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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

Becoming a competent and sought-after project manager is impossible without constant professional development. Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management by Scott Berkun Making Things Happen is a practical handbook for project managers written in an easy-to-read and witty manner. Enjoy the reading!

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5 Steps to Developping a Cyber Security Crisis Management Plan

Melissa Agnes

In fact, I’ve helped many organizations think through this risk and develop internal processes, protocols and a crisis management playbook that has provided them with an additional layer of protection and preparedness for this risk, which has proved to be highly beneficial. Step 2: Develop your internal escalation process.

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Storytelling in OD Communications

Harmonious Workplaces

Persuade and solidify commitment using stories of triumph and loss in organizational development. I recently asked my mentor, Alan Landers, to provide an article on practical interventions one can use in organizational development. My wife Lisa and I chatted this morning about various things on our minds.

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The 6 Fundamental Skills Every Leader Should Practice

Harvard Business

Over the past year we have been writing the HBR Leader’s Handbook — a primer for aspiring leaders who want to take their careers to the next level. We also explored several decades of research on that subject published in HBR; and we reflected on our own experience in the area of leadership development.

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History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) ? ?Prehistoric OD.

Consulting and Organizational Management

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) — “Prehistoric OD” By Carter McNamara on March 5, 2012. NOTE: This site distinguishes the difference between “organizational development” and “Organization Development.”

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How We Closed the Gap Between Men’s and Women’s Retention Rates

Harvard Business

It’s a model that’s increasingly used in companies of all kinds looking to accelerate the development of their high-potential people. As in many fast-paced companies today, consulting staff operate without formal job descriptions or handbooks. ” Using Strengths-Based Development. .”

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3 Options to Develop New Managers

LSA Global

There are several effective options to develop new managers. Three Options to Develop New Managers Learning how to become an effective first-time people manager can come in a variety of forms and formats. Traditional New Manager Development This is an option of course, but with some caveats. Here are three to consider.