations with their team 2. They don't totally trust the people they lead 3. There are insufficient standards of excellence 4. They want everyone to like them 5.

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How To Leadership Brainstorming Project 26