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Better Managers Isn't Enough for Higher Engagement

Markovitz Consulting

A recent article by Sam Walker in the Wall Street Journal argues that better managers are the key to delivering better results. Walker cites research by Gallup showing that the quality of middle managers determines 70% of the variance between high-performing and low-performing companies. So this makes sense.

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Research Roundup: How the Pandemic Changed Management

Harvard Business

Researchers recently reviewed 69 articles focused on the management implications of the Covid-19 pandemic that were published between March 2020 and July 2023 in top journals in management and applied psychology.

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Management

Effective Managers

Discussing the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Management Effective management goes beyond technical skills and industry knowledge. This blog discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in management and offers practical insights for managers aiming to enhance their EQ for better leadership outcomes.

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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Indeed, a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management indicates that fifteen percent of companies offer a 32-hour workweek.

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Staffing and Certified Management Consultant Wayne Outlaw Receives Service Award

IMC USA

The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) is pleased to announce that Wayne Outlaw CMC® is a recipient of its prestigious Distinguished Service award for continued service and demonstration of strong, long-term support of IMC USA. Fort Lauderdale, Florida — October 12, 2018. in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.

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Rule of Thumb #1: Adopt a Portfolio Approach When Implementing Behavioral Science Initiatives

Steve Shu Consulting

While I will address return on investment (ROI) considerations in a future post, probably one of the first rules of thumb I have is to use some degree of portfolio thinking and management processes for implementing behavioral science initiatives. Develop behavioral intervention generation, vetting, and project portfolio management processes.

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Management

Effective Managers

Discussing the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Management Effective management goes beyond technical skills and industry knowledge. This blog discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in management and offers practical insights for managers aiming to enhance their EQ for better leadership outcomes.