Is Your AI Adoption Strategy Missing the Mark? Use Human-centricity to Guide Your Approach

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Many unknowns remain about the role artificial intelligence (AI) will ultimately play in our workplaces. With most organizations still in the pilot phase of AI adoption, the majority of leaders have reported that they are struggling to integrate this technology into their existing systems and are feeling the pressure to accelerate their efforts.   Some executives may think the solution lies in more technology, more agents and more testing. However, changes of this magnitude can only be embraced when people are prioritized.  …

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Fuel Corporate Strategy with Perspective-Taking: Emergenetics for Executive Teams

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Leaders are facing significant challenges in the face of ongoing volatility, uncertainty and ambiguity. Tasked with setting strategic direction and providing oversight to reach long-term goals, C-suites are being asked to jettison formerly tried-and-true ways of doing business in favor of new, untested approaches while making decisions, knowing that the information they have today could…

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Navigating Tough Conversations and Building Workplace Harmony: Emergenetics for Conflict Resolution

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Every organization experiences workplace conflict. The friction points often start small, arising from poor communication or different approaches to work. However, they can escalate into much bigger issues, including performance challenges, employee disengagement and distrust, if left unresolved.  By embracing the scratchiness that comes from tension and engaging in healthy conflict resolution strategies, managers can…

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Training Tomorrow’s Leaders: Developing Future-Ready Talent

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As organizations navigate constant change amid technological advancements and market volatility, the expectations of leadership are rapidly evolving. Gone are the days of command-and-control. Instead, companies will need managers and executives who are adaptable, empowering, technologically fluent and human-centered. By investing in training, organizations will prepare their people to guide hybrid teams where humans and…

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The Manager’s Dilemma: Preparing for the Future

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For managers, balancing the demands of today while preparing for tomorrow is no small feat. Supervisors are often consumed by immediate priorities including hitting targets, coaching staff and solving daily problems, leaving little space to think about how to stay ahead in an evolving business environment.  Yet the need to anticipate the future and adapt…

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The Manager’s Dilemma: Leading Through Large-Scale Change

What was the last significant transformation effort that your organization implemented? How did the process go for you and your colleagues?  If your experience is similar to that of the majority of companies, it may not have been as successful as hoped. It’s estimated that between 60% and 70% of large-scale change efforts fail. While there…

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The Manager’s Dilemma: Preventing Burnout in High Demand Roles

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53% of managers report feeling burned out at work. Between executing strategic directives and overseeing day-to-day operations, it’s no surprise that many supervisors feel like they’re constantly playing catch-up.   In fact, the average people leader now has 51% more responsibilities than they can effectively handle. Unfortunately, the impact of prolonged work-related pressure often extends beyond…

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The Manager’s Dilemma: Overcoming Corporate Complexity

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For new managers, stepping into a leadership role is both exciting and challenging. As they embrace their growing responsibilities, they often bring novel ideas and expectations about what they can accomplish and the positive difference they can make. They also may find that initiating significant change can feel like navigating a web of bureaucracy.   As…

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