Weekly Roundup: three HR Tendencies How Communication Can Make DE&I Simpler, Management Suggestions & Insights, Reworking Management With Neuroscience, 5 Enjoyable Concepts For Digital Conferences
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the best of the latest leadership and communication blog posts I've seen in the past few weeks. Given the current business situation today and how much has changed as a result COVID-19 I continue to advocate racial justice and continue to use the weekly round-up as a place to share some of the best resources I see to help leaders and communicators overcome these challenges with their teams.
This week's roundup of this week's leadership and communication blogs:
- The new workplace: How 2020 changed the HR department forever
From Tara Ataya to Human Resource Executive (@HRExecMag)
The Hootsuite Chief People and Diversity Officer highlights three trends that are critical to the HR function."We are experiencing a period of redefinition for executives across all lines of business and HR is no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change our understanding of "normal". and we are in the midst of a movement toward social justice that has not been seen in a generation… "
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- How communicators can facilitate DE&I breakthroughs in 2021
By Robby Brumberg (@robbybrumberg via @RaganComms), Ragan Communications
Executives and communications professionals show how to make real progress in DE&I and become a more inclusive storyteller."2021 will be a historic year full of significant steps towards a more just society. Since the death of George Floyd nearly nine months ago, the largest U.S. corporations have pledged $ 66 billion to tackle racial inequality. Another 22% have made external commitments to promote racial justice. It seems certain that we have reached a turning point, but the people have shown themselves to be incredibly adept at maintaining power and the status quo – at any cost – while thwarting minorities … "
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- February 2021 Carnival for leadership development
By Lead Change Group (@leadchangegroup)
Get insights and tips from 25+ global leadership experts in one place.“Welcome to the carnival for leadership development in February 2021! We love to share posts from leadership professionals around the world on communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building and more. "
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- How Neuroscience Can Change Your Leadership
By Michael Platt and Peter Fader (@ MichaelLouisPl1 and @faderp via @whartonknows), Knowledge @ Wharton
A conversation about how neuroscience can transform your leadership with Wharton School professors."The first part of the Wharton School Press “Meet the Authors” interview series features Michael Platt, Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and Professor with appointments at the Perelman School of Medicine, the School of Arts & Sciences and the Wharton School. Platt talks to Wharton Marketing Professor Peter Fader about his new book, The Leader's Brain: Improve Your Leadership, Build Stronger Teams, Make Better Decisions, and Inspire Neuroscience To Be More Innovative… "
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- See Problems As Super Villains – And 4 Other Fun Ways To Start Your Remote Teams
By Kenny White via Fast Company (@FastCompany)
Funworks Chief Creativity Architect Kenny White uses the science of fun to start distant teams. Here are 5 fun ideas for your next virtual team meeting."We have reached the one-year limit since having to work from home (WFH). With the adrenaline dropping and much of the world still under lockdown, 2021 will be the year we step into speed control. As business leaders, we have a responsibility to prevent employees from despair, bumping into walls, and getting into isolation… ”
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What were some of the best resources you read this week?
– –David Grossman
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