Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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Software Design: Strategies for Sustained Excellence

Tom Spencer

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of a software designer not only requires technical acumen but also a deep understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. In this article, we will delve into five attributes that are required to become an outstanding software designer. 1. Prioritizing End Users At the core of exceptional software design lies a profound understanding of end users.

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A New Way to Compensate Sales Teams

Harvard Business

Although the business environment is completely different than it was 20 years ago, the way most companies structure sales quotas and compensation has not evolved to keep up. To effectively compensate your sales team, follow these five steps. First, companies should determine their go-to-market maturity and set goals accordingly. They should then identify what is actually driving growth.

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Johanna’s 60 Seconds of Writing WIP for March 15, 2024

Johanna Rothman

This week, my 60 seconds of WIP is from the speaking book. Enjoy! Video: When I let social media know, I only included this blog post, not the video. Here’s the video on my YouTube Channel. The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for March 15, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress.

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Making Sustainability More Tangible

Harvard Business

A persistent managerial challenge is how to account for the intangible value generated from sustainability initiatives. Executives recognize the impacts these efforts engender with key stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, partners, politicians, and the like. The challenge is that these important stakeholder impacts are difficult to see or measure — for example, you can’t look at two eggs and identify which one was grown sustainably.

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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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Strive for Harmony

Harmonious Workplaces

Hey managers, I think I can offer the key to reducing #burnout in your teams. First, let’s be clear: We shouldn’t aim to chase unattainable perfection. Instead, we should strive for harmony. Harmony in the workplace, much like in music, means creating an environment where different elements come together in a state of agreement; an […] The post Strive for Harmony appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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The ISO 20700 Checklist: A Game-Changer for Management Consultants

Effective Managers

In the ever-evolving landscape of management consulting, the ISO 20700 checklist emerges as a pivotal tool, revolutionizing the way consultancy services are delivered. This checklist, an integral part of the ISO 20700 standard, has been developed by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) to guide consultants in delivering top-tier services.

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Later or now?

Seth Godin Blog

When we feel like doing something selfish, indulgent, hurtful or short-term, we can simply decide to do it later. And when it occurs to us that we might be able to make a useful contribution or do something important, perhaps we could do it now.

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The CEO’s Role in Driving Organizational Change

Effective Managers

Introduction Initially, a CEO must recognize and understand the need for change in the organization. This involves observing market trends, internal performance metrics, and feedback from customers and employees. Once these factors are analyzed, the CEO can identify specific areas where change is necessary and drive organization change. The final step is to communicate this need effectively to the organization.

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Is Your Family Business on the Path to Growth?

Harvard Business

A family business’s “reinvestment rate” — the percentage of all the profits that are reinvested in the legacy business or new ventures, instead of distributed to owners — is the single most important number to look at to determine whether the business is on track to grow. No other number is a better expression of owners’ intent. Reinvestment rate is the answer — explicitly or implicitly — to the question of: How committed are we, as owners, to reinvesting our capital in this business together?

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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