Fri.Apr 17, 2020

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COVID-19 Economic Recovery & Metrics

CaseInterview.com

When I work with a new CEO client, I do two things. First, I ask them to explain the business to me in qualitative terms — Who is the customer? What problem do you solve for them? Who are the competitors? etc. Second, I ask for specific metrics from their business. This is how you can tell what’s working and not working in the business. This is how you solve problems in many fields.

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Leaders, Do You Have a Clear Vision for the Post-Crisis Future?

Harvard Business

Don’t let your short-term response get in the way of your long-term plan.

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Factories and Their People Get Smarter

Martinka Consulting

Fact: Politicians, all politicians, from both parties, promise more jobs, better jobs, increased pay, and anything else they think will garner them votes. Fact: None of the politicians have any idea what’s really going on or what to do. Help wanted is very common. It’s a fact of life these days that a majority of businesses can’t find enough good workers with the emphasis on the word good (as in skilled, competent, will show up for work every day, etc.).

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The message and the messenger

Seth Godin Blog

If your job is giving people good news, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing a good job. And the opposite is also true. Often, we conflate the situation with the people involved, but that’s a trap. Our job isn’t to make people happy, it’s to create the promised change with care and professionalism. Going to the dentist hurts less if you have a dentist who cares about you and the process.

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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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Finding the Right Words in a Crisis

Harvard Business

The wrong ones spark fear. The right ones facilitate clarity, calm, and action.

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How Working Parents Can Support One Another

Harvard Business

Living your values will inspire and encourage others.

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Radical Remote Tip: No Standups

Johanna Rothman

I've worked with several managers and team leaders over the past few weeks as everyone is suddenly remote. Every single person in a leadership position struggles with (agile) team transparency. These leaders think the team members work alone. (I think they're correct.) The leaders worry that the team won't finish the team's work. (Correct again.) What can the leader do about this lack of finishing?

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Should a Crisis Change Your CEO Succession Plan?

Harvard Business

Four questions to guide boards through the decision.

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It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Harvard Business

Four steps Congress should take now.

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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