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Strategy isn't just for the C-suite by Contributor
A significant portion of my strategy development work is with internal functions, a click or two below corporate and business unit strategy: marketing, human resources, purchasing, and even internal strategy groups
Why innovation remains elusive by Contributor
If I think about why innovation is so elusive -- the things that prevent a company from building deep innovation capability, it would come down to a half-dozen critical things that are interrelated

How to build a virtual workforce by Contributor
From cost cutting to freeing up brokers to meet clients, ditching the office has a lot to offer if you can get it right, explains virtual working expert Ruth MacKay
Eight tips for more effective office communication by Contributor
Today's employees care a great deal about working for transparent organizations. Yet according to our 2017 Employee Engagement Report, only 25% of employees believe that management is transparent.
What kills innovation at work? by
Any company that wishes to grow should care a great deal about innovation

Leadership qualities managers need in an ever-changing era by Contributor
In today's fast-paced business world, companies — and start-ups in particular — need to continuously adapt in order to remain competitive
Think zoning out is a waste of time? It might actually make you productive by Contributor
According to a Harvard study, we spend nearly half of our time — 47% to be exact — thinking about something other than what we're doing at any particular moment
5 ways to motivate your employees by Contributor
Nine in 10 Canadian workers believe goal-setting is important, but few discuss goals with their managers