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Succession Planning

Succession Planning: Why it’s Critical for Companies to Have a Strategy in Place

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When a leader leaves an organization, it can create confusion and fear, and even threaten the stability of the business. Creating, defining, and implementing a proper succession plan ahead of time gives your organization the opportunity to mitigate these challenges and ensure a smooth transition of leadership roles and responsibilities.

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Navigating Hybrid Workplace Challenges

The Best Ways to Navigate Hybrid Workplace Challenges in the Summertime

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As we navigate the complexities of today’s hybrid workplace, it’s now more important than ever to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s possible to have it all, and by following these tips, you’ll be well on your way from office window gazing to summertime lazing in no time.

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Strategies to Improve Critical Thinking in the Workplace

6 Ways to Improve Critical Thinking in the Workplace

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In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, critical thinking skills are highly sought. Now more than ever, organizations value employees who can tackle problems logically and view situations from different perspectives when finding solutions. In this article, we discuss six strategies to help develop and enhance your own critical thinking skills.

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5 Essential Skills for Effective Virtual Leadership

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Amid the global pandemic, organizations have faced many new leadership challenges in the virtual world of the workforce. These challenges have made it necessary for companies to embrace a variety of new platforms, tools, and skillsets to help leaders—and employees—adapt to the new normal. Here are five essential skills that virtual leaders must incorporate for effective leadership.

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Her Story: From Psychology to Productivity Powered By P.E.O.P.L.E.®

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If you’re reading this, you probably already know that Daphne Latimore is the founder and managing partner of DB Latimore Professional Services Group. This month, we’re celebrating our fearless, female founder as she celebrates a milestone birthday on this very day.

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Mental Health in a Hybrid Workplace

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As workplaces evolve, it is important that employers consider their approach to managing a hybrid workforce. As we adapt to the new hybrid model—in which employees work both from the office and elsewhere—leaders must focus on the mental health and well-being of their employees. Use the tips below to effectively—and empathetically—manage your hybrid workforce, and…

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5 Strategies to Improve Your Team’s Performance

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Being a leader on a team of any size comes with challenges. Often, leaders spend much of their time devising ways to empower their high-performance teams and increase productivity. But productivity alone does not make a high-performance team. Effective leaders must consider efficiency, productivity, and positivity when elevating team performance. Use the five strategies listed…

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Improve Your Team’s Productivity Through Effective Delegation

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The level of empowerment your employees feel is a direct result of how well you delegate. When done correctly, delegating will strengthen your team’s decision-making abilities, skill sets, and ultimately, their productivity. High levels of trust, communication, and coordination are key to effective delegation. The result is a win-win—for your team and your business.

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Leading Through Cross-Cultural Conflict

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You do not have to look very hard to see that conflict is everywhere these days and, the likelihood of workplace conflict is high.   Americans celebrate the Fourth of July and because of the events of 2020, more and more are celebrating Emancipation Day. The French celebrate Bastille Day. Argentinians celebrate El Carnaval del Pais.…

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Importance of Talent Development in HR

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In today’s rapidly changing work environments, organizations have to pivot in order to retain top talent. Company leaders must make sure that recruitment and development efforts align with the business—in the short- and long-term.   There are two ways to consider talent development: As an important tool for encouraging human potential. As a set of…

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Incorporating Empathy And Listening Skills Into Your Daily Leadership

Incorporating Empathy & Listening Skills Into Your Daily Leadership

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Alexander Solzhenitsyn said, “The less you speak, the more you will hear.” As leaders, we must speak but the key is to master listening and empathy to gain the wisdom of what to say at the right time to the right person(s). Cultivating trust in interpersonal relationships with those you lead is achievable.

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Eating, Sleeping & Breathing Your Way to Improved Time Management

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The Eating, Sleeping, and Breathing Your Way to Improved Time Management leadership lab—facilitated by time management fixer and productivity expert, Helene Segura—will help you unpack the best practices of time management as they relate to sleep, breath, movement, eating, and planning. These methods will boost productivity levels for frontline leaders, supervisors, and HR practitioners.

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