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Stop Scheduling Conference Calls and Finally Commit to Videoconferencing

Harvard Business

You know the signs when you’re on a conference call with someone: You make a point or ask a question, and after a second or two of silence, you hear ums, ahhs, and the clicking of a keyboard in the background. Watch this very amusing “ conference call in real life ” video to see how ineffective these calls can be.

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How to Provide Safe and Comfortable In-Person Training as People Return to the Office

Clarity Consultants

Filling a classroom or conference room to the brim with employees isn’t just going to feel unsafe to many; it’s going to feel oddly crowded, especially in comparison to the social distancing standards most people have been following. Reintroduce In-Person Training Slowly.

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(Value Stream) Map Your Way to a Better Post-Covid Future

Markovitz Consulting

Here are three examples of how their maps have helped them see into their processes more clearly and make changes to become more efficient. When the VSM made the non-value-added wait time shockingly clear, the leadership team integrated video into the process to eliminate shipping.

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IoT Disruptions in 3 Industries and What You Can Learn From Them

Tom Spencer

The massive benefits seen in Australia from the development of digital technology include increased living standards, shrinking distances through telecommunications, improved efficiency for businesses and government, as well as a larger workforce. These systems can broaden operational efficiencies and improve public and road safety.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

The proven benefits of innovation include: increased competitive advantage improved operational productivity reduced costs and increased revenue improved commercial value enhanced problem-solving One modern innovation that is impressive to watch is SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 (watch the video below). This culture highlights coming in first.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

However, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks and allocate their time efficiently. Utilize video conferencing tools to enhance face-to-face interactions. Leverage Technology: Provide remote workers with the necessary tools and technology to perform their tasks efficiently. Included training in team meetings.

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Why doesn’t my team learn from training? What can I do about it?

The Management Centre

These new skills allow for a more confident approach, better interactions with others, utilising tools or techniques with more efficiency and / or effectiveness, new ways of working or even enabling learning in others. This could include workshops, conferences, or self-directed learning such as webinars, video tutorials or researching.