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Automation is coming! Are you ready for it?

Tom Spencer

Your level of performance at work will also depend on the context that you are operating in, which we might classify into 4 quadrants: Simple. Cashiers, waiters, and data entry technicians operate in this context, and this kind of work is already being automated through self-checkout counters, automatic vending machines, and RPA Bots.

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A conversation on leadership in 2022 – with Cassie Edmiston

The Management Centre

We talked about the need for leaders to have emotional intelligence, show humanity, engage in continuous learning, be a role model, be strategic and of course, to focus on people. We needed emotional intelligence to support people through all the ambiguity and change they experienced. A tall order!

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Transitioning from Management Consulting to Corporate Strategy/M&A – the Interview Process

Tom Spencer

BizOps / Strategy & Operations at tech firms. According to the Ivey Business Journal it has two parts: Improving the competitive strategies of operating units by capturing inter-divisional synergies; and. Strong emotional intelligence to deal with sensitivity of information and seniority of audience is also essential.

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13 Difficulties that Define a Manager’s Destiny

Rick Conlow

While they care about the team, they don’t let emotions dictate what they do. Be a good listener, ask for input and then take a course of action. If done correctly it becomes a matter of course, not a big “to do” or a nightmare at performance review time. During a crisis it is important to over communicate.

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Synergy Unleashed: The Power of Great Teamwork

Rick Conlow

Of course, this is ignorance and not a viable excuse. Research shows that executive leadership has the lowest level of emotional intelligence and people skills of all layers of management. Cost savings through streamlined processes: Effective teamwork can lead to improved operational efficiency and streamlined processes.

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Help Employees Create Knowledge — Not Just Share It

Harvard Business

This isn’t surprising given that this is the primary focus of educational institutions, training programs, and leadership development courses. When we assume that we’re operating in a static environment, we often focus on acquiring a given set of skills. Learning versus performance improvement. Skills versus capabilities.

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13 Difficulties that Define a Manager’s Destiny

Rick Conlow

While they care about the team, they don’t let emotions dictate what they do. Be a good listener, ask for input and then take a course of action. If done correctly it becomes a matter of course, not a big “to do” or a nightmare at performance review time. During a crisis it is important to over communicate.