Harvard Business

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Lance Best, the CEO of Barker Sports Apparel, was meeting with Nina Kelk, the company’s general counsel, who also oversaw human resources. ” Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Doing Just Fine.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Ron and his partners at Navalent help companies that are in pursuit of a substantial transformational change, whether it be strategic formulation, organizational design, cultural shifts, or executive leadership behaviors. Positioning Yourself As The Expert — How To Develop A Consulting Voice That Clients Will Listen To with Ron Carucci.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Nothing tells you more about a firm than meeting the people who work there – the notion of a ‘company culture’ may sound like a cliché at first, but it genuinely provides insight. Get comfortable with case studies and develop your own style. Case studies only make up about half of each interview.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Studies show that 85% of executive leadership teams spend less than one hour a month discussing strategy, and up to 95% of employees are unaware of or do not understand their organization's strategy. Here are three leadership practices to free yourself and your organization from market myopia. Why being strategic makes matters.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 9, 2017

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. But she wanted to leave right then and there, write the pilot, schedule the meeting, make the pitch. “What’s wrong?” She had a lot more magic left in her.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Leadership Competency Integration Integration with company-specific leadership competencies required for success as a people leader. 1×1 Coaching Targeted 1×1 coaching sessions relevant to the Supervisor’s learning goals and gaps identified with a central objective of raising awareness AND closing those gaps.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 23, 2018

“It may have to do with this person’s communication style, or maybe he engages in behaviors that you find rude — he’s always late to meetings, say.” If all else fails, “riff off an exchange you both seemed to find interesting in your last team meeting.” Here are some pointers. ” Be kind.

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Gina Abudi

JUNE 24, 2015

An example of a team moving through the four stages – Part 2: Storming Read Part 1 of the case study. Prior to the second meeting of the Committee, I reviewed the postings on the SharePoint® site. While overall the conversations were professional, in a few cases, committee members seemed to shoot [.]. Stage 2: Storming.

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Gina Abudi

JULY 31, 2014

A Mini Case Study Read Part I of this mini case study for the first part of the story. As you’ll recall, Jane received 2 out of 12 responses to her request to meet to discuss the processes around engaging clients. She has scheduled time with the 2 respondents. The other 10 individuals have not [.].

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

They don't hire you because you can push them "beyond the status quo" or "ignite their leadership and organizational potential." They are interested in case studies only to a point. “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” What drives you crazy?

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Chad Barr

AUGUST 14, 2019

I have developed 17 reasons why you should consider doing so. The more value you provide through your remarkable content and offerings and the more case studies and testimonial you share to prove of the that value, the more you show your impact. Strengthen thought leadership. Here they are: Transform appearance.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 16, 2018

Although his one-on-one meetings with these reports, which involved progress reviews, motivation, and coaching, were highly productive, his monthly team meetings weren’t. Catherine, a senior marketing director leading a cross-functional product development team at the same company, provides a contrasting case study.

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Martinka Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2018

Joe’s topic was, “Value Based Leadership.” Tutta Bella has their 10 Point Pizza Guidelines and if any pizza doesn’t meet all 10 guidelines it isn’t served and is donated to food banks. This year it wasn’t a case study to analyze but rather sticky situations in buy-sell deals (and with operating companies).

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Epicflow

JANUARY 31, 2023

Becoming a competent and sought-after project manager is impossible without constant professional development. The essays are based on Scott Berkun’s work experience as a project manager at Microsoft, which however doesn’t mean that his guidelines will be useful for software development projects only.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Say, for instance, you have a meeting with a colleague you don’t know well from another division. ” Develop expertise. . ” Develop expertise. This won’t happen overnight, but you can take steps to develop business-critical expertise and knowhow. Don’t keep your knowledge under wraps.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 21, 2017

Or they don’t chip in when everyone else is scrambling to meet a deadline or pulling a presentation together. Even if you aren’t in a leadership position on the team, “consider this a good opportunity to practice your leadership skills,” says David. Case Study #1: Address the root of the problem.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2017

“If you look at things you do over the course of your day, from internal meetings with colleagues to clients calls, almost all of your interactions involve some form of selling.” Case Study #1: Develop an understanding of your customer’s needs, and show empathic concern. Think big picture.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

research study , which observed that 30–40 percent of patients in the United States “do not receive care complying with current research evidence.” ” It suggested that collaboration in research, education, and clinical practice too often remain unexplored in many developed countries across the world.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 23, 2017

An organization showing ethical leadership can galvanize ethically sensitive stakeholders into supporting it in its endeavor to fight corruption, which can lead to reputational benefits for the organization. We developed research case studies on two companies and teaching case studies on four companies.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2016

’” The good news is that, “people can develop their capacity to lead,” says Linda Hill, professor at Harvard Business School and the coauthor of Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader. “It’s your job to help other people develop.” “Can he see the big picture?

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Harvard Business

JUNE 30, 2017

And you need to “offer positive feedback” — but not in ways that are counterproductive to the person’s growth and development. Think about development. The antidote to this problem is “ classic talent development ,” Shapiro says. ” Everyone on your team “deserves to be developed.”

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2016

But there is one important difference —managing managers also requires leadership coaching: you have to coach “managers to develop the culture and capabilities that their team members need,” says Linda Hill, professor at Harvard Business School and coauthor of Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 15, 2017

“You’re not giving others the opportunity to grow and develop strength and breadth.” Playing favorites also dents your own professional development. ” Simple things like rotating who leads the weekly team meeting can help project fairness. Sutton recommends making team meetings more participatory.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2017

Dr. Reddy’s: A Movement-Minded Case Study. His leadership team began with a search for purpose. ” But instead of plastering this new slogan on motivational posters and repeating it in all-hands meetings, the leadership team began by quietly using it to start guiding their own decisions.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 10, 2017

In my experience — consulting on gender with hundreds of companies — this is rarely the case. Leadership teams are usually not aligned on gender issues and objectives. Leaders need to acknowledge this — and meet people where they actually are. This is a key leadership task.

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Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2016

Pick an example of a work activity that happens regularly, like a daily or weekly standing meeting. For the attribute “location,” for example, you could ask your team: Is the meeting best facilitated if it’s held in an in-demand central meeting room or near where other people are likely to gather?

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Employees were invited to a meeting where leadership discussed its mobile business imperative. These types of direct interactions with customers are powerful ways to shift employee mindsets and create the impetus for change, focusing on delivering value that directly meets customer needs. Develop Talent to Develop the Culture.

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Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2015

But we can develop skills and expertise that make us relevant, credible, and sought after. I need to be constantly developing and marketing differentiated products or services that meet a need, that I can deliver in a quality manner and that people will pay for. Face it, none of us can change our gender, race or age.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

CASE STUDY Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching A global telecommunications provider engaged Brimstone to design and facilitate leadership development cohorts, build an inclusive global Sustainability Plan, and coach leaders across the US and Europe.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

Shannon Hall – Leadership Consultant My site is my storefront. Prospects are visiting my website when I’m asleep and key decision makers want to know more about me and my services, long after the meeting is done. She had seen my posts on LinkedIn on the podcast and other leadership content.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You should first speak to your manager since it’s best if this discussion is “instigated by leadership,” Burkus says. Case Study #1: Be positive, and distance yourself from distractions when necessary. Case Study #2: Develop ground rules and find a way to quiet your brain.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 4, 2017

” For both workers and employers, the boomerang represents “a positive development,” says Karen Dillon, coauthor of several best-selling titles, including How Will You Measure Your Life? Case Study #1: Reestablish yourself as a senior leader in the organization by being generous with your knowledge.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If you’re annoyed at your colleague’s desire to call the shots, she’s highly likely to feel the same way about you, adds Brian Uzzi, professor of leadership and organizational change at Kellogg and coauthor of the HBR article “ Make Your Enemies Your Allies.” Case Study #1: Ask for clarity.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

” Pay close attention to the kinds of people you’re meeting. It’s worth asking if you can come in and spend a few hours with your prospective team for a group meeting or brainstorming session, Lees says. Ask about opportunities for training and development. ’” Their answers will be revealing.

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Harvard Business

JULY 15, 2016

Be frank that the person lacks certain leadership qualities, for example. ” At the very least, spell out your company’s development plan and promotion structure during the onboarding process. Case Study #1: Use “radical candor” and look for ways to challenge your employee. “Be proactive.”

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Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2018

Developed alongside business magnate Nandan Nilekani, “ the biggest social project on the planet ” relies on community-operated Common Service Centers (CSCs) and local entrepreneurs to deliver programs and share in the profits. Collaborative leadership was critical for the revitalization of Central Park in New York City.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 7, 2016

” Often, the root of the insecurity involves your personal leadership style , says Herminia Ibarra , a professor at INSEAD and the author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader. For instance, you might say to yourself, “In today’s meeting, I’m going to make sure everyone on the team feels heard.”

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