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Managing for Business Effectiveness in Today's New World: The Three Essential Jobs of Every Executive
July 30 by Corporate Learning Network Editorial StaffEvery senior-level executive/manager has three distinct jobs–namely: (1) an economic job; (2) an entrepreneurial job and;(3) an administrative job. Very senior-level executives are now forced to do very serious evaluations of the true strengths of those put in charge of the business of survival.
In Memoriam: Joseph A. Maciariello – Extending Drucker’s Principles & Practices to the 21st Century
July 23 by Corporate Learning Network Editorial StaffJoseph A. Maciariello (1941 – 2020) was Peter F. Drucker’s closest collaborator and considered by many the world's leading Drucker scholar. Joe was very supportive of CLN's efforts to frequently repeat & broadly disseminate Drucker’s principles and practices.
How to Begin Talking About Race in the Workplace
July 20 by Stephanie J. Creary, Ph.D.Does your company want to talk about race, but isn't quite sure where to start? Here, Wharton management professor Stephanie Creary, Ph.D. offers a framework for middle managers in corporate environments to help initiate conversations about race in the workplace.
L&D Leadership in a Time of Great Change
July 15 by Mason StevensonL&D Leadership during times of change was the focus of the Corporate Learning Network’s first virtual conference. Missed it? Find the six most important takeaways for the event here.
Why Manager Development Programs Aren't Working
July 14 by Gallup NewsAccording to Gallup, 66% of managers say they participate in a learning program but many report not having the opportunity for growth and advancement. Learn what your managers really experience on the job to boost development.
Pay Attention! Why Attention Is the Foundation for Self-Management
July 07 by Jeremy Hunter, Ph.D.In this article, find out the number one source of interruptions and how you can manage your attention for better mindfulness.
Managing Oneself: The Best-Kept Secret of Total Success
July 01 by Corporate Learning Network Editorial StaffPeter F. Drucker showed us how to convert self-management principles and practices into a discipline that can be taught, learned and practiced.
Peter Drucker and the Art of Strategic Questioning
June 30 by Bruce RosensteinIn today’s environment of ultra-uncertainty, it's tempting for managers and leaders to reach for elusive easy answers. Instead, it would be wise to first turn to one of Peter Drucker’s most trusted tactics, regularly searching for and asking strategic questions.
Ignite Creativity That Feeds Innovation
June 25 by Mason StevensonGiven the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, innovation has become more mission-critical. However, innovation cannot exist in any meaningful form without creativity. This article targets ways to inspire creativity among employees and teams.
How Best to Manage for Tougher Times: Starve the Problems & Feed the Opportunities–Part I
June 22 by Corporate Learning Network Editorial StaffAbandonment and concentration, Peter F. Drucker reminds us, are opposite sides of the same coin. Simply put, abandoning unproductive and obsolete activities frees up resources (e.g., monies & people) to concentrate on the result areas.
Data That Proves the Continued Importance of Employee Learning
June 18 by Mason StevensonThanks to COVID-19, work will never be the same. That means companies have to be agile and adapt to innovations at lightning speeds. This article looks at statistics that paint a clear picture of what needs to change.
Mark Lewis Discusses the Post-COVID-19 State of Learning
June 10 by Mason StevensonLeading up to CLN’s first virtual conference, Mason Stevenson interviews speakers about the corporate learning world now and how it will survive in a post-COVID-19 future. This interview features Mark Lewis, Senior Director–Head of Learning and Development at Delek US Holdings, Inc.