Is keeping pace with the future of work incompatible with using purpose to guide the organization? Unilever is stretching its well-known commitment to the purpose of a new and daunting challenge the transformation of its workforce of more than 149,000 employees. Its Future of Work program involves purpose-focused workshops for all employees that are designed […]
The Same, Only Different: Transformation Challenges in the Automotive industry
We are at the beginning of a phase in which the way we (and goods) get around will drive enormous growth in the automotive industry. Autonomous driving immediately springs to everyone’s mind. But the electrification of vehicles will have an enormous impact as well. Around 100 components familiar from the classic combustion engine are […]
3 Ways To Prepare Your Business Development Team For Flexibility
It’s common knowledge that businesses had to make certain decisions about modifications to their business model and team structure when the pandemic started. One such characteristic is simple in concept, yet rather challenging in terms of execution: team flexibility. People are creatures of habit, and that doesn’t tend to change just because they are in […]
7 Goals Your Business Can Achieve Through Digital Transformation
Is your business making a digital transformation? Research shows that 91 percent of organizations have or will have a digital-first business model. By adopting the power of modern technology and the internet, organizations can enhance their business processes and obtain better efficiencies. However, your business may not be ready if you haven’t established clear goals […]
5 Essential Qualities Of A Mindful Leader
Mindfulness in the workplace has clear benefits. But to successfully implement these programs, you need leaders that are committed. In her new book, Mindfully Wise Leadership, Keren Tsuk, Ph.D., shares five essential qualities of a mindful leader. A mindful leader is compassionate: The emotional connection between employees is critical to creating a sense of belonging […]
Finding the Right Fit in a New Work Environment
One month after Zuckerberg’s October 2021 announcement, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled his company’s vision of the Metaverse at their Ignite Fall Conference – on video, naturally. Microsoft’s Metaverse will also be a place of creativity and fun, Nadella claims, but he focusses on the corporate potential of this digital world. “I can’t overstate how much […]
Three Lessons for Effective Talent Management
Companies are now competing outside their industry for new hires, and many are unequipped to do so effectively. The author Jon Bostock Operating Partner and CEO in Residence at Gridiron Capital and the Best-Selling Author of The Elephant’s Dilemma shares three commonalities that span hiring, training and culture. Let’s dive into each one. A Marketing […]
Creating an Exceptional Workplace Culture in Health Care
An African proverb says that if you want to get somewhere fast, go alone, but if you want to go the distance, take a team. We say, why not do both? Technology has allowed us to do more than ever before and increasingly from the comfort of our home office bubbles, but the journey of […]
3 Steps To Develop Your Career Plan
Having a career plan is vital to your career success. The most successful people, such as Tim Ferriss, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, all regularly come up with plans for their career success… And look where it’s gotten them! Here are the three steps you can take right now to develop a career plan to […]