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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle

Harvard Business

When it comes to training and workforce development, lots of them. In a 2014 survey , 55% of executives said a major constraint to investing in training was that they did not know how to measure success. The metrics we track include: productivity, cost savings in recruitment and training, quality, retention, and speed to promotion.

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Why Doctors Need Leadership Training

Harvard Business

Even though medical institutions have designated “leadership” as a core medical competency , leadership skills are rarely taught and reinforced across the continuum of medical training. Residents should not be allowed to progress in training without achieving pre-specified proficiency in these areas.

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Sustainability: The Growing Importance of ESG Metrics

Tom Spencer

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have emerged as critical tools for companies to measure and communicate their sustainability efforts. These metrics are increasingly influencing business decision-making and thus shaping corporate reputation in a way that impacts customer loyalty and financial performance.

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Best Practices in Client Relationship Management

Effective Managers

Provide Value-Added Services Offering additional value can differentiate your business and strengthen client relationships: Educational Content: Provide clients with valuable resources such as industry insights, white papers, and case studies. Alignment: Ensure that all departments are aligned with the goal of enhancing client relationships.

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84% of B2B Sales Start with a Referral — Not a Salesperson

Harvard Business

Marketing can train salespeople in social media systems, processes, and best practices. According to a survey, 75% of B2B salespeople indicated they were trained in the effective use of social media. Salespeople should also collaborate with their social marketing counterparts to make the most of their social efforts.

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It’s Time to Make Business School Research More Relevant

Harvard Business

Relatedly, managers tend to hold on to long-held assumed truths that often management scholars’ studies have dispelled. Third, evaluating professors’ scholarly contributions by counting their “A” journal publications incentivizes scholars to produce as many published studies as possible.

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The Top 13 Metrics that CEOs Should Measure for Strategic Success

LSA Global

While the specific strategy success metrics vary across different industries and different strategies, metrics tend to fall into four overall buckets: Financial, Customer, Employee, and Other. Here is a list of the top thirteen metrics that CEOs should measure for strategic success.

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