Wed.Oct 04, 2023

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What’s Fueling Burnout in Your Organization?

Harvard Business

Many people believe burnout is driven by excessive work demands. In fact, it’s driven by a specific type of demand–work that requires too much collaboration between individuals or teams of employees. To reduce this collaboration overload, ask these four questions: Can we reduce structural complexity? Does our workflow make sense? Hasthe profusion of teams spiked employees’ microstress?

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Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows Server 2012/R2 via Azure Arc

Kraft Kennedy

Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows Server 2012/R2 via Azure Arc Windows Server 2012 and 2012R2 will reach End of Support on October 10, 2023. Ideally you’ll have all Win2012/R2 servers decommissioned, upgraded, or replaced by then, but if you find yourself in a situation where they have to remain running, and you need to ensure that the servers receive Extended Security Updates (ESUs) , Azure Arc may be an easy option.

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Do You Understand Why You Catastrophize?

Harvard Business

Leaders who create doomsday scenarios out of everyday setbacks — what behavioral scientists call “catastrophizing” — risk spreading their anxiety to their teams. In this article, the author digs in to the psychological and physiological reasons behind this tendency to draw disastrous conclusions and presents several ways to address it: 1) Reflect on how you learned to expect the worst; 2) Create ways to interrogate faulty data; 3) Learn to regulate amid your catastrophizing; 4) Separate fears ro

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Positive Psychology in the Office

Office Skills

Positive Psychology in the Office: Building Stronger Teams and Better Health How can your organization build stronger teams and better health? Making small changes and implementing positive psychology in the […] The post Positive Psychology in the Office appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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A Tool to Help Boards Measure Cyber Resilience

Harvard Business

During our research, we asked cybersecurity leaders, board directors and other subject matter experts about board cybersecurity discussions and the reporting given to boards in preparation for these discussions. All respondents had strong opinions about cybersecurity boardroom discussions. Generally, participants agreed that boards had a difficult time discussing cybersecurity at a meaningful level, the board needed different information, and a new approach was necessary.

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How Fintech Is Making Smaller Suppliers More Resilient

Harvard Business

Historically, smaller, lower-tier suppliers have had trouble obtaining financing. New fintech platforms are changing that. They are making it easier for them to use assets such as approved invoices, inventories, and purchase orders to access financing from outside investors or focal companies.

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Evenly distributed

Seth Godin Blog

For the first time, the only time, everyone on Earth was in the same boat at the same time. We’ve long been divided by privilege, by caste, by accidents of birth or by organized hierarchies. Sure, there have been events that struck us all at once. Landing on the moon caused us all to gasp simultaneously. But this time was different. Regardless of class or age or nationality, the situation was right there, in front of our face.

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The Secret to Making Difficult Decisions

Harvard Business

Ask yourself these five questions.

Ethics 70
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Strengthening Your Global Digital Empire: A Journey from Vision to Achievement

Chad Barr

In my earlier article, “ Lessons Learned from Years of Creating Global Digital Empires® ,” I delved into the myriad ways I’ve been privileged to help clients craft compelling content and bolster their digital brands. The testimonials of some of those we’ve collaborated with stand as a testament to our work’s impact.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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What Do I Need to Know About Workplace Etiquette?

Harvard Business

Keep your sense of humor and don’t forget to be yourself.

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How Well Do You Know Your Core Customers?

Harvard Business

Target your resources at the consumers who drive the most value.