WebCE’s Weekly Wrap-Up: November 16-22, 2024
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November 22, 2024
In honor of National Career Development Month, this week’s top stories highlight the cutting-edge strategies and insights shaping today’s professional development landscape.
From fostering emotional intelligence to building exceptional workplace cultures, these articles delve into the skills and habits that drive success. As the nature of work evolves, professionals at every level must continuously adapt to new challenges, embrace lifelong learning, and refine their approach to leadership and collaboration.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, empower your team, or navigate career transitions, these articles and insights offer valuable strategies to stay ahead in your professional journey.
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Top News Stories of the Week
Science Says People with Emotional Intelligence Use 3 Phrases to Become Exceptional Managers (Inc.)
Did you know 90 percent of top-performers have high emotional intelligence? On the flip side, just 20 percent of bottom performers are high in emotional intelligence. One key to emotional intelligence isn’t just what people know, how empathetic they are, or how they behave or respond to situations, but also the words they use to connect, inspire, and lead.
Building a Consistently Excellent Culture (MIT Sloan Management Review)
Bain & Company ranked first among all large U.S. employers on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024 list. Worldwide managing partner emeritus Manny Maceda shares four tips on building the consistency that kind of success requires.
Transform Your Learning Programs From “Nice to Have” to “Must Have” (Association for Talent Development)
What if you could predict the business impact of your learning programs before launching them? While no crystal ball exists for guaranteed training success, there is a powerful framework that can help you design learning initiatives with clear, measurable outcomes: the impact hypothesis. At its core, the impact hypothesis is a simple yet powerful statement that connects your learning initiative to specific business outcomes through a clear chain of evidence.
Impact vs. Time: A Leader’s Guide to Slow Productivity (Knowledge at Wharton)
An alternative to the assumptions driving our current exhaustion is the philosophy of Slow Productivity, which can apply to anyone who has a reasonable degree of autonomy in their job. The following Action Steps can guide you in embracing the first principle of Slow Productivity: reducing your commitments to more fully embrace and advance a smaller number of important projects.
Navigating Career Uncertainty: The Role of Flexibility (Psychology Today)
The concept of a linear career path is becoming obsolete. Instead, careers are evolving into a series of transitions, each requiring adaptability and continuous learning. This shift demands a new approach to career planning and development.
How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential (The New York Times)
Work force experts and advocacy groups in recent years have challenged the pervasive narrative that everyone should pursue a higher degree by highlighting that skills acquired at work or in effective job-training programs can also provide a path to success.
Money And Career Advice From The Financial Industry’s Most Powerful Women (Forbes)
Women executives are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and inspiring others. Their advice on finances, career growth, and leadership offers valuable lessons for anyone at any stage. Here’s what some of the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance suggest when it comes to money and career success.
In an exclusive conversation with UNLEASH, Maguire shares her told top tips on how HR leaders can retain their workforce, while fostering an environment where employees want to stay in.
Leaders need strong communication skills — but many don’t have them, survey says (HR Dive)
Managers report they are under intense pressure to do their jobs — and that pressure is only worsening, they told Perceptyx earlier this year. While many said they were working hard to improve on their jobs, including through formal training, a majority said they could use more coaching. Employees, apparently, agree; a quarter of workers told Perceptyx they were working for their “worst boss ever,” with traits that include a lack of integrity, a lack of accountability — and bad communication skills.
Career Growth is Stalling Amid the ‘Great Dissatisfaction’ (The HR Director)
Employers must prioritize transparent career mapping, provide continuous learning opportunities, and foster a culture of mentorship and support. By investing in their employees’ growth, companies can not only boost morale but also enhance productivity and retention.
Top Podcast of the Week
10 Gems from IdeaCast’s First 1,000 Episodes (HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review)
This week marked the 1,000th episode of HBR IdeaCast, a weekly podcast from Harvard Business Review featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.
To celebrate, hosts Alison Beard and Curt Nickisch have scoured the archive for ten episodes with top-notch insights to give your career a rocket boost. The curated selection features a diverse group of academics—from business strategy icon Michael Porter to burnout researcher Christina Maslach—and practitioners, such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Oscar-winning director Ron Howard. Their powerful ideas and timeless advice cover a range of communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills that are essential for success—whether you’re in your first job, managing a team, or leading an organization.