Workplace inclusion: Easier said than done?
Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workforce poll found that only 15% of employees reported feeling actively engaged by their
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Do you have the courage of your convictions?
Courage. That’s the word that comes up most frequently when I talk to senior leaders about the quality they’re looking
Read moreClimate leadership wanted: How CEOs can better meet investor expectations
How CEOs can better meet investor expectations on climate It’s possible that some of the disparities between CEO and investor
Read moreRisk: See it, share it, sort it
In brief 1. Cyber risk The pandemic expanded digitization as companies embraced cloud-based services and remote working. This was great
Read moreBuilding resilience in a polycrisis world
Promote a strong risk culture Though the practices we’ve described can help any organization become more resilient, making the changes
Read moreCall-up traffic management system at Apapa ports counts gains
By Godwin Oritse THE Electronic truck traffic management platform, otherwise known as Call up System, may have recorded good results in
Read moreThe inside-out approach to customer-centricity
Imagine this: a retail chain invests in a major transformation to improve its customer experience, with colorful posters on display,
Read moreWhat leaders get wrong about responsibility
“We want people to be accountable. They shouldn’t wait for the executive team to tell them what to do. They
Read moreOvercoming a cyber “gut punch”: An interview with Jamil Farshchi
“Your biggest enemies in a breach are time and perfection,” notes Equifax chief information security officer (CISO) Jamil Farshchi. “Time
Read moreA goal isn’t a mission
There are missions, and then there are missions. One type of mission is an achievable task with a fixed goal
Read more“Like mountain air in the veins”
It’s easy to sneer at the past. Long ago, when physicians labored largely in ignorance, people placed faith in patent
Read moreBeware the hazards of email
As we start the New Year trying to figure out new workplace arrangements (hybrid or not?) and tech innovations (bots
Read moreCan bossless management work?
Why Managers Matter: The Perils of the Bossless Company by Nicolai J. Foss and Peter G. Klein, Public Affairs, 2022
Read moreThe limitations of mathematical modeling
Escape from Model Land: How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It by Erica
Read moreThe power of generosity in ecosystems
Generosity has played a fundamental role in the survival of many species, including our own. Research shows that humans are
Read morePost-pandemic dressing for success
Emily in Paris is a mostly vapid show that relies on lazy stereotypes—pretty, young American wins over mean French sophisticates
Read moreThe power of incremental momentum
When companies need to make transformational changes to their business operations, the first move is frequently for the CEO to
Read moreWant to set yourself apart? Own your job.
“The most important thing….” It’s hard to beat those four words for drawing people into discussions on big topics like
Read moreEmpower to transform
In brief 1. The power of empowerment When workers have power and choice, they are happier, more committed to your
Read moreThis course takes a broad look at failure — and what we can all learn when it occurs
Unusual Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “Failure, and
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