Digital Transformation Is Not About Technology
A recent survey of directors, CEOs, and senior executives found that digital transformation (DT) risk is their #1 concern in 2019. Yet 70..
How Digital Platforms Have Become Double-Edged Swords
It’s not difficult to see how digital technology and innovation have rapidly transformed our world over the last three decades. If the ind..
7 Ways to Set Up a New Hire for Success
Managers have the biggest stake in onboarding their new hires effectively. Research has shown that being systematic in onboarding brings n..
The joy of absence
To be productive you need presence of mind, not being present in the flesh.
When Leading Across Cultures, Your Style May Need to Change
In certain circumstances, the leadership approach you’re used to may be ineffective, or even offensive. That’s why it’s important to build..
Managers, Are You Prepared to Handle Religion in the Workplace?
Challenges related to managing religion in the workplace are on the rise, as are religious discrimination claims and monetary settlements…
How to Become a Strategic Leader
My career at Facebook started in 2006 as its first intern. Three years later, I became a rookie manager at the age of 25. Today, I manage ..
Decision making in the age of urgency
Decision making takes up a lot of time, much of it used ineffectively. New survey results offer lessons for making quick, high-quality dec..
Government Backlog Reduction
Backlogs have massive costs for government agencies, citizen satisfaction, and business productivity. Here is a holistic, systematic appr..
Don’t Be the Boss Who Talks Too Much
Here are some communication ground rules to follow, aimed at mitigating the downsides (like wasted time and lost productivity) while still..