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How leaders can help employees feel safe
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs recently as February, it was easy to think that what happened in the "outside world" was not relevant to the business world. That's no longer true. Lines between work, home and community are blurred because our homes are our workplaces and our workplaces are in our homes. Even essential workers who work on-site for the most part go home at the end of their shift and stay there. Even as cities and states begin to open up, people will still spend most of their time inside for now.
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Who sets the metrics?
Robert C. Harris Association Management"What's measured improves," said Peter Drucker, management consultant and author. Identifying metrics improves the strategic planning process. Metrics are the expected outcomes, data, timelines and assignments to carry out the mission. "How will we measure success?" should be a frequent question at planning and board meetings. Recommendations without metrics will be difficult to gauge achievements. During strategic planning, ask leaders to consider performance, including measurables, assignments and timelines.
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Tips for teaching practical grammar
Douglas Magrath EducationGrammar learning is different from other academic subjects since grammar builds on prior knowledge. One should be aware of grammatical differences across languages. Languages with many speakers have large vocabularies, but languages with fewer speakers have smaller vocabularies and more complex grammar. As the world populations become more interconnected, the grammar becomes more simplified. But while words are relatively easy to learn, grammar takes time.
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All decisions are risky, so it’s time to stop talking about ‘risk-based…
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe idea of "risk-based decision-making" is becoming increasingly popular, and decision-makers at all levels are keen to ensure that their decisions take risk properly into account. But perhaps the term "risk-based decision-making" is mistaken. Surely all decisions are risk-based, by definition? Whenever we encounter a situation where we need to make a decision, two vital characteristics are always present. Every decision involves uncertainty, and the outcome of every decision matters.
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Infographic: What comes after passwords?
Dylan Press Science & TechnologyNinety-one percent of people know they shouldn't reuse passwords, but 66% do it anyway. This infographic outlines the history of passwords as well as what might come after passwords. As Netscape co-founder Jim Clark says, "All it takes is the breach of a site [to be compromised]."
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Infographic: Managing momentum at work
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLife is easier when our goals are completed, but 88% of workers spend at least one hour per day procrastinating on a task. When you feel stuck, it's hard to get started again. However, even taking a small step forward can help. This infographic outlines how to manage momentum and keep moving forward, even when there are bumps in the road.
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The new rules for working with influencers in the age of COVID-19
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAs a digital/social media marketer, you know the power and value of having strong influencers tout the benefits of your brand. In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, though, the way you work with and position influencers for your audience has to be appropriate and strategically wise. Consumers are focused on issues of survival these days, not as much about how a celebrity is promoting a product. Consumers still want influencer connection, though.
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Infographic: Getting out of the ‘phish’ net
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn 2018 alone, 83% of people received phishing emails, and 64% of businesses experienced phishing attacks. Furthermore, 49% of hackers prefer to exploit human nature, not tech. This infographic explores why looking out for red flags isn’t enough to protect your business and why many employees are left in the dark when it comes to phishing.
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Increased telehealth use creates calls for its continued expansion among…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareLong seen as a pariah of sorts, the practice of telemedicine is here to stay. Blame COVID-19 and social distancing for breaking the outdated resistance. Telemedicine continues to expand because of the pandemic, including the use of telehealth, remote monitoring technologies, and wearables. Experts say that the use of these technologies is now a way of life for patients and will likely replace some in-person care.
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Reopening church: 5 strategic tips to communicate properly
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityFirst of all: Church never closed. Sure, your building had restrictions but the Church (the Christ-followers in your local fellowship) didn't close down. In fact, the virus only decentralized your Church for a relatively short time. I certainly hope each of your ministries is soberly looking at how people have been affected and how opinions have changed during this time. That's why an effective communication strategy is essential. Instead of a shotgun approach, you need a systematic strategy that pushes to a process of changes. Here are five strategic tips.
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