Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 694

When Teamwork Is Good for Employees — and When It Isn’t

It doesn’t always make the dream work.

How Microsoft Builds a Sense of Community Among 144,000 Employees

It’s partly about technology and partly about transparency.

How to Make Your Sales Forecasts More Accurate

Make sure marketing and sales agree on what counts as a lead.

How African-Americans Advance at Work — And What Organizations Can Do to Help

Laura Morgan Roberts, professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, says that organizations are still falling short on promoting racial diversity, particularly in their most senior ranks. While many large companies have “inclusion” initiatives, most leaders still shy away from frank discussions about how the experiences of their black employees and executives — including their feelings of authenticity and potential for advancement — differ from those of their white peers. She points to several ways we can change these dynamics. With David Thomas and Anthony Mayo, Morgan Roberts is co-author of the book “Race, Work, and Leadership: New Perspectives on the Black Experience.”

Hire Leaders for What They Can Do, Not What They Have Done

Three questions to ask about each candidate.

4 Tips for Managing Organizational Change

Start with a trusted group of early adopters.

Every Computer Science Degree Should Require a Course in Cybersecurity

Just one of the top 24 U.S. undergraduate programs does.

Why Filler Words Like “Um” and “Ah” Are Actually Useful

They can serve three purposes.

3 Ways to Help People Understand What Your Data Means

Connect the numbers to things your audience is familiar with.

Survey: What Employees Want Most from Their Workspaces

Air quality, comfortable light, and water quality.