WACD Reading List

As organizations grow, they progress through somewhat predictable patterns of culture change. This happens because culture is an expression of how a group of people works together to solve collective problems...

Are robots coming for your job? New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose says companies and governments are increasingly using automation and artificial intelligence to cut costs, transform workplaces and eliminate jobs — and more changes are coming.

However, the real issue is not successfully transforming your organization on a one-time basis — it’s writing the ability to adapt and transform into the company’s DNA. It’s developing a mechanism or reflex for dealing with whatever crisis comes along, be it financial, technological, environmental, or health related.

Cyberattacks always happen when you least expect them. And when they happen, they happen quickly. Responding appropriately is not just the responsibility of your cybersecurity team; everyone in the organization has a role to play.

"Many companies succeeded working remotely in 2020 largely because everyone was doing it -- there was no built-in preference for office workers or stigma against remote workers," said Andrew Hewitt, senior analyst at market research firm Forrester. "Hybrid is going to make managing this difference harder."

There is, however, evidence that some people experience “managerial blues,” or disenchantment with their managerial job, viewing it as less meaningful than their previous one. Such disenchantment can easily push people to exit the managerial ranks not long after joining them, creating potentially a huge loss for the employee’s career and the organization.

It’s frustrating when a member of your team has mentally checked out. In some cases, this person does only the bare minimum. In other cases, they fail to meet important deadlines, or they drop the ball on critical projects.

Learning is acquiring necessary information to do your job. Learning can be formal or informal, a big deal or simply getting a question answered. You can learn by taking a class, or just leaning over and watching a more experienced colleague do their job. The problem with learning is that it's difficult to quantify for a performance review or checklist.

"...managers must become aware of the workload shift that occurs when they invest in new IT products."

This cybersecurity startup cofounder lays out 5 ways to trust your teams and stop obsessively controlling every detail of your business.

Most people think of managing as a top-down process, but you also “manage” your boss, whether you realize it or not. How you do it can be critical to workplace success, personal growth and mental well-being...