How to get your company’s people invested in transformation
Big change can’t happen without employee buy-in, which is easier to get if you’re an emotionally engaged leader.
Empowering employees with creativity during a transformation
Dan Cable, professor of organizational behavior at the London Business School, argues that although managers need an element of control to get results, change efforts should happen with less work and more play. For more insights, visit the Transformation Talks podcast series.April 4, 2019Trusting the executive team during a transformation
Moya Greene, former chief executive of Royal Mail, shares insights on how to approach a complex change initiative involving multiple stakeholders. For more insights, visit the Transformation Talks podcast series.April 4, 2019Involving your whole organization in the transformation journey
Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Studios, talks about making change efforts meaningful by involving people at every level of the process. For more insights, visit the Transformation Talks podcast series.April 4, 2019Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018
Writers at strategy+business pick the year’s best books in seven categories.November 5, 2018Good Leaders Don’t Disappear
By recognizing the counterproductive thoughts and behaviors that cause you to silence yourself, you can stay visible to your team and give your people more reasons to follow you.October 31, 2018 by Jesse SostrinRelated tags: coaching, communication, corporate leaders, dialogue, effectiveness, engagement, leadershipBanish These Words from the Business Lexicon
They’re outdated, inaccurate, misleading, or simply eye-roll inducing. For more insight, read “How the Right Business Language Can Catalyze Change.”October 24, 2018Related tags: communication, consumers, corporate leaders, dialogue, effectiveness, engagement, leadershipHow the Right Business Language Can Catalyze Change
Leaders need to use great care when choosing the words that shape companies, industries, and societies. See also “Banish These Words from the Business Lexicon.”October 23, 2018 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: communication, consumers, corporate leaders, dialogue, effectiveness, engagement, leadershipYour Company’s Purpose Isn’t to Save the World
Many companies confuse purpose programs with corporate responsibility. Here’s how to craft an authentic and effective purpose statement.September 5, 2018 by Alan SiegelRelated tags: brand, business purpose, communication, corporate social responsibility, effectiveness, engagement, marketingSummer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures
A selection of books perfect for your commute — or the beach.July 3, 2018Related tags: book reviews, engagement, human resources, innovation, management, personal developmentAn Ode to the Thief of Time
In his new book, Andrew Santella explores procrastination, and why it is that whenever there is a job to do, you can count on someone putting it off. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”May 11, 2018 by Theodore KinniAre American Workers Dying for their Paychecks?
Management guru Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that modern management practices are making employees sick.April 12, 2018 by Theodore Kinni
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