Management
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Bookmark: Needed: More Than Digital Tools For Deskless Worker Productivity
Exploring the often-overlooked world of deskless workers, this insightful piece from Deloitte highlights the crucial gap in digital tool availability for frontline employees. With only 23% feeling adequately supported by technology, it’s clear that enhancing their productivity requires more than just new gadgets. The Boston Consulting Group further asserts that making work enjoyable significantly improves… Continue reading
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Bookmark: Workplace Loneliness Isn’t Getting Better [New Data]
I’ve just read an eye-opening piece from aaask on the persistent issue of workplace loneliness. The article examines how both remote and on-site workers are experiencing a disconnect despite numerous communication tools. It’s particularly striking how this loneliness is affecting mental health and career growth. Their exploration of solutions like increased virtual check-ins and casual… Continue reading
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Article analysis: Breaking operational barriers to peak productivity
“Companies that reach this standard of performance record transformative outcomes not only in the short term—increasing customer satisfaction by ten percentage points, reducing CO2 emissions by 20 percent, improving employee retention by 25 percent—but also continue to improve year after year.” Breaking operational barriers to peak productivity Summary The article discusses the crucial need for… Continue reading
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Bookmark: RTO is never going to happen for real until we redesign the office
In a thought-provoking piece from Fast Company, architect Bakr Kurani dives into why the push to return to traditional offices isn’t working. The key issue? Outdated office design that ignores modern needs for focus, creativity, and well-being. Reimagining workspaces with diverse, thoughtfully designed areas can make a significant difference in productivity and employee satisfaction. A… Continue reading
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Article analysis: The Aha! Framework vs. scrum vs. SAFe® vs. kanban
“The best methodologies are liberating — not constricting. They empower the team with the structure needed to accomplish more, faster.” The Aha! Framework vs. scrum vs. SAFe® vs. kanban Summary The article “The Aha! Framework vs. scrum vs. SAFe® vs. kanban” explores different product development methodologies, contrasting them with The Aha! Framework’s approach to help… Continue reading
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Article analysis: Unlocking Creative Potential: Why Traditional Brainstorming Fails and What to Do Instead
“The painful truth is that the most popular form of brainstorming—the structured group ideation session—is a creativity killer when done wrongly.” Here’s why most brainstorming sessions are a waste of time Analyzing the Limitations of Traditional Brainstorming Sessions Traditional group brainstorming sessions, often heralded as creativity catalysts, may actually hinder innovation. The article “Why Most… Continue reading
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Article analysis: Decoding the RTO Trend: Are Return-to-Office Mandates Ignoring Employee Well-being and Productivity?
“RTO as a culture change is BS.” – Chris Williams, former Vice President of Human Resources at Microsoft. Amazon Killed Remote Work. Is RTO The New Normal? Analyzing the RTO Mandate Trend The article “Amazon Killed Remote Work. Is RTO The New Normal?” offers a comprehensive overview of the increasing return-to-office (RTO) mandates by major… Continue reading
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Article analysis: Amazon’s RTO Mandate: Employee Reactions, Trust Issues, and Strategic Speculations
A notable quote from the article is: “I’ve lost so much trust in Amazon leadership at this point. I’ve been updating my resume and portfolio, and rage applying to new jobs on LinkedIn.” Angry Amazon employees are ‘rage applying’ for new jobs after Andy Jassy’s RTO mandate: ‘I will not go back’ Employee Dissent and… Continue reading
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Santander’s New Office Mandate: Shifting from Flexible WFH to Structured Office Attendance
Santander has shifted its liberal work-from-home policy to requiring 12 in-office days a month. | The bank emphasizes in-office attendance as crucial for supporting and developing its staff, especially those in early career stages. | Other companies, such as PwC and Nothing, are also enforcing stricter office attendance to maintain high ambition and productivity levels.… Continue reading
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Balancing Values and Revenue: Lessons from Parting Ways with a Major Client
“No one likes to lose a client, particularly when that client is your biggest one and you’ve had a great relationship with them for years.” Sins of an Agency: Parting Ways With Our Biggest Client Understanding Customer Concentration Risks High customer concentration at Vixen Digital posed significant risks, with one client providing a large portion… Continue reading
About Me
Visionary leader driving digital transformation across higher education and Fortune 500 companies. Pioneered AI integration at Emory University, including GenAI and AI agents, while spearheading faculty information systems and student entrepreneurship initiatives. Led crisis management during pandemic, transitioning 200+ courses online and revitalizing continuing education through AI-driven improvements. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation. Combines Ph.D. in Philosophy with deep tech expertise to navigate ethical implications of emerging technologies. International experience includes DAAD fellowship in Germany. Proven track record in thought leadership, workforce development, and driving profitability in diverse sectors.
Recent Posts
- Bookmark: Needed: More Than Digital Tools For Deskless Worker Productivity
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