141 ViewsBusiness is quickly becoming a team sport. Productivity does not come from individuals sitting in cubicles all day. Instead, high-performing teams work cooperatively to achieve their goals. Some of the attributes of a high-performing team include clear communication, a goal-oriented focus, and trust. If you are lucky, this type of team might fall into
143 ViewsThe idea behind agile leadership comes from the realization that in many cases, managers wind up holding their workers back instead of helping them achieve success. What is agile leadership and how can you bring it into your management style? Here are four agile leadership principles. 1. Use Action Instead of Words Lean agile
182 ViewsArtificial intelligence (AI) is the science of creating smart machines. AI systems use deep learning, data, and machine learning to operate in a way that copies humans. Does this mean that artificial intelligence will replace human intelligence? It’s unlikely that AI will ever take the place of the human brain. Artificial Intelligence and the
219 ViewsWhat are mastermind groups? A mastermind group is a collection of likeminded people who come together to offer one another guidance and support. Mastermind groups provide many of the same benefits as mentoring, but there are several notable differences. For instance, instead of meeting with one person, mastermind groups include five or six members. Also, when
196 ViewsThe world is becoming more and more interconnected. As a consequence of this, people from a variety of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and nationalities are working with each other every day to bring the greatest products and services to the global market. You want your enterprise to remain competitive. Thus, to stay on top in
153 ViewsAs an entrepreneur, you run into new challenges every day, which may make it difficult to expand your business. Naturally, you want your enterprise to grow, but broadening your business’s reach isn’t a walk in the park. Nonetheless, achieving sustainable growth isn’t impossible, and you can win more business by leveraging the following actionable
128 ViewsToday we are speaking with Rich Maltzman, PMP, co-author of several books on Project Management, including the Cleveland Award-winning Green Project Management, and most recently, Bridging the PM Competency Gap, co-written with Loredana Abramo, PMP. The two co-authors offer assistance in PM competence building via their consultancy Continuous Learning Environment (CLE Advisors). Loredana Abramo,
161 ViewsStuart Easton is the CEO of TransparentChoice and is a veteran of the software space. His background includes stints working on reporting and data analytics and he is passionate about improving business outcomes for his customers. Stuart lives in the UK and enjoys hiking, mountain biking and playing with his kids. This recording will be our
252 ViewsFive Strategies to Identify and Reduce Stress at Work The stress response is a natural part of being human. Our brains are wired to prepare our bodies to deal with a threat. When the body senses danger, adrenaline and cortisol course through the bloodstream to release stored energy, increase the heart rate, and prepare
236 ViewsEven in ideal circumstances, managing a team is challenging, but in the current virtual environment, overseeing a team has become notably tougher. People are changing the way that they stay connected to others. Today, Zoom meetings, digital communication and virtual phone service are dominating the way that people are staying in contact with each
