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Keep Strategy Simple Few companies have a clear idea of where strategy making ends and ex*****on begins. As a result they develop strategic plans where they’re not required and fail to develop strategic plans where they are. To help prevent this happening to you Graham Kenny offers a few dos and don’ts: (1) Don’t ...

How to Craft a Memorable Message, According to Science Numerous researches have shown that we forget much of what we experience in a day. Knowing this, how do you create messages so there is a better chance of people remembering them? The author uses concepts from memory science to help you craft messages — whether it’s a presentation, an email, or ...

The Right Way to Manage Emotions on Your Team A conversation with Michigan Ross’s Lindy Greer and Christina Bradley on handling uncomfortable situations.

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Are You a Micromanager or Too Hands-Off? As a first-time manager, you might be unsure of how much autonomy to give your team members. The proliferation of remote and hybrid work makes striking a balance between over- and undermanaging even trickier. Without regular, in-person oversight, micromanagement has increased for some leaders while....

How to Improve Women’s Advancement Programs Most corporate women’s advancement programs center on teaching women a predefined slate of skills purported to give them more control over their careers. But by taking this approach, companies may be unintentionally communicating a culture of conformity by asking women to change who they are to su...

When Asking Too Many Questions Undermines Your Leadership Although it’s widely accepted that good leaders are good learners, a learning mentality can also have a darker side. If not carefully managed, it might lead to a perception of decreased effectiveness, less expertise, and lower efficiency. Your learning mentality should be the catalyst for your per...

Gen AI is Coming for Remote Workers First Automation has historically impacted blue-collar jobs first, whereas white-collar jobs benefited. The wave of remote work brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic further empowered white-collar workers with more autonomy through remote work. However, generative AI is changing this narrative. Remote worke...

Why People Resist Retirement Research suggests making the decision to retire means grappling with three psychological issues. First, identity issues can loom large for any deeply engaged professional. Even a small step away from a career can make a person wonder who they are without it. Second, many older professionals resist l...