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Going Beyond Data in Decision Making
Data analysis is an important element in making informed decisions, but it’s not the only one.Your own experience and your team’s expertise can complement your data with a layer of human insight.
How to Lead Staffers Who Are Caregivers
Remote work brings unique stresses to parents. One association staffer suggests a few ways the whole organization can help.
Why “Alignment” Among Staff Is Overrated
Getting everybody on the same page has its virtues. But acknowledging a diversity of attitudes, especially during a pandemic, can be more valuable and productive.
New DEI Task Force Aims for Cultural Shift in Electrical Trades
The National Electrical Contractors Association formed a DEI task force to promote a more inclusive environment, fill a growing skills gap, and expand the industry’s potential by attracting a more diverse workforce.
Why You Shouldn't Skip the Performance Review
An annual review in 2021 is a good way to surface lessons learned from 2020. But it's also an opportunity to better support the work and goals of a challenged staff.
How Managers Can Make One-on-One Check-Ins More Effective
At this point in pandemic-induced remote work, employees might view their virtual check-ins with managers as a waste of time. But by establishing a regular routine and a plan for each meeting, managers can help make them useful again.
Five Things to Love About the Year We Love to Hate
A chorus of jeers is rising for 2020 in its waning days, and for good reason. But before we bid the year a hearty good riddance, consider whether it left us a few unexpected gifts.
A Last Look at Leadership in 2020
Nobody wanted or expected a year like this one. But as 2020 ends, it's a good time to look at a few lessons worth hanging on to.
Books: Embrace Upstream Thinking
In Dan Heath's latest book, he urges leaders to set aside traditional efforts toward resolution in favor of “upstream thinking,” fixing problems rather than symptoms. Plus: saving face and the art of reflection.
How One Association Made a Speedy Impact During COVID-19
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors helped get PPE to hospitals as the pandemic intensified. Its next step is making the healthcare industry more sustainable.
