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Business decision-making: 4 common mistakes and how to overcome them

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Examples include: Widescale layoffs Major hiring decisions in recovery mode Change in processes, strategic direction or even business model Realignment of job responsibilities Handling a major industry shift or disruption Introduction of a new competitor Dealing with natural disasters or pandemics. Decisions must be made deliberately.

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5 smart strategies for balancing collaboration and decision-making

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Before you can bring the right mix of collaboration and decision-making to your workplace, analyze how much and what types of collaboration are appropriate. In the case of group projects, it helps to define roles, responsibilities and the decision-making hierarchy up front. Tailor collaboration to your corporate culture.

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HR as the key to unlocking business success

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Fully integrated into each aspect of business operations and decision making, rather than being viewed as its own separate department. Are you giving new hires a fully comprehensive introduction into the organization, going beyond standard job-specific training to also cover mission, vision, values and culture? All-encompassing.

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The Rise of Occupancy Metrics in Corporate Decision-Making

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In this blog, we’ll discuss how occupancy metrics are changing how business owners and CEOs make decisions, why data-driven information is king, how occupancy metrics can be used in decision-making, and what the future holds for space planning in the corporate setting. This will not happen overnight.

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Digital age workplace: Why soft skills matter more than ever

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While employers can turn to training programs to teach employees new hard skills (like how to use a generative AI tool), soft skills are more inherent to an employee’s personality, which means they can be difficult to learn (but not impossible). Decision-making – Having the gumption to make effective decisions based on data.

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Front-line managers: Your business strategy superheroes

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Problem-solving and decision-making skills: They should be skilled at identifying and resolving issues quickly and efficiently as well as making informed decisions to keep operations running smoothly. HR processes help ensure compliance with employment laws as well as assistance with personnel matters.

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Multiple layers of management: pros and cons of organizational structures

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Centralized authority and top-down decision-making Uniform standards and typical well-defined roles and responsibilities, along with a clear chain of command In general, there is more direct managerial oversight, with greater numbers of managers overseeing fewer employees and in more targeted areas of focus Common with larger companies.