Thu.Mar 14, 2019

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‘Move fast and break things’ isn’t a worthy slogan

Seth Godin Blog

…because ‘breaking things’ isn’t the point of your work. How about, “Move fast and make things better,” or. “Move fast and create possibility”? The reason we hesitate to move fast is that we’re worried about what that implies. Move fast and learn something. Move fast and take responsibility. Move fast and then do it again because now you’re smarter.

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Why New Sales Managers Need More Training

Harvard Business

Leading a sales team takes a different skill set than just working on one.

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Impact of Managers on the Transfer of Training

LSA Global

Impact of Managers on the Transfer of Training. What is the true impact of managers on the transfer of training? While we have always believed that managers have a big impact on the transfer of training from the classroom to the job, our recent study of 121 professionals and their managers at a major North American financial services firm amplifies the impact of managers on the transfer of training. 1. 20% Higher Skill Adoption.

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An Exercise to Help Your Team Feel More Comfortable with Conflict

Harvard Business

Great teams aren’t afraid to disagree.

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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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Aflac and Others Illustrate the Connection Between Customer Engagement and Social Issues

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The name of the game for The BRITE ’19 at Columbia University was building an impactful brand through purpose, technology, and cooperation. Attendees learned that creating genuine interactions not only drives brand awareness, but also fosters real and meaningful moments with audiences. In particular, Aflac insurance executives and partners spoke about how the company uses technology to grow its brand strength while simultaneously helping people.

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The AI Roles Some Companies Forget to Fill

Harvard Business

Don’t just hire PhDs.

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