Create a virtual watercooler to spark innovative problem-solving

When communications within teams gets difficult -- a scenario COVID-19 has exacerbated -- data shows that there is less sharing of concerns, and less creativity in addressing them. What's needed is a mechanism for reproducing those moments of innovation that occur when people share experiences. Here are four ways to develop virtual watercooler moments when it's hard to get people together.

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The surprising link between creativity and risk

There are powerful links between creativity and a positive attitude toward risk, writes Michele Wucker. Creative employees are more likely to take the kind of "good" risks that lead to innovation, and they're willing to take the social risk of speaking up.

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Leadership Skills for Product Owners

Despite the title of owner or manager, Product Owners typically do not have the authority to manage anything other than themselves.

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Appointment of women to Fortune 500 boards hits record high

Although boards are becoming more diverse, some racial and ethnic groups are not sufficiently represented

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Professional workers ‘significantly’ harder to hire and retain

As a result of the tightest labor market in decades, companies are offering higher salaries, more generous benefits, and greater workplace flexibility.

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Are we having fun (at work) yet?

Gamifying work and adding competitions to spur performance can have quantifiable negative consequences, a new study finds. Managers need to understand what motivates their teams before forcing them to compete against one another.

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Too Busy to Learn? Think Again.

Time is a major roadblock to executive development.

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Job Interview & Hiring: How to carry out a consistent and collaborative selection process with the STAR technique

Mateus Rocha regularly uses the STAR interview technique throughout the hiring process - together with his team. In this article he explains his approach.

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Ikigai: The Japanese concept for Meaning in Life

The synergy of Management 3.0 and IKIGAI are strong: Management 3.0 Facilitator Kumiko Sugiyama explains what IKIGAI means for the Japanese and how you can leverage the concept for better workplaces and making work more meaningful.

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