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The Key Components of Strategy Execution

The Key Components of Strategy Execution

  • Post category:Accelare
  • Reading time:6 mins read

In digitally disrupted business environments, having a solid strategy is not enough. The real challenge lies in successfully executing that strategy. Strategy execution is the bridge between brilliant ideas and tangible results. It involves a sequence of deliberate actions and processes that ensure your strategic plans are transformed into reality, driving organizational success. This guide […] The post What Are The Key Components of Strategy Execution? appeared first on Accelare.

What Listening Data Reveals About Well-Being of Third-Shift Workers

What Listening Data Reveals About Well-Being of Third-Shift Workers

  • Post category:Perceptyx
  • Reading time:6 mins read

While many of us enjoy the luxury of leaving the office or logging off at 5 p.m. on a weekday, fundamental to the functioning of our society are the little-mentioned, often-forgotten "third-shift" workers, otherwise known as the night shift. The majority of research focuses on the prototypical, 9 to 5…

Truck as a service: The next step en route to zero-emission fleets

Truck as a service: The next step en route to zero-emission fleets

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:17 mins read

Today, more than 95 percent of trucks on the road around the world run on diesel or gasoline. The traditional truck ownership model of combining purchasing or leasing with selected add-on services is a proven model for both OEMs and customers. Large-fleet customers have a strong understanding of vehicle life…

Demand for efficient airplanes persists: An interview with Darren Hulst

Demand for efficient airplanes persists: An interview with Darren Hulst

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:12 mins read

Throughout his 19-year career at Boeing, Darren Hulst has seen the aerospace sector change in many ways. As the vice president of Boeing’s Commercial Marketing division, Hulst keeps his finger on the pulse of the industry to see how consumer demand, technology, and the global dynamics have evolved. Today, sustainability,…

Australia: Anti-scam measures and ransomware reporting on the agenda

Australia: Anti-scam measures and ransomware reporting on the agenda

  • Post category:DLA Piper
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Cyber regulation is changing in Australia. As governments globally grapple with the everchanging and increasingly challenging cyber landscape, Australia is poised to implement new laws and update existing regulation in order to enhance Australia’s cyber security and resilience. These changes fall within the framework established by the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber…

Lumen CEO Kate Johnson: In the age of AI, ‘what got us here isn’t going to get us where we need to go’

Lumen CEO Kate Johnson: In the age of AI, ‘what got us here isn’t going to get us where we need to go’

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:24 mins read

MOLLY WOOD: Today, I’m excited to be talking to Kate Johnson, President and CEO of the telecommunications giant Lumen, who’s here to discuss how embracing the potential of AI tools is powering a cultural transformation there. Now, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that AI transformation requires not just technology,…

Apple shows iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus

Apple shows iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus

  • Post category:Apple Inc.
  • Reading time:18 mins read

  Built for Apple Intelligence with the all-new A18 chip, both models feature Camera Control, powerful upgrades to the advanced camera system, the Action button to quickly access useful features, and a big boost in battery life CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, built for Apple…

Restrictive Covenants: Employment Contracts -v- Commercial Agreements

Restrictive Covenants: Employment Contracts -v- Commercial Agreements

Restrictive covenants/post-termination restrictions play an essential role in protecting business interests such as confidential information and commercial connections. These protections are most commonly found in employment contracts and certain types of commercial agreements. When assessing the enforceability of post-termination restrictions in an employment contract, the starting point is that such…

Revitalizing organizational health in the care delivery sector

Revitalizing organizational health in the care delivery sector

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:12 mins read

Research conducted over two decades has continually affirmed that organizational health (how you run the place) is a valuable, competitive differentiator across industries. Organizational health has been linked to value creation, profitability, resilience, and safety metrics (see sidebar “How to assess organizational health”). Organizations in the care delivery sector are…

The bumpy road to zero-emission trucks

The bumpy road to zero-emission trucks

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:27 mins read

As major trucking companies decarbonize their fleets, they are currently prioritizing lower-carbon fuels such as natural gas and biofuels over zero-emission trucks. Adopting these fuels marks a positive step toward sustainable commercial mobility but represents only an intermediate step toward zero-emission mobility in the commercial sector. Meanwhile, true zero-emission mobility…

How to determine the optimal ‘spans of control’ for your organisation

How to determine the optimal ‘spans of control’ for your organisation

  • Post category:Q5 Partners
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Determining the optimal ‘spans of control’ is crucial for maximising organisational effectiveness. This article explores how the ideal number of direct reports for managers varies based on factors like company culture, work complexity, and desired outcomes. It also offers best practices, potential pitfalls to avoid, and insights into customised span…

The Four Guardrails That Enable Agility

The Four Guardrails That Enable Agility

Magazine Fall 2024 Issue Research Feature Large organizations can move as fast as startups if leaders empower employees to act autonomously via well-defined constraints. Nick van der Meulen September 10, 2024 Reading Time: 17 min  Anuj Shrestha What does it take for a large, established business to be as responsive…

Power your school year with AI solutions for educators, leaders and IT teams

Power your school year with AI solutions for educators, leaders and IT teams

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:10 mins read

With a variety of AI solutions for educators, leaders, and IT staff, we can help you create efficiencies that give you more time to focus on what matters most: students. Are you looking for new ways to reenergize this school year? Microsoft can help you to save time, personalize learning,…

E-Evidence Package – A New Regime for Cross-Border Law Enforcement Requests

E-Evidence Package – A New Regime for Cross-Border Law Enforcement Requests

  • Post category:Arthur Cox LLP
  • Reading time:7 mins read

In 2020, we published a briefing considering the existing law enforcement requests regime. Since then, the final text of the anticipated e-Evidence Package, comprising Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 (“the e-Evidence Regulation”) and Directive (EU) 2023/1544 (“the e-Evidence Directive”) has been agreed. This briefing outlines key elements of the new regime, which…

Flowers compete for pollinators with adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal design

The study, by researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Sainsbury Laboratory, also found that bees prefer larger bullseyes over small ones, and fly 25% faster between artificial flower discs with larger bullseyes – potentially boosting efficiency for both bees and blossoms.Using the hibiscus plant as a model, the researchers selected…

Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators

Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators

The study, by researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Sainsbury Laboratory also found that bees prefer larger bullseyes over smaller ones and fly 25% faster between artificial flower discs with larger bullseyes – potentially boosting efficiency for both bees and blossoms. Patterns on the flowers of plants guide insects, like bees,…

Technology alone is never enough for true productivity

Technology alone is never enough for true productivity

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:26 mins read

As generative AI (gen AI) grips the attention of business, corporate leadership can support their companies’ growth most by prioritizing the needs of their workers while simultaneously standardizing the use of cutting-edge tech. In this episode of the At the Edge podcast, economist and Stanford professor Erik Brynjolfsson speaks with…

Cancer researchers and astronomers join forces in fight against disease

Cancer researchers and astronomers join forces in fight against disease

The technology from Cancer Grand Challenges team IMAXT uses advanced spatial biology techniques to analyse tumours, some of which are based on technology originally developed to map the Milky Way and discover new planets. Now, other scientists will be able to access these technologies to create detailed tumour maps that…

Scientists and astronomers join forces in fight against cancer

Scientists and astronomers join forces in fight against cancer

The technology from Cancer Grand Challenges team IMAXT uses advanced spatial biology techniques to analyse tumours, some of which are based on technology originally developed to map the Milky Way and discover new planets. Now, other scientists will be able to access these technologies to create detailed tumour maps that…

Oxford launches Human-Centered AI Lab

Oxford launches Human-Centered AI Lab

  The University of Oxford has announced the establishment of the Human-Centered AI Lab (HAI Lab), a pioneering research initiative supported by the Cosmos Institute. This ground-breaking lab will create a space for technologists and philosophers to collaborate on translating philosophical concepts into open-source software and AI systems, fostering a…

A Better Way to Unlock Innovation and Drive Change

A Better Way to Unlock Innovation and Drive Change

Anuj Shrestha Leading organizational change according to the conventional management playbook is difficult and often frustrating, and such efforts rarely stay on track. Executives set out with the sound ambition to transform traditionally hierarchical and siloed organizations into more agile, collaborative, and innovative ones: They formulate a compelling vision, communicate…

Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers

Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Quick Hits The First Amendment generally applies to governmental actors, but private employers still must comply with the NLRA, which protects employees’ right to engage in concerted activity related to their working conditions. Several states, including California, Connecticut, Colorado, and New York, provide additional protections for speech, off-duty conduct, and…

HR Ninja-ing: 9 ways to impact culture with $0 budget

HR Ninja-ing: 9 ways to impact culture with $0 budget

  • Post category:Civility Partners
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Workplace culture is an uphill battle when the budget is tight or, worse, nonexistent. You’re expected to create a thriving, engaged workforce, but the reality is harsh: Gallup reports that only 32% of U.S. employees are engaged at work. Meanwhile, disengaged employees are costing companies a staggering $450 to $550…

How Ventas used machine learning and AI to create a net-zero plan

How Ventas used machine learning and AI to create a net-zero plan

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:10 mins read

Ventas, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company that occupies an essential role in the longevity economy. With roughly 1,400 properties in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the company’s portfolio serves a large and growing aging population. Among its assets are senior…

We and Atomic Bombs

We and Atomic Bombs

The presence of colossal stockpiles of nuclear weapons in two or three great military powers reduces the likelihood of a general war in its traditional sense. However, the state of “a world that will not be at peace” promised by George Orwell also looks like it is balancing on the…

100 Years of IFA and Samsung’s AI

100 Years of IFA and Samsung’s AI

Internationale Funkausstellung Berline (IFA) — Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show held annually in Berlin, Germany — is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Launched in 1924 as a radio exhibition, IFA has transformed over a century into a stunning display of cutting-edge technology that shares a special bond with…

A data leader’s operating guide to scaling gen AI

A data leader’s operating guide to scaling gen AI

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:17 mins read

After almost two years of infatuation with generative AI (gen AI), companies are moving past the honeymoon phase to embrace the work that matters most: creating value from this tantalizing technology. Expectations are high. A recent McKinsey Global Survey found that 65 percent of companies across sizes, geographies, and industries now…

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Franchisee vs. Employee Classification

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Franchisee vs. Employee Classification

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Quick Hits In answering a question certified from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that under Massachusetts law, certain business-to-business relationships in which franchisees have chosen to operate their independent businesses using a business format franchise, the franchisees are not employees…

Five fundamental truths: How B2B winners keep growing

Five fundamental truths: How B2B winners keep growing

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:19 mins read

Amid today’s economic uncertainty, the B2B landscape is undergoing significant transformation. Fueled by rapid integration of digital technologies, sellers continue to invest, innovate, and experiment with how they present their offerings. Their B2B customers are shifting toward consumer-like purchasing behavior. They’re also demanding a much more sophisticated buying experience and…

Margaret McGovern: Building an Integrated Health System

Margaret McGovern: Building an Integrated Health System

Harlan Krumholz: Howie, we’re back. Welcome to Health & Veritas. I’m Harlan Krumholz. Howard Forman: And I’m Howie Forman. We’re physicians and professors at Yale University, and we’re trying to get closer to the truth about health and healthcare. Our guest today is Dr. Margaret, or Peg, McGovern, but first…

Build the Right C-Suite Team for Your Strategy

Build the Right C-Suite Team for Your Strategy

Anuj Shrestha The Research Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo conducted a 10-year research program that examined how new CEOs and executives succeed, including how they build strong leadership teams. They studied the appointment of over 100 CEOs and executives in Europe and the United States through interviews with these leaders,…

The Science of Successful Start-Ups

The Science of Successful Start-Ups

  • Post category:INSEAD Knowledge
  • Reading time:7 mins read

In the competitive world of business, entrepreneurs have long sought novel formulas such as the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Start-Up Method in their quest for success. The most potent tool, however, might be one that's centuries old: the scientific approach.From a series of experiments involving 759 start-ups across…

Personal carbon footprint of the rich is vastly underestimated by rich and poor alike, study finds

Personal carbon footprint of the rich is vastly underestimated by rich and poor alike, study finds

An international group of researchers, led by the Copenhagen Business School, the University of Basel and the University of Cambridge, surveyed 4,000 people from Denmark, India, Nigeria and the United States about inequality in personal carbon footprints – the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person’s activities –…

A new dawn for the technology officer

A new dawn for the technology officer

  • Post category:McKinsey & Company
  • Reading time:23 mins read

A new era of technological change is ushering the technology officer to the center stage, and expectations are high. Companies want their chief information officers (CIOs), chief technology officers (CTOs), and chief digital and information officers (CDIOs) to deliver on the often-elusive goal of turning the promise of tech into…

New study aims to catch cancer earlier than ever before

New study aims to catch cancer earlier than ever before

Currently cancer is usually diagnosed when tumours are already developed requiring, often significant, treatment to remove them and prevent further growth. However, a research team at the University of Cambridge will receive over £1.5m from Cancer Research UK over the next six years to investigate how the immune system evolves, targets and…

Indonesia – Russia: From the Past to the Future, History and Prospects

Indonesia – Russia: From the Past to the Future, History and Prospects

Russian-Indonesian seminar of the Valdai Discussion Club, the National Archives of Indonesia and the Federal Archival Agency of the Russian Federation  On September 24, the Valdai Discussion Club, together with the National Archives of Indonesia and the Federal Archival Agency of the Russian Federation, will hold a Russian-Indonesian seminar titled…

Five steps to take before the new tax year

Five steps to take before the new tax year

  • Post category:The Fry Group - UK
  • Reading time:5 mins read

The current tax year ends on 5 April 2024 with the 2024/25 tax year kicking off a day later. With the end of the tax year approaching, it’s a good idea to begin to plan what you need to do to ensure your taxes are in good shape. Peter Webb,…