Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
The Danger of Bias in the Procurement Process (Video & Podcast)
Any procurement process that is not protected from bias risks a bid protest. To protect the procurement process, officials need to learn about and address common cognitive biases in procurement decision-making. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes the danger of bias in the procurement process.
Read MoreBusiness Leaders Need to Promote the New Booster Shots
As the efficacy of older vaccines gradually fades, leaders should promote the newly-updated booster shots. This will aid companies in reducing sick days, minimizing PR fiascos, and facilitating stakeholder capitalism.
Read MoreHow to Establish a Bias-Free Procurement Process
Any procurement process not protected from bias risks a bid protest. To protect the procurement process, officials need to learn about and address cognitive biases in procurement decision-making.
Read MoreJPMorgan CEO Got Remote Workforce Diversity Exactly Wrong
Jamie Dimon is wrong: remote work helps workforce diversity, while a forced return to office hurts it. Adopting best practices for workforce diversity in remote work will help firms exceed diversity targets and financial performance, as it helped Meta.
Read MoreWill a Recession Increase Remote Work?
If there is a recession, having most employees working remotely will benefit the bottom line at many companies. Leaders who don’t grasp this reality will fade into irrelevance as economic conditions worsen
Read MoreElon Musk’s Forced Return to Office Policy Will Harm Tesla (Video & Podcast)
Musk’s authoritarian stance on hybrid and remote work undermines Tesla’s future as employees want autonomy and flexibility. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how Elon Musk’s forced return to office policy will harm Tesla.
Read MoreAre You Missing Vital Information Due to the MUM Effect?
Company cultures and top leaders often unconsciously penalize subordinates who bring them bad news. This dangerous judgment error is called the MUM effect and it creates an atmosphere of secrecy that leads successful companies to stagnate and deteriorate.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Leadership Development Failures
Organizations often fail to train newly-promoted leaders well, because experienced leaders forget about the many new skills needed for recently-promoted leaders to succeed. This problem stems from a mental blindspot known as the curse of knowledge.
Read MoreYour Dangerous Mistakes? Cognitive Bias in Decision Making at Work (Videocast and Podcast of the “Wise Decision Maker Show”)
Want to avoid the dangerous judgment errors that scholars in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics call cognitive biases in your work? This videocast and podcast will help you defeat all types of cognitive bias!
Read More10 Tips to Protect Your Romantic Relationships From Disaster
Relationships require work and maintenance, much like any other important facet of our lives. Open, respectful, and supportive attitudes towards one another from the very start will go a long way in helping you build a lasting relationship.
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