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Research Roundup: How the Pandemic Changed Management

Harvard Business

Researchers recently reviewed 69 articles focused on the management implications of the Covid-19 pandemic that were published between March 2020 and July 2023 in top journals in management and applied psychology.

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What The Research Says About Building A Successful Consulting Firm With Elizabeth Harr: Podcast #318

Consulting Success

Michael Zipursky sits down with Elizabeth Harr, Managing Partner at Hinge Marketing. What The Research Says About Building A Successful Consulting Firm With Elizabeth Harr: Podcast #318 is a post from: Consulting Success Together, they discuss the.

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Research: When — and Why — Employee Curiosity Annoys Managers

Harvard Business

Researchers conducted a series of studies to understand when curiosity may lead to different reactions in the workplace. They found that curious employees were often seen by their leaders as insubordinate and, in turn, less likable. However, curious employees who were politically skilled were not seen this way.

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Research: Why People Really Buy Upcycled Products

Harvard Business

Researchers who analyzed consumer feedback from Etsy discovered that what consumers value most about upcycled products is not their sustainability but their creativity.

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How ZoomInfo Enhances Your ABM Strategy

For marketing teams to develop a successful account-based marketing strategy, they need to ensure good data is housed within its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. According to Forrester Research, only 8% of marketing professionals have confidence that their data is 90-100% accurate. Not so fast, though.

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4 Reasons Why Managers Fail

Harvard Business

Gartner research has found that managers today are accountable for 51% more responsibilities than they can effectively manage — and they’re starting to buckle under the pressure: 54% are suffering from work-induced stress and fatigue, and 44% are struggling to provide personalized support to their direct reports.

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Research: How Women Can Build High-Status Networks

Harvard Business

Despite the potential career benefits of building high-status networks, research has long shown that women face greater obstacles in establishing these networks compared to men.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

The promise of a CRM ( customer relationship management ) led organizations to believe each could digitally transform its businesses through tracking touchpoints throughout the buyer’s journey. It’s no secret, only 13% of salespeople are satisfied with their CRM. The result? Less organization, more confusion, and fewer deals closed.

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

of companies achieved a score indicating maturity in data management practices in the space.". Check out this latest report to gain insight into best practices (and benefits) for B2B data management including how: Automating tasks and improving data quality would increase sales staff satisfaction and productivity. The primary takeaway?