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How organizations can make remote work a success

Brimstone Consulting

Remote work and hybrid work are the future of work. To make your transformation successful, you need to be strategic. In mid-March, I wrote that the barrage of articles written about making remote work a success painted an unrealistic picture and that it was important for people who were working remotely for the first time to temper expectations. A transition to remote work typically includes preparation and planning.

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“Are you sure you know what you need to succeed?”

Kai Davis

At Burning Man, the #1 most valuable resource is shade. (Shade?). Remember, Burning Man takes place…. In August. In the Nevada desert. In the middle of a dry lake bed. With temperatures approaching (and exceeding) ~100º F. It gets hot. Shade is life. In 2017, my humble crew went to Burning Man. We brought enough shade stuff to fill a U-Haul, cover ~10,000 square feet, and keep half of the ~65 humans in the camp safe and cool.

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What makes for good thought leadership right now?

The Source

We’re often asked about what makes good thought leadership, and while we've got a well-established view on that, we're not the intended audience. It sometimes makes sense to deflect the question towards the people who are, to see what they say. So that's what we did in a recent survey. What emerged was a clear sense that, against the backdrop of the many challenges presented by the COVID crisis, the first thing people want is content that helps them to stay informed about general developments—th

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How do Kanban and Continuous Improvement work together?

Consulthon

You have Kanban on your factory shop floor. Managing your work [removed] reveals how the workflows through your team’s process. This gives you insight into where work gets stuck or blocked, help.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Podcast Interview: Reviving Troubled Deals

Martinka Consulting

I was interviewed by my friend Ted Leverette and shared my tips on reviving troubled buy-sell deals. Have a listen. The post Podcast Interview: Reviving Troubled Deals appeared first on Martinka Consulting.

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5 Strategies for a Successful COVID Strategic Pivot

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

When dealing with chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders must act decisively and quickly. A strategic pivot may be necessary to keep a firm grip on new and future problems. As a behavioral psychologist, I advise companies in making strategic pivots. I’ve noticed an uptick in both the rate and complexity of their problems, which include employee difficulties working from home, supply chain disruptions, and cancelled orders.

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How To Land The $100,000 Deal

Henry DeVries

So, you want to land a $100,000 deal? That’s doable. But first, put yourself in the shoes of the executive making that decision.

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How to use Google ads properly?

Consulthon

How to use Google ads properly for small businesses. Please provide some tips which I could use to boost the sales of my business.

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Mentoring During a Crisis

Harvard Business

You have a unique opportunity to provide the kind of support that a boss, friend, or parent simply can’t.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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The successful scientist

Seth Godin Blog

The scientific method is the most powerful invention humans have ever created. It’s not just for people in white coats and in labs. The scientific method has changed what we wear, what we eat, the health of our families, the way we earn a living–the world as we know it is a result of a simple process of hypothesis, testing and explanation.

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What It Takes to Lead Through an Era of Exponential Change

Harvard Business

A new model based on some of the world’s most successful leaders.

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My Struggles with Suicide

CaseInterview.com

Over the last 15 years or so, I have struggled at times with depression and suicidal thoughts. In those moments, I felt an overwhelming sense of pain and hopelessness about the future. . I’ve contemplated taking my own life on more occasions than I care to admit, think about, or remember. This is the first time I’ve spoken or written publicly about these challenges.

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Safe Workplaces

Harvard Business

Dear HBR: answers your questions with the help of HBS professor Ethan Bernstein.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

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.

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Don’t Focus on Digital Transformation; Focus on Quick, Strategic Wins - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SLALOM

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Slalom.

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How to Build a Digital Brand That Lasts

Harvard Business

Lessons from Fortnite and Nest.

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