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Trend Watching 2018 The Year of Convergence

Cheryl Cran

now in 2018 we are going to see even more ‘outing’ of inappropriate, inexcusable and intolerant attitudes and behaviors. What we are going to see for trends in 2018 has a theme which is ‘convergence’ the melding of science/health/technology at a higher level than we have seen as a human collective.

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Every Organizational Function Needs to Work on Digital Transformation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM GARTNER

Harvard Business

Digital business reached a tipping point in 2018 as organizations scaled their digital capabilities. Strategic workforce planning, and talent management and reskilling initiatives, are already top of mind for many in HR and among functional leaders. Transform Your Digital Future with Gartner’s Top C-Suite Insights for 2018-19.

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Agile Strategy: Stability and Opportunity During Disruption

Brimstone Consulting

When Andy Frawley took on the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in July 2018, V12 faced several challenges, including business inefficiencies stemming from a recent merger and inapt product and go-to-market strategies. Over the next month, V12 plans to double the size of its sales team.

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Revisiting an Old Friend – The Importance of Employees

Martinka Consulting

On July 30, 2018 the Wall Street Journal had a front-page article titled, “ Employers Eager to Hire Try a New Policy: ‘No Experience Necessary. ’” This is a big swing from the post-Great Recession era when talent was abundant, and employers could be fussy. Conclusion. But you still need people, good people.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Communication Effectiveness

Organizational Talent Consulting

18% reported a failure to close a sale. A recent survey of leaders across companies with under $10m to over $1bn in annual revenue identified the following negative consequences associated with ineffective leadership communication: 52% reported higher stress levels. 44% lead to failure in completing their projects. References Clancy, C.

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Agile Strategy: Stability and Opportunity During Disruption

Brimstone Consulting

When Andy Frawley took on the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in July 2018, V12 faced several challenges, including business inefficiencies stemming from a recent merger and inapt product and go-to-market strategies. Over the next month, V12 plans to double the size of its sales team.

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The New Pressures Facing CMOs and How to Overcome Them

Harvard Business

A new study out by Spencer Stuart shows an insane number of chief marketing officers who’ve been fired during 2018. Sales support: This has sometimes not been the purview of the CMO at all, but has been taken up and led by the sales team alone. That is because of the simple truth that revenue and sales always win.

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