Wed.Jun 07, 2023

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Your Data Strategy Needs to Include Everyone

Harvard Business

An entirely new “management paradigm” for data is needed. As used here, a “management paradigm” embodies a common language, a holistic vision of the ways data should contribute, a clearly defined organizational structure showing how data integrates across the organization, along with clear roles and responsibilities for all involved. Eventually, it needs to incorporate corporate culture, relationships with universities and vendors, policy, and anything else that advances, or holds back the effec

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2 Foundational Questions of a Great Strategy…

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

It is debatable whether anyone can call a strategy “great” until you see the results of the efforts the strategy creates. But there are two essential questions at the heart of setting a good strategy: Who is your customer? What do they value? Begin with the customer. No customer, no business. Simple, foundational, but often missed because people become enamored with a new technology, tool, or idea.

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7 Ways to Make Employees Feel Respected, According to Research

Harvard Business

Treating everyone with respect is the foundation of good leadership. Employees who feel disrespected are more likely to also feel excluded or even inferior. The authors offer seven behaviors, based on their analysis of data collected from more than 4,500 employees, that lead to a demonstration and feeling of respect. These include valuing diversity, staying in touch with individuals’ issues and concerns, building trusted, resolving conflicts, balancing results with a concern for others, encourag

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US Business Market Entry With Local Professional Help

Business Consulting Agency

Entering the US market as a foreign business can be a complex and challenging endeavor. The United States offers immense opportunities, but it also presents unique regulatory, cultural, and competitive landscapes. To navigate these complexities effectively, seeking local professional help through business consulting services can be a game-changer. Learn more about the complexities of US market entry and the numerous benefits that local consultants bring to foreign businesses.

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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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How New CEOs Establish Legitimacy

Harvard Business

CEOs are given the authority to lead by the rules of corporate governance. They gain additional influence and credibility by demonstrating competence. CEOs who achieve legitimacy have a higher level of trust and influence. This legitimacy will be gained by consistently demonstrating specific behaviors.

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Quitting Can Sometimes Be a Strategic Success

Harvard Business

Former professional poker champion and author Annie Duke argues that quitting shouldn’t only be associated with failure.

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Save the silver bullet – a shameless piece of self promotion!

Ben de Haldevang

Please indulge me for a moment as I look back at the last year following the publication of my book, ‘Save the Silver Bullet…The small steps to successful transformation’ It has been an extraordinary time for me with opportunities to speak to global and local organisations, industry bodies and at major conferences on the drivers of successful transformation.

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Bought or sold?

Seth Godin Blog

Most things that consumers acquire are bought, not sold. We decide we’re interested in something and we go shopping to get it. Potato chips, wedding venues and cars are all purchased by people who set out to get them. Selling is a special sort of marketing. It’s interactive, generous and personal. Selling brings individual attention, connection and tension to each customer.

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The Best Managers Are “Connectors”

Harvard Business

What the best managers do, how to be one, and how to work for one.

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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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AI-Powered Automation As A Route To Boosting Productivity - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ZOHO

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Zoho.