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Bureaucracy Can Drain Your Company’s Energy. Agile Can Restore It.

Harvard Business

I know it is critical for the leadership to embrace agile, but the sad reality is that I’m not sure our leadership team will start before it’s too late. Rather than debating the advantages of agile teams, why not start demonstrating them? Perhaps my journey to agile will help you figure out how to begin your own.

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How HR Can Become Agile (and Why It Needs To)

Harvard Business

If software has eaten the world, then agile has eaten the software world. And there is no shortage of information and advice on how agile should be implemented in your tech organization. For example, a Google search for “agile software development” returns over 14 million results. Related Video.

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LSA Global Delivers People Team Prioritization Session to Combat Massive Change

LSA Global

Conducted 360-degree interviews with key People Team leaders and influencers. To create executive team alignment, LSA Global: 1. Assessed the Current Situation. Reviewed previous business plans, employee feedback, and key growth processes. Allocating resources to increase confidence and motivation that the next 90-days make sense.

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Organizational Development for Small Business: What You Need to Know

Asamby Consulting

OD is a continuous process that aims to align the organization's goals and objectives with its culture and values. OD interventions can take many forms, including training and development programs, process improvement initiatives, and cultural change initiatives. Why is Organizational Development Important for Small Businesses?

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The Secret History of Agile Innovation

Harvard Business

You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes. Agile has indisputably transformed software development, and many experts believe it is now poised to expand far beyond IT. They keep customers happier.

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The Role and Responsibility of a New Manager

LSA Global

According to CEB research, a whopping 60% of new managers under perform during their first two years, and not surprisingly, 85% of new managers still receive no formal training prior to switching into the role of manager. Think of a manager’s role as comprised of the 5 stages highlighted in our new manager training : Planning.

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Make Civility the Norm on Your Team

Harvard Business

This starts in the interview process when you have the opportunity to articulate your values to prospects during the hiring process. This message is reinforced in meetings, at events, and with various awards for contributing to the culture. You also have to train employees to understand and respect them. Define civility.