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If your team is under stress, they may wish to unload their burdens to each other or you. Here are a few tips to make that easier: Seeking to understand, rather than feeling other’s problems can be a good way to have empathy and compassion for your team. It’s also important to set boundaries so that blowing off steam doesn’t turn into a stressor for you or the rest of the team. Finally, ensure that your needs are being met and receive support from your peers if needed. Happy Friday! https://lnkd.in/gaFkpxZA   #stress #workload #team #management

While Gen AI may seem intimidating, its variety of features can actually make your job easier. According to the study done by HBR, gen AI made simple tasks such as writing emails, preparing presentations, or reports a lot easier, and employees could spend 29% less time on these types of tasks. This led to a 17% increase in fulfilment at work and a 12% increase in effectiveness than those who didn’t use gen AI for similar tasks.   https://lnkd.in/ea-STj4s #genai #AI #taskmanagement #productivity

Making big decisions can be difficult and scary. Here are a few steps to make that big step more manageable: •Fact-check the information that enables the decision to be made •Broaden the sources of data (i.e. don’t just look at success stories, but also examine failures or missteps) •Trusting data but not treating it as evidence due to the lack of universality  TL;DR: Fact check information, broaden your sources of information, and trust the data but don’t treat it as a universal success story. https://lnkd.in/eNFXepFm #decisionmaking #consulting #data #management

The transition to virtual meetings post-pandemic has impacted some teams' productivity and dynamic, especially when engagement levels are low. A couple of tips to improve meetings from HBR's recent study include treating meetings as an important part of the work culture, and team leadership that functions with intentional collaboration and communication. https://lnkd.in/eUbK9bJe

Starting the work week off right with a few tips to hold your team accountable with compassion. Thinking ahead with anticipation and creating a mental image of assigned tasks or deliverables. Owning up to commitments and staying accountable through prioritizing honesty and communication. Finally, rather than punitive accountability, aiming for growth. Growth mindsets will lead to a better overall result and compassion from leadership. https://lnkd.in/dKtrFpUf

When you work in a hybrid space, risks can multiply with any project. To be set up for success, consider the dynamics of the team and how people are best equipped to do their best work. Set clear goals and expectations early on in the project. And finally, maximize meeting times by setting intentions and encourage engagement. https://lnkd.in/gFbCRzMu #remotework #projectmanagement #consulting #collaboration

Tools for collaborating online have become the norm for most of us. But few leaders have taken the time to learn the best ways for their teams to use these ever-present tools. In this podcast, experts explain how to best match collaboration tools with work tasks and how to know when a technology isn’t working for your team. They also discuss how leaders should go about selecting the most effective digital collaboration tools for their organizations. #tech #collaboration #teamwork

If the purpose of change management is to prepare, equip and support people on a successful change journey, these are the changes you will likely be helping them adopt in the next five years. You need to be thinking about and planning ahead for these, so that you can position your people, your projects and your organizations to succeed as the discipline of change management continues to evolve. #change #changemanagement #prosci #adkar

The current business landscape demands a new approach to leadership development, recognizing that traditional skills are no longer sufficient in today's complex and rapidly changing environment. This shift extends beyond the C-suite, with employees at all levels expected to make strategic decisions that align with corporate goals. As a result, there is a growing emphasis on equipping employees with the necessary technical, relational, and communication skills to thrive in this dynamic setting. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #changemanagement #changemanager

By 2030, the project management landscape is set to undergo significant improvements with the integration of AI and machine learning technologies, enhancing project selection, prioritization, progress monitoring, reporting efficiency, and testing, transforming project managers' roles to focus more on coaching and stakeholder management. #projectmanager #projectmanagement #ai #changemanagement