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Research: How Companies Can Support Managers They Send Abroad

Harvard Business

Common wisdom goes that the success or failure of an expatriate manager an employee sent to a new country to handle their companys initiatives there depends on their possession of certain personal traits, like cultural intelligence and adaptability.

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4 Listening Skills Leaders Need to Master

Harvard Business

Leaders who listen well create company cultures where people feel heard, valued, and engaged. In addition, employees who experience high-quality listening report greater levels of job satisfaction and psychological safety.

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Building High-Performance Cultures with the Effective Point of Accountability

Effective Managers

Building High-Performance Cultures with the Effective Point of Accountability As consultants, we don’t have much authority within our client’s organization; we only have the authority that our clients give us. Even more so, how do we help our clients create a culture of accountability? But what about within the organization?

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Navigating Organizational Politics for Career Advancement

Effective Managers

Observe and Learn Pay close attention to the organizational culture and political landscape. This can be done through status reports, presentations, or informal updates. Transparency: While being strategic, maintaining a level of honesty and transparency builds credibility and trust.

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Resource Management Conflicts Caused by Matrix Organizational Structure

Epicflow

A matrix organizational structure means that a companys employees report to multiple managers, e.g., a project (or product) manager and a functional manager. A lot of communication and collaboration promote effective teamwork, a culture of mutual support, and uniting efforts toward achieving a common goal.

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Survey: GenAI Is Making Companies More Data Oriented

Harvard Business

Although cultural change generally requires human intervention, it appears that new technology — especially a new technology like generative AI that captures human imaginations — can play a role in catalyzing a data-oriented culture.

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Effective Manufacturing Operations Management in 2024

Epicflow

Reporting and performance analysis. Promote a Safety Culture. A strong safety culture is essential for protecting employees and maintaining uninterrupted production. Safety culture reduces the likelihood of accidents, injuries, and illnesses so that employees can work in a safe environment and be productive.