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Biggest Leadership Transition Mistakes
Organizations invest a lot of time and money in identifying and developing potential future leaders and then in ultimately selecting candidates from their leadership pipelines to fill open leadership roles. Effectively developing and placing individuals into leadership roles through high potential…
The Great Robots vs Workers Mistake
Robots versus workers—it’s a great debate that is playing out in the media and across organizations. The most common refrain is that technology is making workers obsolete. But according to Deloitte’s latest Human Capital Trends report—we’ve got it all wrong when it comes to technology and talent.…
How Scenario Planning Helped NASA Adapt Fast to Covid-19
85% of organizations have accelerated or plan to accelerate their use of contingency and scenario planning. This was among the findings of APQC’s Reactive to Proactive: The Next 90 Days survey regarding how organizations are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Research from Bain & Company,…
Communications Key to Managing Workplace Covid Stress
As I write this blog, at the end of June 2020, we are several months into dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges to employers and workers continue but are evolving. Some workers are returning to the workplace. Others are seeing work-from-home arrangements extended through year’s end…
Finding A Passion for Accounting with Emily Lado of the Houston Astros
Despite advances in accounting automation, demand for accounting talent is growing. According to a Glassdoor report, accounting and auditing are among the 15 jobs projected to grow most by 2026. But accounting has a problem: A lot of people think it’s just boring number-crunching. Emily Lado,…
How to Play Remote Pictionary
COVID-19 has led to an explosion of virtual happy hours, coffee bars, and other digital events as organizations look for ways to boost morale and keep spirits high during an uncertain time. At APQC, we are privileged to be able to hear strategies and insights about what our members—some of the most…
Timely Advice for Managers of Remote Employees
“Just because social distancing is in place, doesn’t mean that managers should be out of touch with their people,” wrote engagement expert Lisa Ryan in a recent LinkedIn post. I reached out to Lisa Ryan, chief appreciation strategist at Grategy, with some questions about how managers can stay in…
6 Baby Steps for Those Who are New to Remote Work
Many employees are experiencing major disruptions to their routines and daily life, while remote work is becoming more essential every day. But with such a sudden change in routine, workers who have little or no work-from-home experience can end up feeling a sense of chaos on top of the already…
Work-at-Home Tips from a Seasoned Telecommuter
The coronavirus pandemic has many APQC members departing the office and embarking on a full-time, work-from-home journey. In this blog post, I am sharing practices that have worked for me over many years of full-time telecommuting. Because every personality, home situation, and job is different and…
MGM Resorts Makes Leadership Development All-Inclusive—With Great Results
The number one leadership skills shortage solution—according to APQC’s Reviving Leadership Capabilities research—is to develop leadership capabilities in all employees. Yet, only 8% of organizations at the time of this research took this approach. MGM Resorts is one organization that…