Actionable
JULY 19, 2017
For organizations to achieve meaningful change in a sustainable way, they need to create the conditions for behavior change at an individual level. The post The Science of Behavior Change appeared first on Actionable.co.
Chad Barr
JULY 19, 2017
Last weekend, my wife and I traveled to hear The Cleveland Orchestra perform at Blossom Music Center, which is one of the most beautiful summer concert venues in Northeast Ohio. Being somewhat in a hurry, I quickly launched my browser and searched for available online tickets. I clicked on the first link that came up and to my surprise it showed only a few tickets available at the starting price of $180 per ticket.
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Actionable
JULY 19, 2017
For organizations to achieve meaningful change in a sustainable way, they need to create the conditions for behavior change at an individual level. The post The Science of Behavior Change appeared first on Actionable.co.
BCG
JULY 19, 2017
Article Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Too often, agile remains confined to software development. But companies that successfully implement agile across their entire enterprise can create an exceptional customer experience and gain an edge over the competition.
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Women in Consulting
JULY 19, 2017
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BCG
JULY 19, 2017
Article Wednesday, July 19, 2017 As digital transformation continues to disrupt the workplace, companies must begin now to hire, train, and retain new pools of skilled digital talent.
MishTalk
JULY 19, 2017
Inquiring minds may be wondering what economic cartoons from 1912 looked like. I can help. (more…).
Strategy+Business
JULY 19, 2017
An informal social media style can backfire on an unknown company, but boost trust among a target audience that is familiar with the firm.
MishTalk
JULY 19, 2017
Magazine covers tend to coincide with extreme sentiment. The Economist is particularly good at offering contrarian articles. In December of 2016, The Economist nailed the peak in the US dollar with its “ Mighty Dollar ” issue. (more…).
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Martinka Consulting
JULY 19, 2017
Recently I had to give a presentation about my business, what I do, etc. About the same time, I was at the point in the writing of my upcoming book (on Growth by Acquisition) about what it takes to get a deal successfully done. Many of my points are from the buy-sell world but also apply to other areas, finding a job, growing a business, and life in general.
Seth Godin Blog
JULY 19, 2017
Express trains run less often, make fewer stops, and if they're going where you're going, get you there faster. The local train is, of course, the opposite. Some people hop on the first train that comes. A local in the hand is worth the extra time, they say, because you're never quite sure when the express is going to get there. On the other hand, there's a cost to investing in the thing that pays off in the long run.
LSA Global
JULY 19, 2017
Are Your New Managers Ready to Lead? There is much you can, and should, do to prepare for your role as a new manager. Hopefully, your promotion has not come as a total surprise and you have spent time laying the groundwork for your upcoming leadership responsibilities. Taking on a management position is a wonderful opportunity to grow and to have a real impact on your company’s success.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
In addition to the digital tools entering the workplace now, several technologies and trends on the horizon have the potential to further transform the way we work and interact with others. Artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already in use throughout the web and increasingly within the enterprise, handling everything from initial call screening for sales prospects to scheduling.
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Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.
MBO Partners
JULY 19, 2017
Employee misclassification affects business owners, workers, and the government. The cost of misclassification on businesses and what organizations can do to minimize risk.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
Organizations that thrive on change use data and analytics as a competitive asset. They adapt quickly and predict trends by continuously curating and analyzing data and developing insights that drive new value. These organizations have a high “analytics IQ,” and they will be the disruptors, not the disrupted, in the digital revolution. Those that successfully harvest vast troves of data can improve productivity; make faster and more accurate decisions; reduce costs; increase competit
Peter Stark
JULY 19, 2017
Are you allowing a senior leader to coast while organizational results and revenues are suffering? Most likely, this manager is getting enough accomplished to get by and satisfied by his performance. But, you face three major problems when your direct report is allowed to maintain the status quo. First, although this individual may hold the title of vice president, he is not a leader.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
During nearly every discussion about organizational change, someone makes the obvious assertion that “change is hard.” On the surface, this is true: change requires effort. But the problem with this attitude, which permeates all levels of our organizations, is that it equates “hard” with “failure,” and, by doing so, it hobbles our change initiatives, which have higher success rates than we lead ourselves to believe.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
MishTalk
JULY 19, 2017
Housing starts and permits both rose in June for the first time in four months according to the Census Bureau’s New Residential Construction Report. Starts rose 8.3%, with single family units up 6.%. Permits rose 7.4%, with single family permits up 4.1%. The quarter ends on a positive note but the overall pace is lower than in the first quarter.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
Discussions of leadership tend to focus on its positive outcomes, such as innovation , employee engagement or organizational performance. However, for the majority of employees, the leaders in their organizations are a source of stress rather than inspiration. Indeed, for every transformational leader and emotionally intelligent manager out there, there are dozens of toxic bosses, and they come in many different forms.
MishTalk
JULY 19, 2017
After cleverly changing the Meaning of Always to a matter of hours, President Trump is making fine use of his new definition. For the third time in three days, he has changed his stance on Obamacare. Instead of letting Obamacare fail as he proclaimed yesterday, Trump Now Asks Congress to Stay in Session until they get something done. Here is the sequence of events.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
Building on a relationship that dates back to 2004, Zurich Insurance Group is working with DXC to move from traditional data center outsourcing to a Platform as a Service model, taking advantage of next-generation cloud management technologies to lower operating costs and accelerate development. Read more from DXC Technology: Digital Transformation Is Racing Ahead and No Industry Is Immune.
This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
Many enterprises use “digital” to change how they interact with clients, but that’s too limiting. Truly digital enterprises take a 360-degree view, using information and technology to improve the way all users — clients, employees, and partners — collaborate around information to substantially increase productivity and performance.
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
At a time when many established companies are struggling to remain competitive, it’s clear that fundamental change is in order. Some established companies have found a path that works — they are surviving, thriving, and going head-to-head with an onslaught of fast-moving startups that seem to multiply overnight. What lessons have these companies learned that others need to embrace?
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
Dealing with today’s digital disruption begins by understanding how it differs from past industry changes. After all, stories of the end of our industry as we know it have been a trade press staple for decades. A few key elements distinguish this era of change from the past. Disruption has accelerated dramatically, and the numbers prove it. A 2014 study from Constellation Research quantified the accelerating rate of change in the enterprise by examining a simple benchmark — the entry
Harvard Business
JULY 19, 2017
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. Companies like ANZ, the Australian-based banking giant, have made explicit commitments to adopt agile principles , while others like Zappos, are on the bleeding edge of organizational transformation.
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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.
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