Management
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Remote workers are less engaged and more stressed
The key insights from the article are that remote workers feel less connected to their company’s mission compared to in-office workers, and this lack of connection can negatively impact performance. Exceptional managers who communicate effectively can help improve the connection between remote workers and the company’s purpose. Hybrid work arrangements, where employees go into the… Continue reading
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Working from home is becoming popular
The article discusses the shift towards working from home and its implications for cities, businesses, and people. It suggests that a common pattern emerging is working three days in the office and two days at home. This hybrid model is seen as a way to balance in-person creativity and connections with the efficiency and flexibility… Continue reading
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AI won’t make you a better leader
The article discusses the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on leadership. While AI tools have the ability to analyze data and provide insights, they cannot replace the qualities that define a leader. The article emphasizes that adaptability, empathy, humility, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams are essential traits for effective… Continue reading
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The Future of Office Attendance
Is this the new normal? Will this last? “Despite the corporate push for a return to the office, data suggests that office attendance is still below pre-pandemic levels. Placer.ai’s Nationwide Office Building Index, which looked at 800 office buildings, found that numbers were more than the majority at 60% of pre-pandemic levels.”— The Death of… Continue reading
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The Future of American Jobs
“Nearly 12 million Americans in occupations with shrinking demand may need to switch jobs by 2030.That’s according to a new McKinsey Global Institute study that examined how the rise of AI and other factors like an aging population and e-commerce could impact US employment in the years ahead.”— Jobs at Risk That AI Will Replace,… Continue reading
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The Rise of Remote Work
Is this a matter of business strategy? Or privilege and preference? “The traditional five-day office week is facing resistance from an unexpected quarter: top-tier executives. According to new research from McKinsey, these influential senior employees strongly prefer the option of working from home at least part of the time.”— The Death of The Copier: Resisting… Continue reading
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The Challenges of Remote Collaboration
“The reasons for the findings will probably not surprise anyone who has spent much of the past few years working from a dining-room table. It is harder for people to collaborate from home.”—The working-from-home illusion fades Continue reading
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Productivity and offices
“Unfortunately for the believers, new research mostly runs counter to this, showing that offices, for all their flaws, remain essential.”—The working-from-home illusion fades Continue reading
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Leaders need to embrace instability and AI
The article discusses the concept of embracing instability and utilizing generative AI to make strategic decisions in a rapidly changing business environment. It emphasizes the need for leaders to abandon the idea of stability and instead focus on generating and processing large amounts of data with the help of AI. The article highlights the role… Continue reading
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The Timelessness of Management
“While each organization is unique, common patterns of mindsets and processes appear over time, often associated with different technologies, in different contexts and eras. While the patterns of management vary widely, the concept of management is timeless.” —A New Way To Depict Digital Transformation Continue reading
About Me
Digital transformation, including agile and devops, across many industries, most recently in higher education. Designed and built the Emory faculty information system. Working in continuing education to improve and expand career-focused learning, esp. in workforce development. Expanding the role of innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation.
Favorite sites
- Daring Fireball
Favorite podcasts
- Manager Tools