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Leadership Tip #13: For Innovation, Remove at Least One Policy or Procedure a Week

Johanna Rothman

Some managers wanted to prevent Bad Things from happening in the organization, so they added policies or procedures. Now, these same managers want business agility. However, the policies and procedures increase friction and make it harder to get the Right Things done. It's time to start removing some of those policies and procedures. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see.

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Hello (Mr.) blue sky

The Source

Looking at examples of the thought leadership output of many professional services firms, it’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a long shadow. This is hardly surprising given the upheaval it has caused, and the way that it forced firms to pivot quickly away from their well-thought through 2020 content calendar to an approach that effectively focused on providing emergency assistance to clients in the form of “action leadership.

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How to Increase Accountability in Your Organization

Effective Managers

Gallup is a company that has spent decades focusing on employee engagement. They have always known how important engagement is, and they have tried to instill that same mindset in companies across the world. Each organization can benefit significantly from higher employee engagement , but more often than not, it doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.

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the ‘easy referral’ button

Kai Davis

So, how do you make it easy for people to send you referrals? In my worldview, you start by thinking about two primary elements: First, you need to get really, exceptionally specific on who you want your referral sources to refer to you. Second, you need to build the resources, assets, etc., that make it easy for people to send you referrals. Getting Specific On Referrals.

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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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Building Your Team Using the Clifton's Strengths Finder w/Micah Lorenc Ep.114

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Micah Lorenc works with individuals on career, leadership, small business, and relationship coaching. He also works with teams in the workplace who are interested in creating a strengths-based culture in their organization using the Clifton Strengths.

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It’s Time to Update Section 230

Harvard Business

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