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Welcome back to Sentient Picks! We’re thrilled to continue our journey of empowering your professional and organizational growth. In this edition, we’ve curated another collection of thought-provoking content to fuel your success. From insightful articles to engaging podcasts and videos, we’ve handpicked the best resources from top industry sources.
Join us as we delve deeper into the latest trends, best practices, and expert insights shaping the future of work and learning!
The Art of Giving Feedback
HBR on Leadership
In this episode, cognitive scientist Therese Huston and elementary school principal Jessica Gomez delve into the nuances of giving effective feedback, emphasizing clarity, prioritization, and setting the stage for constructive conversations. (Published: January 2024)
The Power of Non-Monetary Incentives: Lessons from the Military
All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions
In this episode, finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are joined by Lieutenant General Thomas Bostick to explore the power of non-monetary incentives in motivating teams, drawing insights from their discussion on their function within the military. (Published: January 2024)
Backseat Driver
At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
This week’s discussion centers on the dynamics of influencing a team without holding a leadership position. Pat, Cody, Tracy, and Beau delve into the intricacies of organizational health and the art of managing up. (Published: January 2024)
The Friction Project with Bob Sutton
Thinkers & Ideas
Renowned organizational psychologist and best-selling author, shares insights on friction in organizations, exploring its origins and effects. The discussion delves into practical strategies for managing friction effectively, considering its evolving nature in a world marked by technological advancements. (Published: January 2024)
What’s your leadership language? | Rosita Najmi
TED Business
Rosita Najmi advocates for mastering diverse leadership languages across industries to effectively communicate and achieve collective goals. Following her insights, tips for successful communication that enrich the discourse on adaptable leadership are provided. (Published: January 2024)
What Every Executive Needs to Know About AI
BAIN & COMPANY
Companies are actively implementing AI strategies, exploring intelligent agents, partnerships, and innovative products. The evolution of AI capabilities, mimicking human reasoning marks a significant shift in how technology interacts with users.
https://www.bain.com/insights/what-every-executive-needs-to-know-about-ai-interactive
How to Create a Transformation That Lasts
BCG
Successful transformations, which are essential for competitiveness and shareholder value, are best orchestrated through a transformation office, which serves as a centralized hub managing multiple workstreams and priorities. (Published: January 2024)
https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/how-to-create-a-transformation-that-lasts
Leadership is Evolving. Are You?
Korn Ferry
Explore the evolving landscape of global leadership and its implications for personal development, embracing uncertainty with insights from current global leaders to navigate the future effectively.
https://www.kornferry.com/insights/featured-topics/leadership/evolution-of-leadership
New Leaders, Here’s How to Hire a Top Talent
Harvard Business Review
Discover how to secure top talent as a new manager through a well-crafted job description, followed by rigorous interviews to assess candidate fit, and learn how to utilize reference checks for additional insights. (Published: January 2024)
https://hbr.org/2024/01/new-leaders-heres-how-to-hire-a-top-talent
Flexible work: Leverage this talent retention trend to prevent turnover of skilled workers
TestGorilla
Traditional work arrangements often lead to retention challenges due to stress and burnout. Flexible work policies offer a solution by promoting better work-life balance, reducing absenteeism, and boosting productivity.
https://www.testgorilla.com/blog/flexible-work
4 reasons why a team retreat cost is really worth it
NextRetreat
Team retreats are an excellent way to boost team morale and increase employee engagement, but are they worth the investment? It’s safe to say that yes, team retreat cost is really worth it. Read this article to explore why. (Published: February 2023)
The New Bleisure Travel Phenomenon
TeamOut
Discover “Bleisure Travel,” blending work with leisure for enriching travel experiences beyond the ordinary. Explore its significance and learn to optimize this trend for a new era of work-related adventures. (Published: December 2023)
https://www.teamout.com/blog-post/the-new-bleisure-travel-phenomenon
Business School Lessons In Good And Bad Leadership From 2023
Forbes
Dean Susan Fournier, discusses the most influential business leaders in 2023. Whether it was sports or the blockbuster movie Barbie or Taylor Swift being named among the world’s five most powerful women, the year was filled with strong fan bases. (Published: January 2024)
What Machine Learning Can Teach Us About Habit Formation
HEC Paris
Research led by researchers from HEC Paris and the University of Pennsylvania challenges the 21-day habit formation myth, using machine learning to analyze contextual variables. It reveals the nuanced factors influencing habit establishment, debunking traditional notions about habit formation timelines. (Published: January 2024)
https://www.hec.edu/en/what-machine-learning-can-teach-us-about-habit-formation
How To Align What You Say With What You Do
INSEAD Knowledge
In navigating the gap between intentions and actions, understanding the unconscious mind’s influence is crucial. Managing this inner “elephant” involves honest evaluation, embracing discomfort, and seeking assistance to override unconscious impulses and take responsibility for change. (Published: January 2024)
https://knowledge.insead.edu/career/how-align-what-you-say-what-you-do
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The Business Value of Gamification
Jacobides, M. G., Ma, M. D., Trantopoulos, K., & Vassalos, V. (2024)
This research study delves into the influence of gamification on business outcomes, emphasizing customer retention, acquisition, and perception shifts. (Published: January 2024)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00081256231218469
The State of Deskless Workforce Training
TalentCards
This survey sheds light on deskless workers, who constitute 80% of the global workforce. With insights from 600 frontline workers across various sectors and four countries, including healthcare, education, and retail, it offers a comprehensive view of their training needs and experiences.
https://www.talentcards.com/deskless-workers-training
Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want
Harvard Business Review
Learn how to craft a life strategy with BCG’s Rainer Strack using seven key questions. Define your purpose, assess your life portfolio, and make strategic choices to align with your vision. (Published: January 2024)
Responsible Gen AI: WEF 2024 | A New Engine of Economic Growth
Accenture
Navigating the potential of Generative AI for enterprise reinvention demands a responsible approach to unlock its full value. Responsible AI involves intentional actions in design, deployment, and usage to foster trust and mitigate potential risks, bridging the gap to activate exponential value. (Published: January 2024)
Individual and group decision-making
INSEAD
INSEAD Professor Enrico Diecidue shares how he supports leaders at every level in the organisation from leaders to board members to make more sustainable decisions under uncertainty. (Published: January 2024)
Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management | The Parlor Room
HBS Online
This riveting discussion delves into the essence of great leadership, using Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine development as a case study. The intricacies of value creation, game-changing leadership, and the roles leaders must embody to innovate and address customer demands in today’s digital era are dissected. (Published: January 2024)
Why employee development should be HR’s top priority
Culture Amp
Employees without consistent development opportunities are 2x more likely to leave within a year. Learn about employee development’s impact in this guide.
https://www.cultureamp.com/resources/reports/why-employee-development-should-be-hrs-top-priority
Ready for anything: what it means to be a modern business
Cognizant
In an era of unpredictable change, senior executives must redefine what it means to be “future-ready.” It’s not just about planning but about embracing constant flux. Cognizant’s survey of 2,000 executives explores this paradigm shift and offers insights on how businesses can navigate uncertainty effectively.
https://www.cognizant.com/us/en/publications/economist-future-ready
This CEO Community Is Keeping and Advancing Their Best Talent. Are You?
CATALYST
Amid economic upheavals, prioritizing retention through inclusive practices is crucial. Catalyst CEO Champions For Change exemplify this commitment, advancing women into leadership roles with transparent pay equity reviews and high retention rates, showcasing the power of inclusive workplaces.
https://www.catalyst.org/reports/champions-for-change-2024
Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well
Amy C. Edmondson
Amy Edmondson, a leading organizational psychologist, redefines failure, highlighting its potential for growth and success. She offers practical insights to leverage failure positively, urging readers to reconsider its role in achieving genuine success.
https://ig.ft.com/sites/business-book-award/books/2023/winner/right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson
How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships
Michael Bungay Stanier
Explore practical tips to enhance your professional relationships effectively and get insights on the significance of resilient working dynamics.
Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World
Ginni Rometty
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty delivers a powerful combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change.
https://store.hbr.org/product/good-power-leading-positive-change-in-our-lives-work-and-world/10550
Leading Inclusion: Drive Change Your Employees Can See and Feel
Gena Cox
“Leading Inclusion” reframes workplace diversity. Cox’s “Respect First” R.E.D.I. model empowers executives with a strategic approach, challenging traditional frameworks for impactful change.
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