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The Lockdown Unlocks Real Work

Markovitz Consulting

According to BCG’s analysis , productivity at companies that have shifted to remote work has increased between 15% and 40%. Four-hour meetings? The sales, marketing, product, and customer service teams were stuck at the 11th hour (well, the 12th hour, actually) adjusting for the CEO’s violation of structure. Long commutes?

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Non-Manufacturing Services ISM Fails to Meet Expectations

MishTalk

Non-Manufacturing Services ISM Fails to Meet Expectations; New Orders Plunge. Business Activity/Production 51.7 Non-Manufacturing Services ISM Fails to Meet Expectations; New Orders Plunge. December 2006 (29). November 2006 (20). October 2006 (17). September 2006 (20). August 2006 (37).

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Your New Hit Product Might Be Underpriced

Harvard Business

The odds are stacked against new products or services. We have diagnosed thousands of product failures over the last 30 years, and have found recurring patterns. Often new products are over-engineered with too many features, usually at too high a price. The problem with wildly successful products. How could they not have?

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Leadership Trust Killers: 4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Organizational Talent Consulting

When leaders in an organization are unable to trust, the organization is less likely to innovate and take risks, holding back the performance and productivity of the organization. Trust Killer #1: Lack of Credibility Credibility is the most frequently achieved attribute of trustworthiness. Asia Pacific Management Review, 24(3), 212-222.

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The Power of Others Presence on Performance

Organizational Talent Consulting

Empty stadiums at the 2020 Olympics provide a fascinating glimpse into the profound impact of others' presence on workplace performance, productivity, and profitability. Conduct regular check-in meetings to increase your presence and feedback. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12.7% are working a hybrid model.

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The Virtual Work Skills You Need — Even If You Never Work Remotely

Harvard Business

Maintaining strong, productive relationships with clients and co-workers can be challenging when you never see the person you’re working with. At a large consumer-products firm where we’ve been conducting research, an HR director recounted the changes she witnessed in employees located in two buildings a few miles apart.

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How to Avoid Loneliness When You Work Entirely from Home

Harvard Business

I’ve worked from home since 2006, when I launched my consulting and speaking business. Here are three principles I’ve found to be effective in staving off isolation, maintaining productivity, and surrounding oneself with a stimulating cadre of colleagues. What Everyone Should Know about Running Virtual Meetings.

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