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Rule of Thumb #2: Use Behavioral Lenses to Innovate and Adapt to Changes

Steve Shu Consulting

Thinking architecture, such as how people construct their preferences using a mixture of fast and slow thinking processes (Payne et al., employers, advisors, platforms, systems providers, investment managers). employers, advisors, platforms, systems providers, investment managers). Where does this leave us? 2 (2012): 487-504.

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The 3 Pillars of an Effective Data Management Strategy: Monitoring, Tracking, and Reporting

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Does your organization have a data management strategy but struggle to implement it? Are you having a strategy meeting soon?

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Embracing Healthy Tensions in a Matrixed Organization

Kates Kesler

long term vs short term investments, M&A activity, enterprise vs operating unit accountability). Extracting the benefits of healthy tension requires a thoughtful approach for managing the convergence of dimensions in a matrix. Alternatively, the large automotive company previously referenced needed a different construct.

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How to Make Agile Work for the C-Suite

Harvard Business

Many companies are attempting a radical — and often rapid — shift from hierarchical structures to more agile environments, in order to operate at the speed required by today’s competitive marketplace. At Bain & Company, we do not believe that companies should try to use agile methods everywhere.

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Guide for Effective Writing

Tom Spencer

S = “The number of M&A transactions within the wealth and asset management space doubled last year, driven specifically by players who want to grow their alternative investment capabilities. Construct your question as a logical extension of the conflict. Optimize your reader’s time and manage their expectations up front.

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Seeing What You Want to See Leads to Big Problems

Makarios Consulting

That requires clarity into current situations, sound decision-making, and agile execution. … when a team member behaves in a toxic way but the manager does not want to admit the impact it is having on the department. Later, the manager is caught flat-footed by a “palace revolt” fueled by people’s pent-up anger and frustration.

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3 Strategic Leadership Competencies to Thrive During Chaos

LSA Global

Strategic Leadership Competencies – Strategic vs. Operational Leadership. Strategic leaders need a different set of skills from those of operational leaders. To effectively lead the operations of a business, a leader must be an expert in their functional area, manage a team’s execution of the plan, and meet short-term goals.