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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

It is worth noting that the exact extent of remote work adoption varies across countries, industries, and individual company policies. Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills. However, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks and allocate their time efficiently.

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times. In South Africa, aspiring consultants should be reassured the industry still has business despite the pandemic, and there are new problem areas requiring the advice of consultants. Consultants should expect their time management skills to be tested and sharpened.

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For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match for Local Know-How

Harvard Business

When a platform strategy requires mixing the digital and the physical, the area of differentiation lies in service delivery in the physical world. What Grab has shown us is that there are sectors where digitalization favors the local players, or players who possess deep know-how about the specifics of their industries.

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Stop Letting Email Control Your Work Day

Harvard Business

One of the very first lectures I give each year to new MBA students is about time management. By the time they arrive in my classroom, they are two days into the fall term, and I can already see that some of them are barely keeping their heads above water. Covey’s time management matrix is a good tool for this.

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Two Powerful Ways Managers Can Curb Implicit Biases

Harvard Business

But this demands a lot of cognitive energy, so over time, managers go back to their old habits. In 2016 Anton Hanebrink , Intuit’s Chief Corporate Strategy and Development Officer, took over a high-performing team known for its contributions to the direction of the company. Small Wins, Big Payoff.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

The 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday schedule has its “origins in the Industrial Revolution,” says Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford University professor. “But times, they are a-changin’ We live in a different era.” So be sure you’re in good standing with your manager before making the request.

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